We received the sad news on Friday that Ged Kelly the business development manager for Haulotte UK, had died.
He passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 27th, having lost his battle with cancer, he was only 55. He leaves a wife Jeanette and daughters Sophia and Lucia.
Ged Kelly
Ged Kelly was born on the Wirral and kicked off his career as a salesman for a car dealership in the early 1990s. In 1993 he threw caution to the wind and headed off on an adventure to the USA, landing a job that April with a business called ‘At Your service Vehicles Sales’ in California, where given the stories he used to tell he had a great time!
At the end of 1994 he returned home and got a job back with Ford cars, before joining the Bank of Scotland vehicle asset department in 1997, working his way up to national auction manager where he remained until 2009. Somehow - possibly due to his finance connections - he discovered the powered access industry and joined UK Platforms - then owned by Haulotte - as an area sales manager, laying the foundations to what would later become a very successful career with the Haulotte group.
He moved across to Haulotte UK in June 2012, initially as a sales manager for the Northern region, before becoming key account/national account manager in 2018, a position he relished, worked hard at and ultimately played a large part in the successes that Haulotte UK has achieved in recent years.
Admiring a classic Porsche
A message from his colleagues said: “Ged was not only a fantastic account manager, he was kind and generous with his time and knowledge and always happy to help out and support colleagues, he was at his happiest when he was in front of customers, especially at customer events, not only because he was passionate about the products he was selling but because he genuinely loved making friends and having a good time.”
“Ged was a very special human being, he was the heart of our Haulotte family here in the UK, loved by everyone, and we are devastated that this cruel disease has taken him from us. We miss him terribly and will always miss him.”
When we receive details of the funeral or memorial service we will post them here.
vertikal editor
The following are some of the comments received by use during the first few hours of publishing the news about Ged Kelly - a true ooutpouring from all areas of the UK access industry from competors, customers and colleagues alike - all with much the same theme. They speak for themselves:
- Really really sad news. Ged was a great guy, full of life and fun. He shall definitely be missed by a lot of people in the industry and myself and the whole IPL team send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. He will always remain in our memories for sure - Vicki Allen
- Such terrible news, always enjoyed my times meeting up with Ged. One of the good guys and I will miss his smile and genuine good nature. - Craig Rooke
- kindest thing I can say is Ged was a “real decent industry bloke”…. An “expert” of the Haulotte kit and it was so easy to be in his company. His passion never failed to shine. Sending thoughts to his wife & daughters at this awful time for them as a family. - Steve Skeates
- Such sad news. RIP Ged Sending love to all his family & friends - Laura Carpenter
- Really sad news about Ged. He was a lovely genuine and honest man who would always cheer you with his smile and humour. Love to his family and the Haulotte team - Chris Wrenn
- You are finally at peace Ged after fighting so bravely all this time. You will be greatly missed by all the team at WP and the whole access industry. Absolute pleasure knowing you! Thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends. RIP mate x - Dean Brooks
- He was a lovely guy. Praying for his family - Martin Cheese
- Thoughts and sincerest condolences to Ged’s family and colleagues. What a great man he was to do business with and a fantastic person to have known. Tragic to have been taken so young. A very sad day. - Ben Hirst
- Very sorry to read this sad news. Sending thoughts & prayers to the Kelly family. RIP Ged. - Julie Houston Smyth
- Such sad news. He was a gent. Always think of a great night with the Link with him Keith John One of the many. Condolences to his family and friends. Far too young. Loved his laugh and positive nature. RIP - Graham O'Keeffe
- Very sad news, always a pleasure to deal with and a good laugh to be around and talk to. Condolences to his family. - Dan Gowland
- Such sad news. had a lot of time for Ged, always so helpful and kind, thoughts are with his family - Jade Allen
- Great loss to our industry, condolences to all the family -Glyn Goodwin
- Extremely sad news and thoughts are with his family !! Lovely chap !! - Linda Betts
- Very sad news - RIP Gary Clements
- Wow! That’s really sad news. Condolences to the family from all of the industry. We are all competitors but at the same time friends.- Rik Kiddle
- So very saddened to hear this news. A lovely guy. My condolences to Ged’s family and loved ones, to Natalie and all that worked alongside him at Haulotte - Carl Johnson
- It's so wonderful to read all the beautiful tributes to Ged and to know that he was loved. Ged was a wonderful person, a gentleman, a great colleague and true friend. He fought so hard throughout his illness and all of us at Haulotte are totally devastated by his passing.
It truly was an honour to work with him and I speak for everyone here at HUK when I say that we will miss him every day and will never forget him. Rest in Peace Ged, we love you xx. - Natalie Reynolds
- I had the pleasure of working with Ged while at UK Platforms, great family man. Very very sad. - David Simmonite
mwarren
We are deeply saddened to learn of Ged's passing. He was one of the kindest, most genuine people we've had the privilege to know—always offering a smile, a kind word and a helping hand. His warmth and generosity were unmatched and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. May he rest in peace. Michelle & Graeme
TillyJo
Very sad news, such a lovely human with a great soul, one of a kind, he will be truly missed. x
J.T.
Sad new of the loss of a true gent.
RIP Ged,
Will_04
You were a great person, always cheerful and helpful and a true friend.
It is really sad to hear this news. Rest in peace Ged
My condolences to the family.
vertikal editor
The following are some of the comments received by use during the first few hours of publishing the news about Ged Kelly - a true ooutpouring from all areas of the UK access industry from competors, customers and colleagues alike - all with much the same theme. They speak for themselves:
- Really really sad news. Ged was a great guy, full of life and fun. He shall definitely be missed by a lot of people in the industry and myself and the whole IPL team send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. He will always remain in our memories for sure - Vicki Allen
- Such terrible news, always enjoyed my times meeting up with Ged. One of the good guys and I will miss his smile and genuine good nature. - Craig Rooke
- kindest thing I can say is Ged was a “real decent industry bloke”…. An “expert” of the Haulotte kit and it was so easy to be in his company. His passion never failed to shine. Sending thoughts to his wife & daughters at this awful time for them as a family. - Steve Skeates
- Such sad news. RIP Ged Sending love to all his family & friends - Laura Carpenter
- Really sad news about Ged. He was a lovely genuine and honest man who would always cheer you with his smile and humour. Love to his family and the Haulotte team - Chris Wrenn
- You are finally at peace Ged after fighting so bravely all this time. You will be greatly missed by all the team at WP and the whole access industry. Absolute pleasure knowing you! Thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends. RIP mate x - Dean Brooks
- He was a lovely guy. Praying for his family - Martin Cheese
- Thoughts and sincerest condolences to Ged’s family and colleagues. What a great man he was to do business with and a fantastic person to have known. Tragic to have been taken so young. A very sad day. - Ben Hirst
- Very sorry to read this sad news. Sending thoughts & prayers to the Kelly family. RIP Ged. - Julie Houston Smyth
- Such sad news. He was a gent. Always think of a great night with the Link with him Keith John One of the many. Condolences to his family and friends. Far too young. Loved his laugh and positive nature. RIP - Graham O'Keeffe
- Very sad news, always a pleasure to deal with and a good laugh to be around and talk to. Condolences to his family. - Dan Gowland
- Such sad news. had a lot of time for Ged, always so helpful and kind, thoughts are with his family - Jade Allen
- Great loss to our industry, condolences to all the family -Glyn Goodwin
- Extremely sad news and thoughts are with his family !! Lovely chap !! - Linda Betts
- Very sad news - RIP Gary Clements
- Wow! That’s really sad news. Condolences to the family from all of the industry. We are all competitors but at the same time friends.- Rik Kiddle
- So very saddened to hear this news. A lovely guy. My condolences to Ged’s family and loved ones, to Natalie and all that worked alongside him at Haulotte - Carl Johnson
- It's so wonderful to read all the beautiful tributes to Ged and to know that he was loved. Ged was a wonderful person, a gentleman, a great colleague and true friend. He fought so hard throughout his illness and all of us at Haulotte are totally devastated by his passing.
It truly was an honour to work with him and I speak for everyone here at HUK when I say that we will miss him every day and will never forget him. Rest in Peace Ged, we love you xx. - Natalie Reynolds
- I had the pleasure of working with Ged while at UK Platforms, great family man. Very very sad. - David Simmonite
- Top man who will be so missed - Rob Harrison
- Rest in peace my mate - Chris Moston
- RIP Ged a true gent - Liam O Mahony
Gerard Jennings
I was dreading the news, a very decent, good man, gone far too soon. RIP Ged
mwarren
We are deeply saddened to learn of Ged's passing. He was one of the kindest, most genuine people we've had the privilege to know—always offering a smile, a kind word and a helping hand. His warmth and generosity were unmatched and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. May he rest in peace. Michelle & Graeme
AccessChap
Very sad news to hear of Ged's passing. A great bloke that was always great to be around.
My condolences to Ged's family and all those that worked alongside him at Haulotte.