September 30, 1954 – May 8, 2013
In Loving Memory of Roxanne Kellough.
A Women of *Courage, *Humour, *Determination, *Style, *Grace, *Honesty,*Patience,* Selflessness and an Amazing Shoe Collection
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we say goodbye from beloved partner Diane, loving children Lena (Craig), Keri (Kevin) and Shawna (Chris) and grandchildren Chance, Lief, Matthew, Dylan, Andrew and Kendra.
Roxanne is survived by mother and father Ruth and Doug Kellough, sister Kim and nephew Mitch whom reside in Owen Sound Ontario.
She has touched the lives of many with her compassion, and selflessness and has left behind many lifelong friends.
The family wishes to thank Hospice, Red Cross and the Victoria Cancer Center for all their support and caring.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Roxanne memory to Victoria Hospice, Victoria Red Cross or the Victoria Cancer center or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
37 Responses
Diane, you’ve heard by now how Gilly inspired a spontaneous gathering in Vancouver on the evening of Roxanne’s passing, how Cori joined and Ruth Leckie, then I dropped in, then Jean Leckie, and later Elizabeth. We ordered beers we liked or that we knew Roxanne would like. We worked on remembering the different beers she had liked in different eras. Her favorite tennis players. We laughed over stories. Jean quickly realized she wasn’t going to her yoga class as she’d planned. I later realized I wasn’t going to the art opening as I’d planned. It felt very fitting that we had that spontaneous, warm, loving gathering, borne on the great vibe that Roxanne lived. And very fitting too that we were sitting across the street from where the Calabria used to be, her old stomping ground and fav coffee shop.
Roxanne was special. Roxanne was brave and full of grace.
I wish peace and healing to you, Diane, and your family, to Roxanne’s family, and to Roxanne’s many life-long friends.
With love, Yaana
Dear Diane
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and Roxanne had much sweetness together. She will always be near you, part of you.
Love Robin
Very sad to hear Roxanne passed away…………….. My deepest condolences to Roxanne’s life partner Diane and family………I too met Roxanne in the 70s at West Hill high school in Owen Sound Ontario.– Fun and sun at Sauble Beach—This woman was blessed with a beautiful smile, spirit and you could trust her with your life….. We connected several times over the years and I was so glad to know that Roxanne had found the love she was searching for in her life………. God Bless You Roxanne and your loving family and friends….
I was saddened to read of Roxanne’s passing. We’d only just reunited in emails after about 30 yrs and I was very excited to communicate with her again. She was a wonderful woman and will be sorely missed by all. Condolences to her family Diane, children, grandchildren, parents and siblings. Even having not seen her for a long time, I feel a great loss. See ya Roxanne!
my condolences to diane and all of roxanne’s family and friends, some of whom are my friends. although i knew her but slightly, she was extremely likable: warm and friendly; i’m sorry not to have known her better.
may her spirit be with you to comfort you all.
chris
Hi Diane,
Though we don’t know you well, our hearts are with you now. Through Yaana and Gilly we have felt closer to you as you and Roxanne went through such a trying time in the past months. Arleen and Chris
Wonderful neighbours are hard to come by. Roxanne made ours a better home. We will miss Roxanne. We did not know her very well but what we did know we loved and will cherish.
Diane, our hearts go out to you. We are so so sorry. We are here.
Ruth, who we met and shared such a brief time with, we are so terribly saddened by the loss of your wonderful daughter. She was special. Please know that we are thinking of you, Ruth and your family as you grieve this horrendous loss.
Warmly, Valerie and Stephan
I will always remember Roxanne for her warm gentle ways, her love of life, her quick sense of humor, her openness, the many friends she nourished along the way, and her beautiful smile with that twinkle in her eye.
Roxanne has left us all with many beautiful memories. May you always cherish them & hold them close to your heart. Her spirit will stay with all of us.
Love Joy
Spending time with the “Fox” was always a great pleasure. Her love of good food, good beer, and her charming personality made for wonderful memories. Farewell old friend. Thanks for the friendship. We will cherish the weekend we spent with you both last year. Roxanne was such a star…. forever shining. We will miss her in our lives. You are so strong, Diane, and so caring. Roxanne was blessed to have such a wonderful partner. You both were. Our love goes out to you.
I
Know a sad little ocean sprite
Down in her watery haven
Who oh so softly
Plays her heart through a flute,
A sad little sprite
Who dies from a kiss at night
To be born from a kiss at dawn.
IRANIAN POET FOROGH