On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Kelly McNichol passed away surrounded by loved ones at Seaforth Community Hospital at the age of 64.
True to fashion, she went out with great nails, burgundy hair and was dressed to impress.
Kelly is survived by her husband of 30 years, Gary McNichol, her children and step children, numerous grandchildren, dog grandchildren, sisters, her MANY friends and her beloved dachshund, Mackie.
Kelly was a fighter, both through life’s ups and downs, but also around her dining room table if someone got out of line. Paradoxically opinionated and impressionable – a lover of Star Wars and CCR, head turning jewelry, long haul trucking, an elaborate meal or a slice of deluxe pizza – Kelly loved the extremes of life, and all in between. She had a passion for nature’s cruelest mistake; the dachshund- raising money and awareness for their long bodies and big hearts. There was always a chorus of barks and wags close to her.
Kelly’s door was always open and often saw the steady traffic of neighbours and friends. Her table served more food than needed as she facilitated political debates covering all the hot button topics, often over a game of loonie crib or a cold beer.
Kelly can still be reached by ouija board, but asks that you keep your curse requests to a minimum.
Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside will be held at Maitlandbank Cemetery at a later date.
A come and go celebration of Kelly’s life will be held at the Seaforth Legion, 123 Main Street South, Seaforth on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 2 – 5 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kelly’s memory to Long Dog Rescue (E-Transfers to longdogrescue12@gmail.com (please fill out the form to the right of Kelly’s obituary)) would be appreciated by the family.
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John Ferguson
As one of her earliest childhood friends, I am saddened to hear of her passing. You will always hold a special place in my heart and thanks for the fond memories.
Frank & Louise Flanagan
Sincere Condolences Gary and Family, very sorry for your loss.
Catherine Nel
So very sorry to hear this, Gary and family.
Thinking about you all.
Cathy Williamson
Brian and Janet Keys
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Kelly.
Sonja [berg] Seiler
condolences to Noel and the Veri family
Marj Ebel
So sorry for your loss Gary and family,hugs from Marj and Bill Ebel.
Doug/Gail Schroeder
Gary and family: sincere sympathy in the passing of Kelly. – Doug and Gail Schroeder
Keith & Gloria Wilbee
Our sincere condolences to Gary and Family. May your many memories of Kelly say with you in this difficult time. Keith & Gloria Wilbee
Rick & Margaret McInroy
Our deepest sympathy to the whole McNichol family.
Keep your memories alive!❤️
Rick and Margaret McInroy
Judy Lamont
Gary and family, so sorry for your loss.
Ken Shortreed
Gary& Family our deepest sympathy on passing of wife Mother & Grandmother Judy & Ken Shortreed
Ron & Kathy Ward
Sandee, Peter and Gary
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Mary & Larry Charron
Sincere condolences Gary and family. I enjoyed our reflexology session times. Kelly always kept the conversation interesting! She will be missed by many.
John Van Vliet
My sympathies Gary to you and your family.
John
Ben Costello
Gary and families, deepest sympathy for your loss.
Ben and Lois
Costello
Sharri MacDonald
So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies. Cherish the memories.
Wanda Long
Gary – so sorry to hear of Kelly’s passing. May many good memories of your life together, keep her close in your heart. My sympathies.
Shirley and Bruce Hulley
Deepest Sympathy Gary and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shirley Hertlein
My deepest sympathy to Gary and family. Kelly will be deeply missed.
Kelley
We only met briefly but shared love of the dachshund breed. We joked back and forth but it was always such fun. Glad to have known Kelly and certain that many barks and wagging tails awaited her at the rainbow Bridge. Hugs to Gary and the family. You have lost one of the best humans.
Heather McMillan
To Gary, and Families,
Sending you all our heartfelt condolences on Kelly’s passing. Kelly will always be remembered for her sass and spark, and will be missed dearly.
Keeping you in our thoughts,
Bill & Heather
Joyce Braecker
You did it your way!!!!!But, did you really get rid of that Hallow’een mask? Until we meet again.
Lisa DeJong
Kelly was the keeper of the gate at Radford’s pit for us teenagers. She provided a space for us to be ourselves. And her kids are a pair you can count among friends, as genuine and authentically themselves, and that is a rare gem in this world. May Kelly rest anywhere she wishes, or rattle some chains and sneak up on you in spirit 😉
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Garry and family; Sincerest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Ray and Linda mcnichol
Well Kelly…..you did it your way in the best of style. You put up a tremendous fight these past few years but we can rest assured heaven has gained another angel. Anyone who has known you can appreciate your grit and consider themselves lucky. Rest in peace…..
Neil and Marie McGavin
Gary and Kelly’s family and friends,
Sending sympathy to everyone. You all are in our thoughts now.
Neil and Marie McGavin
Ken and Anne Murray
Gary, Sandee, and Pete and families
RIP Kelly. Our deepest sympathy to all those close to her.
Rob a d Donna Lee
Our deepest condolences to all of Kelly’s family. She was a force of nature and will be missed . May she rest peacefully. Until we debate again old friend..
Evan and Taralyn Cronin
Our sympathies to Gary and family. May she rest in peace.
Bridget Ryan
Sending love and condolences to all. I always admired Kelly’s resiliency and sense of humour and her great passion for living in the moment.
Leon Coolman
Our condolences to Noel Veri and the Veri Family on your loss of a loved one. Keep your memories close to help you through this difficult time in your lives.
Kate Ryan
Dear Sandee, Peter, Gary and Families,
Many thanks for the gift of Kelly’s life and for her love of life, family, animals and the best laughs in the world.
Fare thee well Kelly, and may the dashounds guide you safely home.
Love Kate Ryan (Aunt Kate)
Gerald and Anne Ryan
Our deepest sympathy to Gary and all of Kelly’s children and grandchildren. She put up a great battle and now she may rest in peace. Keep on trucking. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.