We are beyond heart-broken with the loss of our beloved Kelly.
Kelly was someone who lived bold and loved adventure. He possessed a kind, gentle soul, along with an outgoing and humorous side, topped off with a radiant smile. He exhibited confidence and daredevil like abilities when it came to the extreme sports and recreational activities that he loved. Despite his too short life, Kelly achieved many notable personal and professional accomplishments in the areas of competitive freestyle skiing, biking, fitness training and communications and marketing.
Professionally, Kelly became a fitness trainer, developed marketing and communications programs for a web-based fitness start-up and eventually started his own successful business creating a series of on-line study guides to help students taking the Ontario real estate course. He conceived the idea for this business while taking the same courses himself as he felt his study approach could help others as he ultimately completed the courses in high standing and got his license. He was still developing new ideas for another online training start-up. Kelly was a naturally gifted communicator, negotiator and entrepreneur.
Kelly was interested in the rituals and ceremonies of indigenous peoples. He aligned himself with the wolf totem – wolves are considered to be the epitome of the wild spirit, expressive of a keen intelligence, an ingrained desire for freedom and a strong connection to instinct. These traits were unmistakably Kelly.
Without Kelly, there will be a deep, unfillable void left in our lives. We will miss his vibrant energy, enthusiasm, infectious humor and beautiful smile. However, he will live on forever in our hearts and memories.
A celebration of Kelly’s life will be held a later date with details to follow. Sending your memories of Kelly would bring the most comfort to our family at this time.
Online memories and condolences may be made at www.peacefultransition.ca
Duane Rolls
Posted on: Tuesday, August 10, 2021I had the pleasure of spending a month with Kelly very recently. I was struggling with many aspects of life and Kelly was always there to pick up my spirits and make me laugh. Our time together was brief but memorable for a lifetime.
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Duane thank you for your positive memories of Kelly. I also enjoyed hearing from Kelly about your Good Morning Routine!
Sincerely,
Joanne
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Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Duane thank you for your positive memories of Kelly. I also enjoyed hearing from Kelly about your Good Morning Routine!
Sincerely,
Joanne
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Matthew harron
Posted on: Tuesday, August 10, 2021It is with a heavy heart to hear the news of Kellys passing. I was lucky enough to have him in my recovery journey at Aurora, and he is still in my thoughts and prayers. He sent this picture to me last week when we both completed the program. My condolences to his loved ones ❤️
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Matthew thank you for your condolences, your continued thoughts and prayers for Kelly and posting that picture! Kelly’s first request upon picking him up at the Airport was greasy pizza. We had such a memorable drive home!
Sincerely,
Joanne
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Gerald Bermisa
Posted on: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Kelly was one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. He was able to make me laugh with just one look. He was so intelligent. I enjoyed all of our conversations and our “mischief”. Although our time with him was brief, it was impactful. He lived so much “life” in his short time here with us on earth. I am proud to say I was a friend and his life has inspired me. Kelly, may you live on in all of our hearts and your memory remain inspiring to those you’ve met. May those memories inspire us to serve the community and help those who need. Rest well my friend for I know you are now at peace.
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Gerald thank you for sharing your positive memories of Kelly. I loved your comment about serving the community and those in need and I hope to do just that when I am a little stronger.
Sincerely,
Joanne
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Suzanne Snider
Posted on: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Sincere condolences to Kellys family. I recently spent several weeks with Kelly while he was in Manitoba. He was an amazing person and friend that will be forever missed. Rest in peace Kelly.
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Suzanne thank you for your heartfelt condolence. I am happy that Kelly had your friendship.
Krista De Groot
Posted on: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Such a beautiful tribute to Kelly. Our condolences to Joanne and the entire family. Our thoughts are with you during this time, and we are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful son/grandson/nephew/cousin.
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Krista thank you for your on-line condolences and your beautiful card that was forwarded to me.
Sincerely,
Joanne
Scott Mcdonald
Posted on: Thursday, August 12, 2021It’s with with heavy hearts to here about Kelly’s passing. Kelly was the most intelligent and smartest guy I had met!I had the pleasure of spending some great quality time with you over the last few months and you will be greatly missed by all. I will miss our late night snacks And chats! Forever in my heart ❤️
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Scott thank you for sharing your positive memories of Kelly. I loved reading about your late night snacks and chats!
Sincerely,
Joanne
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John De Groot
Posted on: Thursday, August 12, 2021These wonderful memories of Kelly will last forever. There were may feats and accomplishment to celebrate in such a short life. Our sincere condolences to Joanne and entire family who loved Kelly.
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Thank you for your condolences and comments John, it means a lot to me and our family.
Take care until we see you in person again.
Sincerely,
Joanne
Christina Gordon
Posted on: Friday, August 13, 2021I am so grateful to have known Kelly. He was strong in his convictions. Amazingly quick with his whit. He had a rare talent to make light of dark while being sincere. He loved the moon configuring the dials of the telescope to reveal an image you could almost touch. He would smile and offer others to take a glance. He liked to stack wood and make big fires the kind that continued to burn for hours as it was built with measured precision. He could finish a cross word puzzle long after others would give up. He was a leader and a genuine friend. We had a lot of fun. I’ll miss him and always remember him. I respected him very much. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Thank you Christina for your heartfelt condolences and sharing your happy memories. I can picture Kelly doing all of those activities based on your vivid descriptions. I was happy to read that he loved the moon as I also have a newfound interest in astronomy. I know he treasured the friendships that he made.
Sincerely,
Joanne
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Nikkita Hall
Posted on: Monday, August 16, 2021It is with great sadness to hear about Kelly. Kelly was a compassionate, intuitive, free spirit. He cared deeply for others. I will never forget when he invited me to spend Christmas with him one year so I didn’t have to spend it alone. Kelly lived fearlessly and took risks and opportunities in life. He wasn’t afraid of being vulnerable. I admired the wonderful qualities he held.
You will be forever missed Kelly.
I hope you rest well.
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Thank you for your beautiful words Nikkita and sharing that picture. I have thought of you over the years. I remember that Christmas you stayed with us, also Fauzie?and getting ready for your first skiing adventure. So nice to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Joanne
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Logan Smith
Posted on: Sunday, August 22, 2021I can’t believe Kelly is gone. We met each other at a time in our lives where we were both trying to better ourselves. We spent 2 days together stuck in detox, and then 45 days at Aurora. He was one of my best friends in their since day 1, he is one of the greatest friend/person I’ve ever met. We had many deep conversations and we were very similar people in many ways, we really understood each other. He was going to be a life long friend, he always had a positive attitude, even when he was struggling or in pain. I will miss him deeply. I wish I would have been able to talk to him one last time. I know he will be deeply missed by all of his friends and family. He had such a beautiful soul, his life was cut way too short, what an amazing guy!!
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Logan it was wonderful and emotional to read your words describing the bond that you and Kelly shared, that you had similar personalities and really understood each other. I have to agree with you that he has a beautiful soul.
Sincerely,
Joanne
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Sep Kamrouz
Posted on: Tuesday, September 14, 2021I met Kelly at a time and place where we both battled nearly indistinguishable problems in our lives that we connected instantly. We could talk for long periods about our similar struggles. Not only that, but we had the same sense of humour and outlook on many things. Extremely intellectual, kind and likeable by everyone. I won’t ever forget befriending Kelly Gallacher.
Joanne Gallacher
Posted on: Thursday, October 14, 2021Thank you for your heartfelt comments Sep and being a good friend to Kelly.
I am so glad you were able to connect on so many levels.
Sincerely,
Joanne
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