Margaret Anne Kelly

Anne was born November 25^th, 1933 in Belleville Ontario and passed away on October 10^th, 2024 in Vernon, BC at the age of 90. She is predeceased by her husband Neil and two sons David and Paul Dick.

Anne attended school in York, Toronto, and Chatham Ontario graduating with a Special Commercial course and Grade 12 Diploma. She had her 4 boys while living in Ontario, and then moved to Edmonton in 1963, where she had her twin girls. Shortly after, Anne settled in St. Albert, where she lived until retiring to Parker Cove Vernon in 1991. Anne was a competitive swimmer starting at age 9 and was also involved in synchronized swimming and diving. She attended Glenmore and Pioneer Camps as a child where she achieved her Senior Red Cross, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Award of Merit, and Royal Lifesaving Instructor.

Anne worked as a Secretary at the Edmonton Public School Board from 1970 to 1991 where she was known to have talents at the computer as an early adopter, for her bright and cheerful manner, being a team player, and committed to her work. Anne and Neil were long time square and round dancers, travelling North America to attend Jamborees. In Parker Cove, Anne got involved in the community events, volunteering many hours, and developing long lasting friendships. Her and Neil joined Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club as members in 1992, where she had a term as Ladies Captain and also achieved 3 Hole in Ones.

Anne remained in Parker Cover until 2022, when she then moved to the Parkwood Regency Independent Living. She quickly developed many friendships in such a short time and was known as the Connector. Anne was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in July of this year, and battled as best she could, until peacefully passing at Vernon Hospice House with her twin daughters by her side.

Anne will be lovingly remembered by her one sister Judy Walker (Martin), two sons Steve (Darlene) Dick, Mike (Shelley) Dick, two daughters Sue Dick, Sheila (David) Leadbetter, daughter in law Hannifer Dick, two step daughters Janet (Ernie Deceased), Sue (Keith) Talbot. Anne has 17 grandchildren Tara (Stuart) Torr, Chrystal (Brad) Strader, Nicole (Dave) Snider, Adam (Amanda) Bradley, Ben Bradley, Amanda Winder, Breannen Dick, Brandon Ishii, Geoff (Chelsea) Speck, Sarah (Justin) Wyker, Ryan (Mikeala) Dick, Marisa (Owen) Dick, Julie Alexander, Jordan Dick, Carson Inkster, Chelsea (Stefan) Leadbetter, and Brittany Leadbetter. She also has 16 great grandchildren William, Maria, Rose, and Allister Torr, Thea and Cole Strader, Graham, Morgan, and Leland Snider, Audrey and Arthur Bradley, Emmy and Ella Bradley, Josiah and Elias Dick, and Gunnar Leadbetter.

A service and Celebration of Life will be held at Cypress Funeral in Armstrong BC (2980 Smith Drive) at 11:00 on October 26, 2024. Anne and Neil donated to several organizations spanning many years and she asked that you donate to an organization of your choice or your local food bank.

Arrangements entrusted to

Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-766-4400

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