With broken hearts,
we announce the passing of Hannah Kieley, 19, of Fredericton, after a
courageous battle with cancer. Born May 18, 2001, she passed
away peacefully at home Monday, February 1,
2021.
In July 2018, Hannah
was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare, aggressive bone
cancer. Despite not being able to attend her grade 12 year of high
school, she continued schoolwork and attained her high school
diploma.
In Fall 2019, she
began attending UNB on a part-time basis and excelled and was on a
path to enter UNB’s nursing program. However, she
experienced a relapse in January 2020 and was diagnosed with terminal
cancer. Hannah accepted her diagnosis and many subsequent
treatments with amazing strength and
courage.
Hannah was a caring,
compassionate individual with a big heart and will certainly have a
special place amongst the angels. Her smile and hugs were
special. As she battled cancer, spending time with her
family and her loyal companion – her dog Buddy – was central
to her well-being. When her health permitted, she enjoyed
the company of her close
friends.
She is survived by
her loving parents Rachelle and Peter, sister Megan, grandmother Irma
Poirier, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was
predeceased by grandparents Robert and Janett Kieley and Alphonse
Poirier.
The family is forever
appreciative of the staff of 6-Link at IWK, in particular Drs.
Fernandez and Rutledge and care coordinator Nadara McIntyre; Dr. Naz
and her team at Saint John Regional Hospital; palliative care doctors
and staff and extra-mural nurses in Fredericton who were so important
during her last year of life; her pharmacy team; and Hospice nurses
who were beside her for her last
day.
There will be no
visitation or funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be
held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to the IWK, The Ewings Cancer Foundation of Canada Endowment Fund
or the Fredericton Homeless Shelter. Messages of condolence
can be extended at
bishopsfuneralhome.com.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Hannah Marie Kieley 20012021..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick