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SMITH: Kolby of Birr

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On July 19, 2020 @ 9:30 AM In Lucan,Obituary | 106 Comments

SMITH: Kolby of Birr

After a courageous fight at LHSC- University Hospital, London on Thursday, July 16, 2020 of Birr at the age of 24.  Loving son of Kenda and Jerry Nelemans of Birr and Danny and Rhonda Weatherbee of Nova Scotia.  Dear brother of Libby and Hannah of Birr.  Dear grandson of Janice Smith of Listowel, Kenneth Smith of Nova Scotia, Lorraine Nelemans of Grand Bend, and Terri Adams of Nova Scotia.  Dear nephew of Jonathon Smith of Toronto, and Christine Nelemans of Grand Bend. Fondly remembered by cousins Jenna and Wade Coombs.  Predeceased by his grandfather Jack Nelemans, and cousin Wesley Coombs.  A special thank you to the LHSC- University Hospital ICU nurses and doctors, especially Dr. Harris-Schultz. 

A private family service will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd at 11 AM. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Cremation with a private family interment in Birr United Cemetery will be held at a later date.  Haskett Funeral Home, LUCAN entrusted with arrangements. 

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. 


Condolences for the family of “SMITH: Kolby of Birr”

Condolence from Diane Tadgell on July 19th, 2020 10:16 AM

My deepest condolences to all the family at this time. Another life taken too soon for sure. Special big hug to Kenda andJerry, and my friend Lorraine.

Condolence from Jacquie McNichol Mohr on July 19th, 2020 10:24 AM

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jacquie

Condolence from Amanda Ellsworth on July 19th, 2020 10:31 AM

Love and prayers to all of you. Xo Amanda, Matthew, Haileigh and Jacob

Condolence from Brenda Diegel on July 19th, 2020 11:16 AM

Deepest sympathies to all of you for your loss. I am sure that your hearts are broken and my heart will cry for you for a bit.

Condolence from Karla and Gary Milton, Janis Hodges on July 19th, 2020 11:24 AM

No words can express our sorrow. So heartbreaking. Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time.
Much too young to be taken.
All our Love
Great Aunt Karla, husband Gary and
Great Grandmother Janis Hodges

Condolence from Andrea Moore on July 19th, 2020 11:51 AM

Thoughts and condolences are with my family and friends of Kolby. Love and prayers – Andrea and family

Condolence from Penny Parkes on July 19th, 2020 12:18 PM

Lorraine. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandson. He is out of his suffering now and in God’s loving arms. May peace and serenity surround you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Joe and Lin on July 19th, 2020 12:20 PM

Lorraine, Christine, Jerry and families:
So sorry to hear of your loss. We hope it helps in some small way to know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence from Chad Lanaus on July 19th, 2020 12:32 PM

So sorry for your loss Kenda, Jerry, Libby, Hannah and the entire family. We’re thinking about you all.
Chad and Kim.

Condolence from Jon Foremsky on July 19th, 2020 12:53 PM

Jerry and family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our family keeps your family in our prayers.

Condolence from Doug Procter on July 19th, 2020 1:06 PM

Jerry and family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts are with you.

Condolence from Christine Rush on July 19th, 2020 1:14 PM

My deepest sympathies Jerry to you and your family on your loss. Take care

Condolence from Patricia Hackwell on July 19th, 2020 1:30 PM

Lorraine, Christine, Jerry and families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deep condolences from Audrey Hackwell and family.

Condolence from Warren Lewis on July 19th, 2020 1:33 PM

Our deepest condolences to you and your family Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Warren, Kelly, and Kaitlyn

Condolence from Denise on July 19th, 2020 1:41 PM

My Deepest condolences, Kenda, Jerry and family. Kolby was an amazing young man. As kid so much fun to be around. We have many fond memories of Kolby and our kids playing together. He will be sadly missed.

Condolence from Nancy and David Arsenault on July 19th, 2020 1:44 PM

Kenda, our deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
I just can’t imagine what you guys are going through.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs from Nancy and David Arsenault.

Condolence from Ahmed Hegazy on July 19th, 2020 1:53 PM

Dear Kenda,

My sincere condolences to you and family. My thoughts are with you. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Ahmed Hegazy

Condolence from Sonya Siddall on July 19th, 2020 2:06 PM

So sorry to all of you for this inconceivable loss. Thinking of you and sending our deepest condolences
Sonya & Adam

Condolence from Kelly Williams on July 19th, 2020 2:08 PM

Kenda, Danny and families I am so sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Maryanne Jackson on July 19th, 2020 3:06 PM

Sending our sincere condolences.
Maryanne & Ken Jackson
Springhill, NS

Condolence from Elaine Coombs on July 19th, 2020 3:33 PM

Kenda and Jerry and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Kolbys’passing. My condolences to you all.

Condolence from Jen pat and family on July 19th, 2020 3:39 PM

words can’t express how deeply sorry we are to hear about the loss of your son, so heartbreaking our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow big hugs to you and your family love Charlie autumn and family xo

Condolence from Marina on July 19th, 2020 4:05 PM

So sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you all!
Sincere sympathy
Marina and John McLaughlan

Condolence from Kim Wenman on July 19th, 2020 4:08 PM

So so sorry for your loss Jerry and Kenda. May the love and support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time and going forward keeping memories of Kolby alive. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence from Carrie on July 19th, 2020 4:32 PM

Kenda

I can’t even imagine what you and your family are going through right now and I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this great loss.

Carrie Bonelli

Condolence from Kim Earle on July 19th, 2020 4:34 PM

My deepest condolences Kenda to you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. A young life taken too soon. Forever in your heart’s. Always loved. Never forgotten. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Big hugs. RIP Kolby. ❤

Sincerely Kim Earle

Condolence from Marie & Neil McGavin on July 19th, 2020 4:57 PM

To Kolby’s family – Jerry and family, Christine & family and grandma Lorraine, Sending our sincere sympathy and hugs to all. Neil and Marie McGavin, Brussels.

Condolence from Lisa Cotton on July 19th, 2020 5:03 PM

I am so very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. May you all find comfort in all of your cherished memories.

Condolence from Nick Hunter – Tara McLean on July 19th, 2020 5:27 PM

We would like to send our condolences to all. Our thoughts are with you.

Condolence from Sheila Graham on July 19th, 2020 5:52 PM

Dear Kenda,
My heart breaks for you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Sheila.

Condolence from Gerald Brus on July 19th, 2020 6:00 PM

Kenda and Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Bruce &Carolyn Pollock on July 19th, 2020 7:00 PM

No words can Express our heartfelt sorrow with your loss of Kolby. He has gone way too soon. His loss will be felt with his friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
The Pollock Family

Condolence from Michelle Doucet on July 19th, 2020 7:25 PM

Kenda I am so sorry to hear the loss of your son, sending my sincere condolences and a big hug.

Condolence from Anne MacDonald on July 19th, 2020 7:47 PM

So sorry Kenda to hear of the passing of your son my thought are with you and your family

Condolence from bill,bev. hannah and family on July 19th, 2020 7:50 PM

so sorry for you and your family on the ioss of your son.hugs and prayers to you all.

Condolence from Nancy Brock on July 19th, 2020 7:51 PM

Devastating, so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Condolence from Mark TarBush on July 19th, 2020 8:58 PM

Our condolences – so sorry to all of you, The TarBush family

Condolence from John and Sue-Lane Perry on July 19th, 2020 9:05 PM

Janice and John
Our deepest condolence on the loss of your grand son. May he rest in peace.
John and Sue-Lane Perry
Barrie,Ont

Condolence from Sandy Woodcock on July 19th, 2020 9:31 PM

My sincere Condolences to the families , so young !

Condolence from Kathie Cowie on July 19th, 2020 9:56 PM

My deepest sympathy to you Kenda, Jerry, Hannah and Libby. What a sweet young man Kolby was, I’m happy to have known him for a short while, and to see the love you all showered upon him.

Condolence from Nicole Burton on July 19th, 2020 10:14 PM

Jerry and family, our deepest sympathies during this tragic time.
We are thinking of you all.
Nicole & Shawn

Condolence from Amber on July 19th, 2020 11:03 PM

My heart aches for the loss of such a beautiful young soul, no words could ever express the pain that you must being going through Kenda, and family, I am thinking about you and wishing I could give you big hug❤️…Amber

Condolence from Jayn Reed on July 19th, 2020 11:19 PM

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. All my love, prayers and hugs to you at the difficult time.
Jayn

Condolence from Charlene & Paul Spence on July 20th, 2020 5:27 AM

Kenda and family. I am at a loss for words. My heart aches for you all. 💔 Something that no parent should ever have to go through, losing their child. We can’t imagine the pain your feeling. Please know our thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. ♥️🙏

Condolence from Trisha McRoberts on July 20th, 2020 6:27 AM

Jerry and family ~ so incredibly sorry for your loss. While there are no words that can adequately convey our sympathy, please know that we are all here lifting you up in thoughts and prayer to help you navigate this most challenging journey. Much Love ❤️

Condolence from Mary Ann Ditzel on July 20th, 2020 7:31 AM

Jerry and Family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hold fast to your sweet memories.

Condolence from Rene Figliomeni on July 20th, 2020 8:27 AM

Kenda and family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. You are in my prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time.

Condolence from Trevor Squires on July 20th, 2020 9:21 AM

Jerry, Kenda, Libby and Hannah we were sad to hear this news. We know that Kolby will always be present in your thoughts and we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Trevor, Janis and Hannah

Condolence from Pat Nigh on July 20th, 2020 9:53 AM

Jerry and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

Condolence from Linda Stiles on July 20th, 2020 12:17 PM

My condolences to you and your family Jerry. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Elaine KIng on July 20th, 2020 12:57 PM

Jerry and family
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences for your loss
Elaine

Condolence from Jeff Coleman on July 20th, 2020 1:05 PM

Jerry, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff and family

Condolence from Colleen Hanlon on July 20th, 2020 1:16 PM

Sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you during this time.

Condolence from Deanna Collins on July 20th, 2020 1:20 PM

Jerry and family,

Such heartbreaking news, my thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time….may you find comfort and strength in your memories ❤️

Deanna

Condolence from Erin Fredin on July 20th, 2020 1:33 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss Jerry and Kenda. Our thoughts are with you and your family in this incredibly difficult time.
Erin and Doug Fredin

Condolence from Karen Triplett on July 20th, 2020 1:38 PM

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Michelle Stehouwer on July 20th, 2020 1:57 PM

Jerry, my deepest condolence to you and your family! May your unimaginable sorrow and pain turn into wonderful memories of the time you shared with Kolby.

Condolence from Mark Brady on July 20th, 2020 2:22 PM

Jerry and Family – I am so sorry to hear about Kolby. Please take care of your family during this time.

Condolence from Rohit Sinha on July 20th, 2020 2:32 PM

So Sorry to hear about this loss and our deepest condolences to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Rohit, Divya & Family

Condolence from June Weir on July 20th, 2020 2:33 PM

Jerry, Kenda and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Kolby. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

June

Condolence from Mike Ropp on July 20th, 2020 2:43 PM

Jerry, Kenda and Family

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Mike and Sue

Condolence from Tracie Armstrong on July 20th, 2020 3:11 PM

Sorry you are going through this-there are no words that will help. My heart is broken for you.
Just know that I am thinking of you Kenda and your family at this time. Sending love

Condolence from Tiffany on July 20th, 2020 4:02 PM

My deepest condolences Kenda & family.
You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
So tragic 💔
– Tiffany & family

Condolence from Steve Tilk on July 20th, 2020 4:24 PM

Dear Jerry, Kendra and family,
I’m thinking of all of you at this sad time. There really are no words to bring comfort, just know you are cared for by many.

Condolence from Lisa Dawtrey on July 20th, 2020 4:48 PM

Deepest sympathy to you and your family Kenda. My thoughts are with you.

Condolence from Yolanda Devries on July 20th, 2020 5:46 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Condolence from Farrell MacInnis on July 20th, 2020 8:00 PM

Jerry & Kenda.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family in this saddest of times. Our prayers are with you.
Farrell & Betty

Condolence from Tanya Wright on July 20th, 2020 8:40 PM

So sorry for your loss Jerry in this difficult time. My condolences to you and your family.
Take Care

Condolence from Mark Pelaj on July 20th, 2020 8:57 PM

Jerry and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our thoughts are with you.
Mark & Katryna Pelaj

Condolence from Amy and Shane Taylor on July 21st, 2020 8:04 AM

Our deepest condolences for your most profound loss of Kolby. Our hearts are with your and you guys are in our thoughts daily. Please accept our ongoing love and support. Amy and Shane Taylor

Condolence from Andrea Livingston on July 21st, 2020 9:14 AM

Kenda and family
Thoughts and prayers with you all

Condolence from Denise & Vic Capitano on July 21st, 2020 9:48 AM

Jerry , Kenda, Libby, Hannah and entire family,
We are at a loss for words. Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this sad and extremely difficult time. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Denise & Vic

Condolence from Julie Bogart on July 21st, 2020 10:31 AM

Kenda-my heart breaks for you,Jerry and the girls. Please know I am thinking of all of you and sending sincere sympathy. Julie

Condolence from Karina and Bryan on July 21st, 2020 10:46 AM

Dear Kenda and family,
I am at a loss for words. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Big hug to you Kenda <3

Condolence from Randy Carroll on July 21st, 2020 12:07 PM

Please accept our warmest condolences, we’re sending thoughts of peace and courage your way.

Randy and Courtney

Condolence from Elize on July 21st, 2020 2:25 PM

I’m so sorry to hear about Kolby. My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending biggest of hugs, Elize

Condolence from FernandoDavila Davila on July 21st, 2020 5:06 PM

To Kenda and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the whole family. Nando

Condolence from Ian McKinnon on July 21st, 2020 8:35 PM

Jerry, Kendra and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ian and Bianca

Condolence from The Cassone Family on July 21st, 2020 10:06 PM

Extending our deepest condolences during this difficult time. We are thinking of all of you and we send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son .

Condolence from Sue Siegel on July 21st, 2020 10:28 PM

I’m so incredibly sorry and sad for your family’s loss. My deepest condolences to you, Jerry and your daughters.
Sue Siegel

Condolence from Patricia and Chris Harburn on July 21st, 2020 11:10 PM

Our deepest sympathies with your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Condolence from Hans, Sherri and Jansen on July 22nd, 2020 12:05 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Kolby touched many lives and will be missed by his many friends. Our deepest condolences for your unimaginable loss.

The Otten Family

Condolence from Cheryl Cook on July 22nd, 2020 6:30 AM

Kenda, I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Condolence from Laura Rutherford on July 22nd, 2020 8:13 AM

No amount of words can express the pain that you are each going through. We are sending you love and prayers and hope you are able to find strength during this dark time.
Laura & Matt

Condolence from Lisa Towle on July 22nd, 2020 8:16 AM

Jerry,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Lisa

Condolence from Jason Maxwell on July 22nd, 2020 9:04 AM

Jerry and family,

My deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

Condolence from Janine Satterley on July 22nd, 2020 9:24 AM

Jerry and Family,

My sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Will Bishop on July 22nd, 2020 10:03 AM

Jerry and family,

I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Condolence from Ken Berfelz on July 22nd, 2020 11:03 AM

Our deepest condolences Kenda Jerry and rest of family . Lots of great memories with Kolby around house . Still to this vividly remember Jonathan chasing Austin and Kolby around the lawn at apartment and scaring them to death at corner of driveway . Great memories . Just always remember the good person you raised and kind heart he had and always respectful . Thoughts and prays always . Ken

Condolence from Joshua Allen on July 22nd, 2020 11:57 AM

I’m honored to have known Kolby.

We had alot of laughs together and had some great times. I wish that could continue… Cody, Kolby and myself were thinking about moving into a house not too long ago. I wish we had found a place during that time to at least spend some more valuable time with Kolby.

I will cherish all the memories that I have with him.

My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Josh

Condolence from Murray & Vicki Smith & family on July 22nd, 2020 12:36 PM

Our deepest sympathies for your loss

Condolence from Deborah Sharpe on July 22nd, 2020 1:09 PM

My sincerest condolences for your heartbreaking loss. I simply cannot imagine what your family must be going through and I wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Diane Harrigan on July 22nd, 2020 6:02 PM

Kendra and family
I am overwhelmed with sadness for the loss of your son Kolby .Please accept my sympathy …there are no words that can describe how difficult losing your child is .just please accept all the love and caring from our ICU work family ,

Condolence from Erin Rooney on July 22nd, 2020 6:23 PM

Although I never had the gift of knowing Kolby, it was very clear after the service you raised a remarkable young man.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss and am holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Sarah Piper on July 22nd, 2020 6:57 PM

Jerry and family,

My deepest sympathy at this difficult time. May your loving memories comfort you.

Sarah

Condolence from Cathy Spina on July 22nd, 2020 7:25 PM

My heart breaks for you and your family Kenda. My sincerest sympathies to you all.

Condolence from Sandy on July 22nd, 2020 10:45 PM

Jerry, Kenda, Libby and Hannah. My deepest condolences on the loss of such a wonderful son and brother. May your memories of Kolby and the love of those who surround you give you strength and peace in the days ahead.

Condolence from Lily Tam on July 23rd, 2020 7:56 PM

Kenda,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Condolence from Joyce Donais on July 24th, 2020 3:26 PM

Dear Kenda

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful son Kolby.
My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family.
Keeping you all in my prayers

Condolence from Patrycja on July 27th, 2020 10:31 AM

Jerry,
our deepest sympathies to you and your Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Patrycja and Marek

Condolence from Jake Doelle on July 28th, 2020 2:57 AM

So sorry for your loss Jerry. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xox

Condolence from Pat Stapleton on July 30th, 2020 9:46 PM

Dear Kenda and your family
I am so so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son Kolby
Please know that you are are in my thoughts and prayers at this vey sad and difficult time.

Thinking of you
Pat Stapleton

Condolence from Dawn Phillips on August 31st, 2020 10:37 AM

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Kolby during his time with us at New Era. I was impressed by his kind heart and wonderful personality. He will forever be remembered as a talented, full of life sweet young man. He left his mark on all of us here and we are truly blessed to have known him. We all send our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Condolence from Shay de Jong on August 31st, 2020 1:18 PM

I worked with Kolby at NEG. We ate lunch together almost everyday and got to know each other. He was hilarious, talented and kind hearted. He always made me laugh! I will truly miss him and my thoughts are with his family. He will be missed. – Miss you Timbit.

Condolence from Alisha Moore on August 31st, 2020 6:14 PM

I am deeply sorry for this tremendous loss and my heartfelt condolences go out to all of Kolby’s family and friends.

I met Kolby as a fellow student during my time at Fanshawe College. I hadn’t had the chance to know him well, but he was always incredibly kind and well liked!

If there is anything our class can do to help in addition to donating, I’m sure we would all love to help any way we could!

My deepest sympathies 💙

Condolence from Bill Bowman on September 1st, 2020 6:14 PM

I am terribly sorry for your loss. I was one of Kolby’s Graphic Design professors at Fanshawe College and he was a pleasure to have in class and a fine young man. He will be remembered as such.

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