It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kelly Ann Pender announce her sudden passing at her family residence on April 30 ^th , 2022. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband of 23 years, Steve; daughter, Zoe; mother, Doreen Fitzgerald; brother, John (Joanne); step-son, Corey Reid; brothers-in-law: Ray Pender (Bev), Derek Pender (Gwen), Roger Pender (Debbie), Donny Pender (Suzanne), Randy Pender (Tina), and Bobby Pender (Danielle); sisters-in-law: Carol Masters (Tony), Linda Powell (Dave), Marilyn Murphy (Patrick), Brenda Slaney (Todd); and her best friend Audra Oxford (Matt). Also left to mourn, her 3 other "children", who Kelly treated as her own: Rachel O'Reilly, Brandon Higden, and Kelsey Greene; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, and close friends. Kelly loved her family immensely and would do anything for those she loved. She was predeceased by her father: William John Fitzgerald (2009).

Kelly's friends and family were always her main priority. Fly high Kelly, you now have your wings.

As expressions of sympathy, there are no flowers by request. A donation in Kelly's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 from 7-9 PM, at Country Haven Funeral Home, from where a funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 10:30 AM, with Rev. Tanya White officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. The family is requesting that masks be worn for both the visitation and funeral services.

"Those we love never really die, they live on in the hearts of those who love them."