My name is Candice, and I am Kelli’s sister. On September 15, 2025, our world fell apart when we lost her so suddenly at just 43 years old.

She was a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, an aunt, and a friend. She loved diamond dots, playing darts with her friends, coffee dates at the beach with her husband and bestie, and spending time with her children. She adored visiting her nephew Alister and filled every room with her laugh and her heart.

But more than anything, Kelli was a mom. Her three children, Sammie 16, London 18, and Kai 21, were her whole world. Now they are facing the unimaginable: learning how to live without their mother.

The weight of this loss is crushing for all of us.

I know in my heart what Kelli would want: for me to step up and help support her family. That’s why I am here, humbly asking for help.

We are hoping to raise $10,000 in total:

* $5,000 to cover Kelli’s funeral and memorial services, so her family and friends can gather to honour her and say goodbye with love and dignity.

* $5,000 to support her husband, John, while he takes time away from work to grieve, cover household bills, and care for their children as they try to navigate a world without their mom.

No one is ever prepared for this kind of loss, emotionally, spiritually, or financially.

Any amount you can give, no matter how small, will make a real difference. If you cannot donate, we ask you to please share this page, keep Kelli’s family in your prayers, and hold her memory in your heart.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your generosity, kindness, and love during the hardest moment of our lives.

— Candice MacLeod

We invite all who knew and loved Kelli, or who wish to support her family, to join us in honoring her life. A celebration of life will be held in Glace Bay at Patten Funeral Home on Monday, September 22nd at 2:00 PM.

Following the celebration, family and friends are invited to the Dominion Fire Hall from 4:00–6:00 PM to gather in support, share memories, and celebrate Kelli’s life.