ANDREW PATRICK KELLY

Condolences & Memories (2 entries)

• We have had the privilege of knowing Andy since we were in our teens. Having spent many weekends at parties, curling together in bonspiels or swimming in his pool.. His intellect and humour is what drew us to him. We always enjoyed Andy's company and will cherish those memories forever. I even had the privilege of working with him one summer. Unfortunately life got in the way and we lost touch with each other. Through mutual friends we did hear of some of Andy's journey through life. From the moment we met I knew Andy would be very successful in what ever career he chose. His completion of the aboriginal TLE agreement was a crowning moment for him and his team. It is unfortunate he was not able to enjoy the spoils of his victory. Just recently our life long friendship were about to be rekindled, but unfortunately his life was cut short. It may sound selfish to think that we are now robbed of that opportunity to meet and enjoy each other's company as we did in our early years. I write this now as friends and family are gathering to say good bye to Andy. It is with great sadness that we are not able to be there. We would love to share a tear and a laugh with the rest of you, Stories of his many car crashes (he always pictured himself as a great race car driver) he was so delusional in that respect. And with that I will end! Take care my friend and may you rest in piece knowing you made this world a better place! With love Milton & Brenda SHIRTLIFF - Posted by: Milton & Brenda SHIRTLIFF (Friends) on: Nov 25, 2017

• I would like to express my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entirety of Andrew's family, extended family and his friends and co-workers, on the loss of their beloved Andrew, who left far too soon. Death leaves a heartache no-one can heal; Love leaves a memory no-one can steal. I was lucky enough to cross paths with Andrew a couple of times. Once 20+ years ago, when I delivered his fully assembled and most precious BBQ to his new abode in my truck with innumerable amounts of bungie cords to keep it safe during transit! Sure wouldn't fit in the sports car he was driving at the time. I was so nervous, I drove 1/2 of the speed limit, less a bump cause a scratch. It was a tense drive between River Heights and Fort Garry, for the owner and the deliverer. Upon meeting Andrew, I was struck by a twinkle in his eye, and by the wryness and hilarity of his immense sense of humor. I quickly got the impression that doing anything with Andrew, was going to be an adventure, and it would be rollicking, and full of laughter. I can't even imagine how badly his close life long friends will miss having that in their lives. It wasn't until many years later, that I crossed his path again. Specifically, within the last three years, I was afforded the opportunity of getting to know Andrew on a more personal level. My good friend of many years, Alana, was living with her younger brother Andrew on Clonard in St. Vital. On a few of our overnights, Alana, Andrew and I kibbutzed about, had many wonderful conversations, some serious, but most with comedic overtones, ending up in giggles and side splitting laughter !!! Other times delightful quick conversations before he headed out to Debbie's, so Alana and I could have a good girls' night together. I feel lucky to have met this intelligent, humble, kind, sensitive, generous, caring and loving human being. Are these words too much? no, in my opinion, he truly was a special individual. I will keep in memory and appreciate the time he took examining and commenting on the art work I shared with Alana and him while visiting Clonard. Andrew's expressions inspired me and bolstered confidence to want to paint 'more'. He had me convinced of talent. No mean feat. The memories of these collective moments, will be how I choose to remember Andrew Kelly. Susan Sullivan - friend of Alana Kelly - Posted by: Susan Sullivan (Friend) on: Nov 18, 2017