Obituary of Isabelle Bernadette Kelley

Isabelle was a gardener, painter, avid reader and baker. She passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the age of 80 years.

 

Loving wife of the late William Kelley. Dear mother of Mark, Michelle (Chris), Monique, and Stephen (Jessica). Remembered by her grandchildren Kathryn, Samuel and Findlay; brother Jake Dingman and her cat Sofia.

 

Certified as a laboratory technician, she left her hometown of Arthur, Ontario to work at Hamilton General Hospital. She paused her vocation to raise children and then in1984, she started it again as an assistant lab technician at K-W Hospital. There she made many friends and enjoyed her role in providing health care to her neighbours.

 

She beat breast cancer twice.

 

She will be remembered for her delicious cakes and pies, her knack for puzzles and for sharing her love of reading with her kids.

 

Mom liked to say, ‘Things keep changing.’ With her passing they have changed again, however, the indelible mark that she left on our lives is forever.

 

A private family ceremony will occur at a later date. Cremation has taken place.

 

In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family and donations to the Human Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.