Kelly Watson, 25, died on February 18, 2020 at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.
She was born April 29, 1994, in Ottawa Ontario, the daughter of Ian Cameron Watson (deceased) and Elena Schutz-Henriquez and was later adopted by Todd Ellis.
Kelly graduated from Prince Andrew High School in 2012. Following graduation, she studied Artistic Makeup Fashion and Beauty at LaSalle College in Montreal and Makeup for film and television at Vancouver Film School. She was passionate about the arts and was a celebrated drummer and artist.
She is predeceased by her Father, Uncle Bruce Watson, Grandfather Roberto Rivera, Grandmother Alice Watson and Great Aunt Mary Bancroft.
She is survived by her Parents, sister Kristal, step-sister Kayla, step-brother Jordan and her extended Schutz-Henriquez, Ellis and Watson families and her cat Stoogie.
She will be laid to rest with her teddy bear “Fluffy”, next to her father at Urgel Bourgie/Athos Cemetery in Montreal.
A service celebrating her life will be held at Woodlawn United Church in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on March 7th, 2020 at 11am.
From the bottom of our hearts we would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Vancouver General Hospital and GF Strong for the love, devotion and care they gave our Kelly.
“Drum away our hero, our baby girl, until we meet again.”
Those who wish to remember Kelly in a special way may make gifts in her memory to Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue.