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SOUTH PORTLAND - Annette K. Kilroy, 89, of Red Oak Drive, died Friday, March 16, 2012, at South Portland Nursing Home. She was born in Somersworth, New Hampshire, on March 16, 1923, a daughter of William E. Sr. and Hazel (Kinsman) Kennedy. She graduated from Somersworth High School, class of 1941. Annette was raised in a loving home by her maternal grandparents following her mother's death. As a child she worked at her grandfather's store, Kinsman Market, in Somersworth, and helped to support her large extended family. She married William C. Kilroy, in Dover, Hew Hampshire, on June 21, 1947. She worked as a telephone operator and supervisor in Dover, NH, and later in Brunswick, Maine. She lived in Rumford for ten years due to William's employment and then the family moved to Portland. Annette possessed a genuine interest and concern for people. She would inquire into others' lives and well-being and sincerely listen to the response. She remained young at heart and enjoyed all types of music, especially Elvis and the Irish Tenors. She was active in parish life at Holy Cross Church and volunteered at Holy Cross School teaching first grade catechism and listening to first grade readers. She was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella in Rumford, Women of Rotary in Portland, and South Portland High School Band Boosters. She is predeceased by a brother, William E. Kennedy Jr.; and a sister, Marilyn Brackett. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Ann Kilroy of South Portland; a granddaughter, Christina L. S. Kilroy, of South Portland; a grandson, Sean J. Salisbury of Buxton; a brother, Frank M. Kennedy and his wife Doris of Rochester, New Hampshire; and two sisters, Alice Dreinczyk of Bow, New Hampshire, and Jacquelyn Michel and her husband Leo Sr. of Rochester, New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held 4:00 -7:00 pm, Monday, March 19, 2012, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024, Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited 10:15 am, Tuesday, at the Chapel, followed by an 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, Corner of Cottage Road and Broadway, South Portland. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery at a date to be announced.

Mary Agnes Olive (Pelletier) Kilroy was born on March 23, 1923. She was married to Richard Francis Kilroy on April 29, 1948, and they were together until Richard's death on May 5, 2005. Mary Agnes Kilroy has a child Deborah Jane Kilroy. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Agnes Olive (Pelletier).

Robert Joseph Kilroy, 83 FALMOUTH -- Robert Joseph Kilroy, 83, of Falmouth, died May 25, 2009, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born on April 1, 1926, in Portland, the son of Francis Thomas and Jane Callan Kilroy, and attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and Cheverus High School. Robert served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Antietam CV-36 in flight operations in the Pacific Theater. After World War II, Robert served as Captain of the Old Orchard Beach lifeguard patrol along with brothers Richard and William. He later graduated from Bridgton Academy and Boston University, where he played Varsity Baseball. He later earned his master's degree from Michigan State University. In 1952, Robert married the former Constance Ann Greaney, of Portland. She predeceased him in 2007. After a brief teaching career in Maine, Robert taught in the Mt. Pleasant School District in Wilmington, Del., for over 30 years. He was a long-time member of the Delaware State Education Association and National Education Association and developed the first curriculum for driver and safety education for the State of Delaware. In 1988, he and wife Connie retired back to Portland, where he enjoyed deer hunting and recreational flying. He was a licensed pilot for many years and owned his own airplane. Robert was a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Msgr. Houlihan Council and the Fr. Sebastian Rasle Council Assembly, and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Portland. He also belonged to the V.F.W. Deering Post #6859, the American Legion Harold T. Andrews Post, and the Disabled American Veterans. Robert was Past President of the Brandywine Optimist Club International of Wilmington, Del., a Past President of the Delaware Driver & Safety Association, a Past President of the China--Burma--India (CBI) World War II Veterans' Association of New England, and a member of the Woodfords Club. Besides his wife, Robert was predeceased by two brothers, Richard F. Kilroy and William C. Kilroy. He is survived by his children, daughter Tara A. Kilroy of Wilmington, Del., sons, Kevin J. Kilroy and his wife Ellen of Brookfield, Conn., and Brian J. Kilroy and his wife Barbara of Falmouth; and eight grandchildren, Sara, Sean, Katie, Callan, Cara and Conor Kilroy, and Dominic and Nicholas Schiano. Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, at the chapel, followed by a 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Martyrs Church, 288 Foreside Rd., Falmouth. Interment with military rites will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ctcrawford.com. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to 'Safe Passage' at www.safepassage.org. Robert Joseph Kilroy Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on May 26, 2009.

William Carroll Kilroy of South Portland, Cumberland County, ME was born on December 25, 1923 in Portland to Francis Thomas Kilroy and Jane Agnes (Callan) Kilroy. He had siblings Richard Francis Kilroy and Robert Joseph Kilroy. He married Annette Hope (Kennedy) Kilroy on June 21, 1947, and they were married until William's death on October 29, 1995. William Kilroy had a child Carol Ann Kilroy.

Jane Agnes (Callan) Kilroy of Portland, Cumberland County, ME was born on November 12, 1898 in Portland to Joseph Francis Callan and Mary Agnes "Mollie" (Doyle) Callan. She had siblings Frances Irene (Callan) and May Elizabeth Callan. She married Francis Thomas Kilroy on May 18, 1922 in Portland, Cumberland County, and they were married until Jane's death in January 1975. She had children Richard Francis Kilroy, William Carroll Kilroy, and Robert Joseph Kilroy. Jane Kilroy was buried at Calvary Cemetery 1461 Broadway, in South Portland.