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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My heartfelt thoughts to Kelly’s family. I knew Kelly over the years when I worked at the Victoria Law Courts. She was always present, sincere, and so passionate about life. I enjoyed our chats and her energy. May she Rest In Peace and may your fond memories help you through this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kelly was a woman who helped me through one of the hardest times of my life. She was caring, compassionate and so knowledgeable. Her cycling with her hair flying out behind her was a image that has given me such a wonderful remembrance of her. She was so proud of her family. My heart goes out to her husband and her daughters.
My deepest condolences to Don and the family.
Kelly was a great litigator and a worthy opponent but what I will remember best about her was her great laugh and smile. She was fun to be around! My condolences to her husband and family
Don, I’m so sorry to hear of Kelly’s passing. I only met her a few times when she helped me with some estate planning a number of years ago, but she was delightful to deal with and such an amazing professional! My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Rick Anthony
Condolences to Don and family. Thinking about all of you at this sad time. Gillian and David
Our sincerest condolences to the family at their immeasurable loss. Kelly was a most esteemed colleague and friend who will be hugely missed for her great compassion, warmth, humor, intellect and grace.
Our deepest condolences. Such a tragic loss. Sending comfort, light and love.
Our sincere condolences to Don and family and the Woods family.
Brian, Cheryl and family.
Kelly and I were close friends in law school yet though time and distance we lost consistent touch these last 10 years.
Kelly is intelligent, funny, quick witted, romantic and genuinely kind. Add to that gorgeous. She was drawn immediately to Jane Oliver’s voice which shows one the true romantic and optimist in her. I will always remember her cycling to school while perfectly turned out, in fact radiant. She probably would have won the best dressed award at law school if in fact there was such an award.
I send my condolences to her family for this tremendous loss.