Obituary of Kelly Elizabeth Skocylas

Kelly Elizabeth Skocylas (nee Watson) passed away suddenly on March 28, 2023, in Creston, BC, at the age of 65 years.

Kelly was born on October 30, 1957, in Hamilton, ON, to Lois and Fred.

Kelly moved to Edmonton, AB, where she worked as an accountant for the Alberta government where she met her husband, Charlie. Upon first sight of Charlie, she joked with a co-worker, “I’m going to marry that man.” Kelly and Charlie married on July 31, 1993. They both enjoyed and early retirement where Kelly picked up her paint brush and pencils and became a talented artist. She was also an avid gardener and had a keen eye for style and design.

Kelly was predeceased by her husband Charles (Charlie) and her stepson Kirk Skocylas.

Kelly will be lovingly missed by her little dog Cassie, son Sean (Alice) Miller, daughter-in-laws Peggy and Kellie, grandchildren Tanner, Keyra, Tyson, and Cohen, mother Lois, sisters Kim and Alexis, and brother Eric.

Love you Always, Miss you Forever.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the BC Cancer Society, 150 – 686 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1G1, or to the Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society (PAWS), 2805 Lower Wynndel Road, Creston, BC V0B 1G8.

As long as hearts remember

As long as hearts still care

We do not part with those we love

They’re with us everywhere.

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