Much loved mother, wife, sister and daughter, Kelly died at home December 5, 2020 after a two year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Don Bland, daughter Alexandra, stepdaughter Emily, her siblings Catherine Woods and Michael Woods, parents John and Carol Woods and her many nieces and nephews. Kelly was born in Toronto in 1959 but moved to Victoria when she was a young girl and never left, having found her favourite place on earth. Before her illness, Kelly practiced family and estate law at Crease Harman and Company where she was a compassionate and effective advocate for clients going through difficult circumstances. Kelly suffered her own tribulations with great courage and grace. Kelly loved her family and her home in Oak Bay where she and Don raised their wonderful daughters of whom she was so proud. Kelly was a long term and committed volunteer for the Salvation Army https://salvationarmy.ca/ and we know that in lieu of flowers she would have wanted a donation in her name to them to aid their efforts in helping the infirm and disadvantaged.
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I was very saddened to learn of Kelly Woods’ passing. Kelly was my Mom and Dad’s estate planning attorney and since I was their POA, I also knew Kelly. My Dad and I were saddened to hear Kelly was in a bicycle accident a number of years ago, which caused her to retire from her law practice. I am currently in Victoria because my Dad just passed away and I just found out Kelly passed away several months ago. What a sad loss to everyone who knew her. My heart goes out, especially to her family.
Kathryn Freistadt