Our bright light Dean Kelly has gone to be with Jesus. Dean was in a tragic drowning accident at a family summer camp that he loved to attend. Dean lived his life with zest and authenticity, always helping out whenever life gave him the opportunity. Dean had a great love and gift of dancing and music. Some of his many interests were in antiques, fashion, old books, vintage lifestyle and thrifting. He had many interests and he met many people through them, he was interested in so many areas. Dean loved animals and helped rescue them and look after them, he even got a job at a dairy because he loved cows so much. Dean was the big brother that everyone wished they had, his heart knew no boundaries and he loved without reserve. His little brother misses his best friend desperately.
Dean is survived by his mom Sonja Goldsmith (Leon Reid), little brother Cody, Everett (Kylie) EJ, grandma Sandra, Papa John, Auntie Candice & Uncle Dave, Abby, Corbin. Uncle Mark & Auntie Jan. Dad Mike Kelly, Auntie Melissa (James), Brianna, Brayden, Hailey. Nanny Janet. As well as numerous chosen family that Dean loved with a passion. Dean knew he was blessed to have all these people in his life.
A Service of Remembrance will take place at Memories Funeral Home, 13404 St. Albert Trail, Edmonton AB T5L 4X1 on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dean’s name to Trollhaugen Summer camp “Dean Kelly Memorial Award” [email protected] or Saving Grace Animal Rescue Society [email protected]
