KELLY, Bryan Edward

Bryan Kelly, 54, of Edmonton passed away May 3, 2012 after a brief struggle with a brain tumor with his wife Carol and family by his side. Bryan was born to Ed and Joan Kelly in St. John's, NL, and lived in the province until graduating in 1981 from Memorial University of Newfoundland with both a B. Arts and B. Social Work. He moved to Alberta to begin his career with the Alberta Government as a front line social worker in child protection. For the past several years he was a Senior Manager with Alberta Human Services, Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services Authority, most recently responsible for Caregiver and Permanency Services and Supports. Bryan loved to create wonderful meals for family and friends. His favourite time was listening to CKUA on Saturday evening, puttering in the kitchen and having a glass of wine (or two) with Carol. He was passionate about reading and loved driving holidays, walking, cycling, spending time in the garden and being with extended family. Bryan was an active member of Mill Woods United Church and volunteered there in many capacities. Bryan is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carol. He also leaves his parents Ed and Joan Kelly; brothers David and Sean, all of Calgary; sister Joanne (Kevin) Breckenridge of Tyndall, MB, and niece and nephews Krysten and Ryan Breckenridge, Mitchell Kelly and Matthew Kelly. He is also survived by his father-in-law Prowse Jerrett; sister-in-law Alison (James) Warner-Smith of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, and niece Jacqueline Warner- Smith, as well as Chris, Beth and Jennifer, children from James' first marriage. He was predeceased by his mother-in-law Olive Jerrett. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2012 at Mill Woods United Church, 15 Grand Meadows Crescent, Edmonton. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Services in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to local charities supporting services to youth in need, adult literacy, and CKUA to which he and Carol were longtime donors. The family expresses sincere thanks to the neurosurgical surgeons and nursing teams at the U of A Hospital who treated both Bryan and his family with dignity and respect while providing exceptional professional care.