March 28, 1933 – November 26, 2023
In loving memory ~

It is with heavy hearts that we regretfully announce the sudden passing of our Mother, Ellen Jean Hill (Kelly) at the age of 90. She was surrounded by family on November 26, 2023 at Cowichan District Hospital, Duncan, BC.
She was born on March 28, 1933 in Edmonton, Alberta. She moved to Vancouver Island as a young girl with her parents. They settled in Shawnigan Lake. She graduated from Cobble Hill High School and pursued a career as a Nurses Aid where she worked at Mill Bay Children’s Hospital and in later years throughout the Province of BC. Some of her interests were gardening, hiking, travelling, playing the snare drum with the Legion Pipe Band in Ladysmith and enjoying activities at the Ladysmith Seniors Center.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.
She was predeceased by her parents, Neil Patrick Kelly (Father) and Bertha Kelly (Kelly) (Mother). Norman George Hill (Husband), Patrick Neil Kelly (Brother) and Betty Kelly (Mudge) (Sister-in-law) and many Aunts and Uncles.
Survived by Mark Douglas Hill (Son) of Nanaimo, Cheryl Ann Bradford (Daughter) of Chilliwack, Shaun Andrew Hill (Son) of Nanaimo. Florence Kerley (Kelly) (Sister) and Rick Kerley (Brother-in-law) of Cedar. Granddaughters Corena Horvath (Fynes) (Rob) of Burnaby, Moira Fynes of 100 Mile House, Brenna Fynes of Sechelt, Megan Hill of Vancouver, Brittany Hill of Prince George and many nieces and nephews and three great-grandchildren.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew her especially her companion Leo Garneau of Ladysmith. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in her memory to BC Cancer Foundation. A celebration of Ellen’s life will be announced at a later date.
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