March 2, 1941 - June 12, 2015
Born in Victoria, B.C. on March 2, 1941, died at Gibsons, B.C. on June 12, 2015. She will be loved and missed by her husband, Thomas Stan Kelly, and her children, son, Chris (Rossy) Bendl of Jakarta, Indonesia and grandchildren, Axel, Oskar, Nicole and Zoe; son Andrew (Jennifer) Bendl of Vancouver, B.C. and grandchildren, Sam and Sophie; and daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth Bendl of Vancouver, B.C.; her sister-in-law Marlene Longman of Gibsons, B.C., sister Margo (Peter) Yee of White Rock, and brother, Bill (Trudene) Longman of Gibsons, B.C. and Scottsdale, Arizona. She will be missed by Stan's caring children, Lynn (Mark) Brackett, and Steven (Gayle) Kelly, and grandchildren Justine, Jordan and Julia. She also will be missed by her many loved nieces, nephews and cousins, living in British Columbia, Ontario and Scotland. Rhona loved family and treasured the many happy times they shared over the years, as the family continued to increase and the parties got larger. She was privileged also to have a wide and wonderful group of loyal and good friends. Rhona loved to laugh. She often said, "laughter is the best medicine." She had a wonderful and blessed life. Sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. Jeannette Gibbons, Dr. Sara Wadge, Dr. Puneet Bains and all the caring and loving hospital staff for the wonderful care Rhona received during this journey.
A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Gumboot Restaurant in Roberts Creek on Friday, June 19 from 2pm-4pm. In lieu of flowers, if one desires, please make a donation to a charity of one's choice.