B.J. Kelly

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Service:

Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Monday October 3, 2016
1:00 p.m.

Visitation:

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Sunday October 2, 2016
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Monday October 3, 2016
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Verna Elizabeth Jane Kelly, affectionately known as “BJ” and “Ma” formerly of Cedar Springs passed away with her family by her side on Friday September 30, 2016. Born 60 years ago to the late Laverne & Leona (Sorrell) Kelly, BJ lived her life with sheer determination. Her legacy will be her colourful, fighting spirit. She was loved by her sons Vern Meredith of Chatham, Barry Meredith of Chatham and Dan Meredith of Erieau as well as their father Sly Meredith. She was passionate about her grandchildren Chassidy, Elizabeth, Jamison, Knox and Brooklyn and she was the best sister to Kathy Kelly and Karen Anderson, the late Nancy Smith and the late Daniel Kelly. She will be missed by her brother-in-law Gary Smith, several nieces and nephews and many, many friends. BJ was proud that her roots were in Erieau. She loved baking, especially at Christmas time. She loved animals, she loved spending time with friends and she loved fish & chips. But most of all she loved her sons. Family and friends are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home for visitation on Sunday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. and again on Monday October 3, 2016 from 12 – 1 p.m. A Funeral Service, conducted by Pastor Tim Joyce will begin at 1:00. Cremation will follow and a private interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. Friends wishing to remember BJ with a memorial donation are asked to consider either the Chatham Kent Hospice or the Blenheim-Ridgetown Chiefs Hockey Team in memory of her nephew Devin Tedford.

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Sending our sincere sympathy to you, Kathy on the loss of your sister. Linda and Doug McNally

Prayers & condolences to family & friends!! Remembering the good times!! You will always be in hearts & thoughts! R.I.P.

Kathy and Karen, We were so sorry to hear about B.J.. Thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer. Our condolences to the entire family. Don and Carol Boylan

Our deepest Condolences to all B.J.'s family and friends! No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. However, take comfort in knowing that she is now resting in the arms of our Lord. May she rest peacefully among us and suffer no more. Bill and Marianne (stass) Morse

Bj, you were so much more then a friend. Friend is way to simple of a word to describe you. You were and always will be like family to us. My heart is so heavy with sorrow and tears for your boys, family, and friends. You were an amazing woman and will, forever, be missed by so many. Many condolences to the family.

Kathy, Sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your sister, BJ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days. Sincerely, Peter & Linda

Very sad to hear that you had passed away Verna. You were always that one person down in Erieau that I could always count on to be there when I needed anything. A place to stay, a friendly ear to listen and of course a drinking partner to laugh and have fun with. Verna's place was always a must stop for me...You instantly found a place in you're heart for me and took me in to your home like family. We had some crazy times and I will cherish them forever. To Vern, Barry and Dan, I send my sincere condolences, Verna was the best...To Karen and Kathy, I send loving thoughts and prayers. Your family is 1st class and I will forever appreciate all the memories and great times we shared...Rest in peace Verna... BABY FACE

May you find comfort in your memories. Thinking of you all. Sincerely, Ted and Brenda.

Our deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of B.J. Sincerely, Murray & Darlene Crawford

Sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you all with wonderful memories at this sad time.

Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. BJ will always have a special place in my heart. She certainly was a special lady. We have lost a good friend. She will always remain in our heart. My prayers are with you all.

Our condolences to family and friends

Our sincere condolences to all at this sad time. BJ will be missed by a lot of people. May God give you comfort in your time of loss and be with all of you.

Sean and I are thinking of you all. Our deepest condolences at this difficult time. B.J had a heart of gold, and fought hard for so long. May your memories comfort you, and help you to smile in the weeks to come. ♡

I am so sorry to hear about your loss of BJ. .thoughts and prayers sent your way....

I am so sorry to hear of BJ's passing. My sympathies to her family and friends and her sister Kathy.

You were always a very special friend and more to me from the fantastic times we spent at the Tilton Hilton in Erieau and the House party's at the old school house on the Erieau road ....You were a great friend and very special I will miss you and your smile R.I.P. MY Friend till we meet again xo

My condolences Vern, Barry and Dan. She will be missed.

So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and will be missed.

It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences to your family. BJ was a very special soul. I remember her as a beautiful smiling child full of life, little sister of Danny. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time ------ Helen

So sorry for ur loss and U boys had a great mother and friend She cherished you all since I can remember She was a great friend n I will always remember her laughter Rest in peace BJ XOXOX

BJ and I had a few good visits when she was in the hospital across the hall from Dad. RIP BJ... Sorry for you loss Verne, Berry and Dan.

My heart goes out to you all at this sad and difficult time in your lives. BJ truly was one of kind and will be missed by so many. She remains in our thoughts and memories and that special place in our hearts. May you find comfort and support with each other. Fly high BJ! Cathy

Shine down on us. RestInParadise BJ!