Nov 04, 1962 - Sep 03, 2026
Kelly-Anne Baines passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Sept. 3, 2026.
Diagnosed with glioblastoma more than 20 months ago, Kelly-Anne was a warrior from Day 1, beating the odds and crossing many items off the bucket list she created soon after brain surgery early in January of 2025. She refused to let her diagnosis define her, instead choosing to live – and to live fully – for as long as she could.
Kelly-Anne was a ray of brilliant sunshine; a ball of energy who accomplished so much in her more than 63 years.
Kelly-Anne and her husband Tim celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary in early August. Perhaps their greatest accomplishment was raising four amazing boys.
She will be deeply missed by Tim; sons Brent (Kassandra), Jarryd (Jenny), Mitchell (Amber) and Riley; and her beloved grandsons, Carter and Rowen.
For Kelly-Anne, family was always first; it was a value passed down from her parents. She will be dearly missed by her father Bruce, her brother Trevor (Erika), her sisters Karen (Bob) and Tara (Dwayne) and her many nieces and nephews. Her father and her mother, Mabel (nee Cadieux), who passed away in 2019, were tremendous influences in shaping Kelly-Anne into the wonderful, caring person she was.
A nurse in the Wellness Beyond Cancer program at The Ottawa Hospital, Kelly-Anne gave 37 years of dedicated service to the hospital. She went above and beyond to help her patients, bringing the same warmth and compassion to her work that she brought to everything else in her life.
With her wonderful, glowing personality, Kelly-Anne had a wide circle of friends. Those friendships remained important to her right to the end.
With an amazing smile, Kelly-Anne lived with enormous energy, love and determination. She made a difference to her family, her friends, her patients and countless others. Her energy, warmth and remarkable ability to always be there for the people she loved will be deeply missed.
The care Kelly-Anne received at Ottawa Hospital was exceptional. She felt loved and supported by doctors, nurses and everything in between. Special thanks to Dr. Nicholas, Dr. Fitzgibbon and Dr. Chang.
Kelly-Anne did not want a traditional funeral service. Instead, family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Infinity Convention Centre, 2901 Gibford Dr., beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please dress casual (her favourite colour was red).
For those wishing to make a donation, Kelly-Anne would like the money to go to the Psychosocial Oncology program at the Cancer Centre. To donate, go to www.ohfoundation.ca/donate. Put a checkmark on “Use My Gift to Where it is More Needed.” In the “What inspired you to give” field, you can include the cost centre (OHCC999971070 – F62010000) and indicate that it is intended for The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre Psychosocial Oncology Program’s Patient Emergency Needs Fund.
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A Division of Service Corporation
International (Canada)ULC
Funeral Establishment
Operator-Class 1, FE-335
613.860.2424
info@firstmemorialfairview.com
1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 1A6
© 2026 Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC
First Memorial Funeral Services
A Division of Service Corporation
International (Canada)ULC
Funeral Establishment
Operator-Class 1, FE-335
613.860.2424
info@firstmemorialfairview.com
1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 1A6
© 2026 Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC
You will always be missed. From the first time I met you,, through our kids, I knew you were a special friend. Thinking of all the people that were touched by you, especially family. My condolences to all
My deepest condolences to Tim and family. Tears fall as I write this remembering such a vibrant, heard, involved, compassionate and caring colleague, I worked alongside Kelly Anne at the Cancer Centre until my retirement in 2013 of which Kelly Anne organized. She left me with a beautiful photo album that I continue to cherish.
I was happy to hear and see photos of the travels Kelly Anne experienced. She was full of life and leaves a wonderful legacy to her family! Your star will always shine.
You were like the lead cheerleader of the cheerleading team 🕊️
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To Tim, Brent, Jarryd, Mitchell, and Riley,
My sincere condolences go out to you and all the extended family. Kelly-Anne was such an amazing person and I was blessed to have met such an incredible woman. Growing up around the Martin family for years, it was evident just how much Kelly-Anne was cherished. Her compassion for others choosing a vocation as a nurse was inspiring and her love of family was unparalleled. Know that the whole Baines family as well as the extended families all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
The Kay Family
I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Kelly Ann through the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology for many years. She was a remarkable human being and awesome cancer nurse! I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Dear Tim and family,
I wanted to express my condolences and sympathies re Kelly-Anne’s untimely passing. I met Kelly-Anne in the early 2000s when my late mother was undergoing cancer treatment. Kelly-Anne’s caring, warmth, engagement, initiative and of course medical treatment knowledge greatly eased my mother’s cancer journey. Kelly-Anne was truly remarkable and made the lives and journeys of so many cancer patients and their families so much easier.
My deepest condolences. May you find comfort in her love and memories. She was a ray of sunshine at the clinic. She will be missed.
You made us laugh, you made us cry! You were such a great friend and colleague! I feel so privileged to have been in your bubble ❤️
Dear Tim and family, my heart goes out to all of you. I have so many fond memories of Kelly Anne and the boys when they were young. We met at Canterbury playgroup and continued our friendship until l left Ottawa for toronto many years ago. Every year I would get a Christmas letter filled with all the up and downs of the past year. I would laugh and cry .. she always told it like it was, I will miss those letters dearly. Kelly Anne was one of a kind … simply the best! 💕
To Tim and family. I didn’t have the honour of knowing Kelly-Anne but I was blessed to have shared the road with Tim who was a solid, genuine, fun-loving and decent person and I can only imagine that Kelly-Anne complemented him in all these aspects and that the loss of someone so special is incomprehensible and wholly unfair. My thoughts are with you and your family Tim. I pray that you find solace and comfort in one another’s company at this incredibly challenging time.
Sincerely,
Jim
KAB – Taking a moment to celebrate a true original. A fierce friend, protective parent/grandparent, loving daughter and devoted wife. Don’t get me wrong; KAB always shared her thoughts and opinions; whether you wanted to hear them or not (LOL) but always in the spirit of an advocate for all that were fortunate to know her. Simply a shining example of a human being; inspiring, genuine and beautiful. Her Mom (also gone too soon – miss you Mae 💗) and my Mum shared a friendship since we were babies in Montreal. Life happens, and despite mostly living our lives in different cities, there was a short period when we both lived in Ottawa and enjoyed visiting while our babies played together. Catching up on those occasional texts, calls and visits were always a joy, meaningful and will be greatly missed.💞KAB, you fought hard and as always; on your terms; nearly doubling all expectations since being diagnosed 20 months ago with that glioblastoma. You are and will forever be thought of and loved by those closest to you – thanks for truly making a difference and being you.
Love ya 💞
Deborah (Hudson) May





Dear Tim, Riley and family
Very sorry to hear of Kelly-Anne’s passing. She was a wonderful lady – spirited and funny- who brought so much joy and fun to those around her.We will always remember the good times at football and hockey games of years past. All the best to the family in these trying times.
Expressing deepest condolences to the Baines and extended families.
Dear Tim and family – I hope this picture of us girls in the DR brings back memories of the fun we had in La Romana – I remember going for a long walk on the beach with Kelly-Anne and the conversations we had. Sending big hugs and deepest condolences – gone much too soon but will never be forgotten. Love, Michèle
Our families were very close back in the day. The Borga Street Gang will always be one of Sheila and my most favorite times. Kids being kids and adults being kids. We will miss her smile and her kindness.
I had the pleasure of working with Kelly Anne as a new nurse at the start of my career and I surely walked away with embracing the importance of being a kind and compassionate nurse. This I will always cherish. 34 years later I still have that memory her.
My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to her family.
Laura G
We will miss Fab KAB’s spunk, her caring and helpful nature, her “just do it” attitude and her amazing smile!
Love you kelly, will miss your smile and all shouting on the sideline
Fab KAB in red! Will miss her zest for life and her caring sharing ways, her ‘just do it’ attitude. That amazing smile!
Tim we send you so much love & strength as you say goodbye.. hold tight to her amazing memories.
There are no words to describe how much I loved and admired Kelly-Anne Baines. She was one of the most caring and positive individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of sharing time with and I know that she will be missed by so many. May you rest in peace Brave Lady.
Kelly-Anne was a dear friend who always supported and selflessly helped you any way she could expecting nothing in return. I will cherish the closeness and new memories we shared over the last 20 months and be forever grateful for the time we had together. Love & care to Tim and all the family. 💗💗💗
What lovely memories. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Bramblegrove won’t be the same without Kelly. Thinking of you all, Tim, the boys.
I’ll always feel so grateful for the time Kelly came to the ER to give me a hand after an accident when my parents were out of town. She even came over to take out my stitches a few weeks later.
She was remarkable and funny and kind. I’m holding on to great memories of Kelly ❤️❤️❤️
Kelly Anne, a dear and true neighbour, lived a hundred years and sqeazed it into 63. What an incredible person. I will miss you my dear friend and Bramblegrove will never be the same. Bon voyage mon amie.
Lynda @ 22BBG.