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 1917 - 1990 (~ 73 years)
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| Name |
Reginald Edward KELLY |
| Born |
June Qtr. 1917 |
Edmonton District, Middlesex, England (vol. 3a, p. 856)  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Died |
5 Sep 1990 |
Lambeth District, Greater London, England |
| Person ID |
I3104 |
Young Kent Ancestors |
| Last Modified |
27 Feb 2013 |
| Father |
Morgan John Philip KELLY, b. Jun Qtr. 1893, Edmonton District, Middlesex, England (vol. 3a, p. 352) |
| Mother |
Florence Dorothy EPPS, b. Mar Qtr. 1893, St. Saviour District, Southwark, Greater London, England (vol. 1d, p 84) , d. 1977 (Age ~ 84 years) |
| Married |
Jun Qtr. 1915 |
Edmonton District, Middlesex, England (vol. 3a, p. 1589) |
| Family ID |
F1246 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Peggy STONE |
| Married |
Dec Qtr 1942 |
Westminster District, Middlesex, England |
| Notes |
- Date assigned to enable living status on TNG program.
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| Children |
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| Last Modified |
20 Mar 2022 |
| Family ID |
F1257 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Notes |
- Death registration gives birthdate as 21 March 1917.
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| Sources |
- [S109] Obituary, British Medical Journal.
R E Kelly
MD, FRCP
Reggie, as he was affectionately known, was a skilled diagnostician, but his greatest asset in clinical medicine was his ability to communicate with patients, a skill he taught by example at the beside and in outpatients to many generations of students and junior staff. Neurology is a daunting subject to many students, but he had the gift of being able to put difficult concepts into simple language that everyone could understand. His warm personality also enabled him to support and encourage patients, often over many years, in their battle with disabling and progressive neurological illnesses. His massive physical presence inspired confidence and he was unfailingly good humoured with a great zest for life, a characteristic chuckle and laughter never being far away.
These qualities were brought to bear in his administrative duties. He was dean of the Institute of Neurology 1968-75, a time when the basic science departments were being expanded, and he was also chairman of the medical staff committees of both St. Thomas's and the National Hospitals. Research wasn't neglected; he wrote several important papers and encouraged and supported generations of registrars in a wide variety of research projects. He was particularly interested in multiple sclerosis and was a tireless and enthusiastic chairman of the medical research advisory committee of the Multiple Research Society from 1974 to 1989.
Reggie received tremendous support from his wife Peggy, who was a generous hostess, travelled extensively with him, and shared his love of sailing. Sue survives him with their four children. - PCG-S.
Reginald Edward Kelly, formerly consultant neurologist at St. Thomas's Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, died 5 September, aged 73. Born 21 March 1917; educated St. Mary's Hospital Medical School (MB, BS 1946). During war served in Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve as surgeon lieutenant; served in destroyers on the Murmansk and Malia convoys. Held appointments at the Salpetriere, Paris,and at Maida Vale Hospital.
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