Obituary of Kenneth Donald Jelley

November 28, 1940 – Ottawa, Ontario

January 20, 2025 – Calgary, Alberta

The family of Kenneth Jelley is saddened to announce his passing on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 84 years, after enduring many years with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Rob) and son Kevin of Ottawa, ON; his 3 grandchildren Kyle (Emily) of Calgary, AB; Ryan and Brenna, of Ottawa, ON; and great-granddaughter Scottie of Calgary, AB. He is also survived by his former wife and longtime friend, Lois Steele. 

Ken, the eldest born of Edna and Robert Jelley, is survived by his sister Gail Lake (Darryl), his brother Don Jelley (Suzanne), his dear sister Betty Ann Deir, their families and extended families. Ken was predeceased by his spouse Marie-Nicole Jelley, and his sister Janet Shuh (Ted).

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the Bethany Riverview Complex Dementia Care staff for their care and compassion.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Administrative Office, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton AB T5H 4K1.  Tel: (1-866) 950-5465, www.alzheimer.ab.ca.

A private service will be held at the family’s request.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Kenneth’s family here.

In living memory of Kenneth Jelley, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.