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Kelly McQuaid Obituary

McQuaid, Kelly A. age 32, passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, loving daughter of Sharon (nee Smid) McQuaid and Dennis J. McQuaid, sister of Sean McQuaid, cherished granddaughter of Lorraine (Leonard) Kosacz and the late Patrick and Mildred McQuaid, loving companion to her dog, Lucy, devoted friend to all that knew her, dearest aunt Ki-Ki to Jessica, Sabrina, Matthew and "Bella". Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral 9:45 a.m., Saturday, from The Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank, to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 10:30 a.m., Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 708-857-7878 773-582-4400 www.sheehyfh.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 24, 2003.

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February 12, 2003

May God's peace be with you. Kelly is now in a better place and no longer suffering.

Peggy & Ron Jakubiec

February 8, 2003

So sorry to learn of your loss. Your daughter is now at peace in the presence of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Craig Miller

February 1, 2003

Dear Dennis Sharon and Sean-



I just found out of Kelly's passing today from my sister Tracy Sollami (Miller). I truly can not express how very sorry I am. For someone to pass away is always a great loss to all, but for someone to pass at a young age is not understandable.



For not having been in touch myself for years, I remember the great times as kids growing up togather, for those are the ones I'll carry throughout my life of Kelly. I will be thinking of all of you during this time and wishing you peace, Kelly and the family will always hold a special place in my heart. May God Bless all of you.



With Love

Craig Miller

Tracy (Miller) Sollami

January 31, 2003

Dear Sharon, Dennis and Sean -



I've thought so many times of Kelly, my very first best friend. Remember those fantastic double decker wagons? I am happy that we were able to reconnect and write to each other this past year. I found Kelly to be the same crazy, warm and vibrant person that I remembered.



I heard of Kelly's passing today, and

I truly cannot begin to express how saddened I am and sorry for your loss. I will certainly be thinking of your family and wishing you peace and understanding. Kelly will hold a special place in my heart, spirit and memory forever.



With love,

Tracy (Miller) Sollami

Ruth Manning

January 27, 2003

Dear Sharon and Family, Deepest sympathy on the loss of Kelly. Our prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Ruth Manning (Daley College) and Dan Manning (Book Store.

Pat Bylina-Vojtesak

January 27, 2003

Dear Dennis and Sharon,

I don't know if you remember me, I'm Phil Bylina's wife Pat. My daughter just read the notice in the paper and called. I'm so very sorry for you're loss.Please accept my deepest sympathy. Kelly is in heaven now with no more pain or suffering. She will live on in you're you're mind and heart forever.

Pat Bylina-vojtesak

Nancy Donovan

January 26, 2003

Gone from our sight, but never our memories...May the memories of Kelly give you strength during this time of sorrow. With Sympathy... from a friend at TWA.

Paulette Spencer

January 26, 2003

Seeing Kelly walking through the halls at TWA, I always thought she was very quiet and shy. Then she came to assist me in the payroll office and I discovered the wonderful, warm, outgoing, friendly, sarcastic person she really was and my life became so much richer for having known her. I will miss her as I know everyone who ever knew her will.

Paulette Spencer

Kaleema Levy

January 25, 2003

I sat next to Kelly for years at TWA. She was always singing and laughing, full of life. She was also an incredible sketch artist! We'll miss you Kelly!!

Dawn Slowiak

January 24, 2003

Dear McQuaid Family,



Our deepest condoloences on the loss of Kelly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We met Kelly and Sean at Hurley and once you have met Kelly, you can never forget such a special person.

All our love,

Dawn, Rich and Gina Slowiak

Karyn Bell

January 24, 2003

Dear McQuaid Family,

You have my deepest sympathies on your loss of Kelly. I met Kelly in the early 90's at Traxx. She always made me laugh with her wonderful dry sense of humor. I was fortunate enough to get back in touch with Kelly towards the end of last year - and had the chance to go out to dinner with her and talk about the great times we had. I feel blessed to have known her and to call her a friend. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Brian and Lilly Helstern

January 24, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McQuaid Family. Kelly was such a nice and sweet person and now God will experience it for Himself.

Jeanne ONeil

January 24, 2003

Dear Mr. and Mrs. mcQuaid...I worked with Keyys at TWA...noone was sweeter ...smarter or a better employee...I know this has been very differcult for both of you but I want you to know she was loved at TWA.

Sincerely Jeanne ONeil

Arlene&George Milas

January 24, 2003

Dear Sharon,Dennis & Sean,

We are so very sorry to learn of Kelly's passing...she was such a sweet girl and we have so many warm memories of her and Sean playing in the pool with Georgie in Aunt Helen's backyard when they were small...she will be sorely missed &

be assured we will keep her and you and your family in our prayers. God

bless all of you. Our sincere condolences. Love, Arlene & George Milas,Sr.

Carolyn Billings

January 24, 2003

Dear Family Members,

I worked with Kelly at TWA in the early 90's and found her so full of life, an inspiration to all of us to live, love, laugh and keep on dancing! We are all better for having known her and are happy knowing that now she is at peace.

Claywon Young

January 24, 2003

MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

Cheryl McKendrick

January 24, 2003

Dear McQuaid Family:

My deepest condoloences are extended to all of you on the loss of Kelly. I went to High School with Kelly and we shared many classes together. She always made me laugh. She was a great person with a wonderful spirit and it was impossible not to like her. Although we had not seen each other in years, we always considered ourselves friends and she touched my life and I feel lucky to have known her at all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Love,

Cheryl McKendrick-Mauksch

David and Wendy Alcala

January 24, 2003

Our prayers are with you in your time of loss.

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