Kelly Parsons

This time of year is always the most wonderful and yet the hardest. Loosing a mother, mother in-law &Grandma in Christmas Eve was so challenging. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't wish you were here with us mom! We think about you always, talk to the kids about you often and cherish the memories we have. Your pictures are all around the house, including my favourite, the one of you with your horse April,dog and cat. Maya most definitely takes after her Grandma in her love for...

I just picked up Threshold: six women, six poets, edited by Rona Murray, for the first time in years and years. I've lived out of the country for much of the past 15 years and became curious to know where my fellow poets have gone. I am so sad to learn this news a full decade after Kelly's death. She was lovely, really lovely, and her words were especially lovely. I was so proud to be counted as a peer to Kelly by Rona. I'm so sorry Kelly's family for her loss. I'm just so sad that we lost...

Kelly, you continue to be an inspiration to poets everywhere. Just one instance of this is that there is now a new book dedicated to you. It is called FOR KELLY, WITH LOVE, POEMS ON THE ABSTRACTS OF CARLE HESSAY (Treeline, 2014). In it your fellow poets write on some of the copies of the small Hessay abstracts you were given for your birthday. Each poem is accompanied by an abstract. Poets include: Karen Ballinger, bill bissett, Dorothy Field, Patrick Friesen, Corinna Gilliland, Judith Heron,...

I have searched for years for my long lost friend...You were my bridesmaid in Utah, we were school friends and lived just down the street...I miss our horseback rides together...our secrets, our time...you will never be forgotten!!
Laura Wight (Lambert)

Kelly
There is an enduring place in my heart for you my friend – for our travels – for our time together – for our transitions in life – and for the treasures stored deep in my memories. Until we meet again - I will always "wear pomegranate" for you.
With Love.
Kim

Harvey, Jayne, John, Alana, Nicholas and Maya
Our condolences to the family as you grieve your loss.
May your sorrow ease a little as you celebrate a life that was well lived and hold close in your heart cherished memories of happy times shared.

Though it has been many years since I have seen you, I still remember the fun school years. Your laughter, and joy always brightened the days.

Kelly was one of the kindest people I have ever met, and always put other people first. The world lost one of it's brightest stars on Christmas Eve...We love you Kelly!

Love, Lyndsay, Chris and Kaitlyn

Kelly and I were great friends in elementary school. I have fond and funny memories of her and our antics together. She was a gentle, compassionate and brave child and it sounds like that's the kind of woman she grew up to be also. My condolences to her family.