William Bruce Kelly

William Bruce Kelly (Bruce)

After a lengthy courageous battle he died peacefully on Wed 11 March 2026 at Diana Isaac Retirement Village.

Dearly loved partner of Chris Hodder.
Father & Father-in-law of Laura, Emma, Patrick & Annie Kelly.

Stepfather of Sarah & Brayden Cooper.

Pop of Brayden, Flynn & Dylan Cooper, Mason & Marley.
Moose to Philip & Hayley, Addilyn, Hudson & Lily Hodder
and Cherie & Wade, Stella & Sadie Gillson.

Brother & Brother-in-law of Ann & Mark Johansen, Kathryn, Stephen & Karen,
Owen & Angela, Jeffrey, Meryn & Neil Penno.

Stepbrother to John & Helen, Murray & Anne and Shirley Wyma.

Uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

May your beautiful soul rest easy.

A Celebration of Bruce’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel entry from Whitmore Street Christchurch on Thursday March 19 at 1.00pm. Due to upcoming Road Works it would be easier to enter John Rhinds Chapel off Whitmore Street.