I met Kitt when I was a medical student working in anesthesia at LGH. I was torn about where to go next with my training. She spoke so highly about Halifax and her time at Dalhousie; I am so grateful to Kitt for helping sway me to move from Vancouver to Halifax for my own residency.  She will be deeply missed. 

To all of Kitt’s family, friends and colleagues,


On December 10, 2020 at 12:15pm PST we will be holding a 75 minute Virtual Celebration of Life for Kitt.  An in person celebration was planned for last spring but had to be postponed. Now that it is clear we won’t be gathering together in the near future to remember, laugh, cry and celebrate in person, we would like to honour and remember her virtually. 


We have included space in the ceremony to hear from Kitt’s community in words, photos or song.  There is time, should you desire, to share a brief story or memory of Kitt and how her presence touched your life.  We are hoping to hear from people from the various chapters of Kitt’s life and so we’d ask that you prepare your thoughts in advance and target 1-2 minutes for your sharing.  If planning to contribute, please let Katie Beadon know as soon as possible, and no later than Friday November 27th your interest and whether it will be words, music or otherwise.  We will then arrange an advance list with the order in which people will speak.  You can reach Katie at kbeadon@gmail.com.


Here are the details for the Celebration of Life, including the Zoom link information:


Date and Time: Dec 10, 2020 12:15 PM Vancouver


Celebration of Life - Dr. Kitt Turney

Please join us to remember and celebrate Kitt.


Please click the zoom link below to join:

https://phsa.zoom.us/j/66793964785?pwd=Z2ZCS3hNWXFkaW5CV2RyMHEyZUVxQT09


Webinar ID: 667 9396 4785

Password: 602397


If unable to join by computer or mobile device, please join by telephone:

1-833-955-1088 (Toll Free)


Kitt touched the lives of so many, we are sure we have missed some people who might like to join. Please share this invitation with anyone else you feel may want to be a part of the celebration.


You are warmly invited to share your favourite photos of Kitt.  Please click the following link to add them to the google photos folder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fUohNsds5t6CJhiE9. 


We look forward to see

Jill.  I heard of Kitt's passing while recently visiting Dr Lui.  I hope that you, Wyatt and Jed have found some peace in dealing with the loss.  I always felt like I was touching a corner of  family when visiting your dental office and loved the stories you told about your two beloved children and their special bond.  Fond memories and fond thoughts.  

I stumbled upon a post about Kitt's passing 7 months after the fact. I met Kitt around 2006 at QCL. I thought the world of her and was not surprised how she went after her career goals with the same vigor and enthusiasm she gave to everything. Wyatt, I am so sorry you lost someone I know was one of your best Friends. Kitt, I hope you are looking down  on us all and smiling as we stumle our way through this crazy life. 

My time with Kitt was especially brief but I think that only serves to underscore the impression she left on me. 

She was the previous tenant of my current apartment in Halifax. When I was first looking to rent the place she let me inside and showed me around and we had some time to just chat. After deciding to move in Kitt offered to leave quite a bit of her belongings to my roommates and I since she was making a cross country move and excited for her new job as an anesthesiologist, saying she felt good about paying it forward to us. She left so many things we still use. She even left us things to sell on her behalf  and told us we could keep the money, even when offered to have it transferred. We all couldn't believe her generosity and thanked her as much as we could. She seemed so full and bright, leaving to start a big chapter of her life. 

I don't know how I came about the news of her passing but I was so shocked when I did. I can only imagine the sense of loss for those to whom she was an integral part of their lives. I'll always remember her generosity. Thanks, Kitt.

To those who knew and loved Kitt more than I yet had the opportunity, I was so saddened to hear of Kitt's passing. Although I can not know the extent of your grief at this time, for me at least in my small way, I am left with a feeling of loss for the potential of a growing friendship and trusted colleague. Even in the short time I knew Kitt, since she came to LGH, I was struck by her vibrancy and energy. As the snow started to fall we had spoken with excitement of skiing together through the winter season! It is rare that we meet people that so easily both put us at ease, bring us joy, and inspire us. Kitt was already all these things to me as a new friend and colleague. Such gifts are rare, and I am holding to this gratitude in my sadness. She will be so terribly missed.
Jacqui

Kitt was one of my anesthesiology colleagues at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. She would have been offered a position anywhere she wanted to work, but she chose to join our group. It was a privilege to have known and worked with Kitt. She was a talented and caring anesthesiologist, a terrific colleague and a wonderful person. She is terribly missed by all of us. 

Kitt, I have only known you for a short time, but I will always remember your sing-songy voice that lit up the atmosphere at work. That sequin fanny pack you wore around represented the shining person you were. You are gone but your spirit will not be forgotten! 

As a childhood friend, I had not seen Kitt since shortly after graduation. She was a gem and my heart goes out to her family and friends. 💙 Sending love to wherever you are. 

Kitt Katt ... you were only 3 years older than my daughter.  You were so idealistic. You always reminded me of a flower child from the 60s and I would tease you affectionately about it whenever I had the chance. You took up space in a most remarkable way. 

You are no longer like water droplets in the waterfall,  you are now one with the river.  I mourn for myself and your friends and colleagues but my soul aches for your intimate loved ones. 

I also had the honor of meeting, and getting to know Kitt at QCL. I am not the best at these types of things, who really is honestly. My heart aches for Jill, Jed and Wyatt. 
The world is a lesser place without you....Gods speed Kitt. 

What a wonderful lady. We shared the care of the staff at QCL. Had some great times and as always Kit was all about her comrades, family and friends. Of course Wyatt was at the top of her list. I was blessed to have been a work mate and friend of you Kit. You have been and will always be in my thoughts, God Bless you as I am sure he has already done.Keith...oh and bye the way thank you for letting me to get to know .. Jill Jed and Wyatt. You are in my heart K ❤️

I’m an RN that had the pleasure of working with Kitt in Halifax. I first met her when I worked in ICU and we all appreciated her leadership, listening skills and ability to confidently lead a situation.  I then went on to work with her in recovery room during her last 2 years in Halifax and was so happy to see her when I did. Always smiling, and ready to have a laugh. And what a laugh, 💕. I know how important her family was to her as she always mentioned how happy you all were she was coming back, she stressed this when we tried to convince her to stay. And we tried very often. This loss is felt coast to coast.
I am so very deeply sorry for your loss and will forever hold Kitt close in my thoughts. 

What can I say that has not already been said about beautiful,funny  talented and caring Kitt ? I am a physician who worked at the hospital with Kitt. I first heard about Kitt from my daughter ,who had just been given an anaesthetic by Kitt when she first joined the staff. My daughter's words were " Mum ,you would love my anaesthetist Kitt Turney " and indeed when I met her a few weeks later I certainly did. A few days later in the staff room desperately trying to memorise music for the choir Espiritu that I belonged to ,Kitt saw me and asked about the choir .She joined and What a wonderful addition for us. Through our practices I feel Kitt and I became good friends despite the big age difference. Kitt, We all loved you and will miss you terribly .My condolences and sympathy are extended to your Mum and Dad and families. Kitt has left me with a legacy I will never forget ,Kath Perry . 

Kitt, you were such a shining star on earth and, maybe now, somewhere in the sky.  
I am a physician colleague of Kitt's at LGH and a friend in song. 
Reading through the beautiful sentiments that those before me have shared, I realize that Kitt had the same joyful impact on all of us.  We are all better for having shared a part of her journey.  I will remember and miss her forever.

As for Kitt, music is healing for some -  one of our mutual singing friends sent me the most beautiful song which I am sharing because I know Kitt would have loved it.  It is a live recording of Atlantic Canada's Ennis Sisters singing "I Will Sing You Home" - CBC/Radio Canada.

My heart and thoughts go out to Kitt's family.
In every memory, Love lives on.

I first met Kitt back in 2006 during her first year working at Queen Charlotte Lodge in Haida Gwaii. As many can attest friendship with Kitt was immediate and effortless. Her contagious laugh, hilarious wit, profound insight and ability to make you feel at ease were some of her very many qualities that all who knew her loved. 
My fond memories of spending the weekend on her Dad’s boat in the Gulf Islands enjoying freshly cooked spotted prawns, sitting around the campfire at the lodge hearing her raw natural talent sing true, watching the excitement in her face as she battled a chinook or discussing life over a cold pint of NS’s micro-brew are imprinted in my mind.
My friendship with Kitt was of a rare, beautiful nature where we would go years without speaking and when we would finally reconnect it was as if no time passed at all. I was fortunate enough to be the first to introduce her to the City of Halifax when she moved out here for her residency. Pointing out all of Halifax’s gems, like Gus’s pub, where I knew she would feel at home.
She was a true friend who was incredibly generous, fiercely kind, and extraordinarily genuine. The heartbreak of this loss is felt globally as Kitt made lifelong connections wherever she was.  
To Jed, Jill and Wyatt, there are no words to express the sorrow of this loss, may you find comfort in the loving memories shared. Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences.
Kitt, you beautiful soul, you will be forever loved and forever missed.


Kitt , what a beautiful light you were. So sad that I only got to know you for such a short time in Saint John. I hope that you know you lifted up so many people with your positive attitude and humour. Wherever you are now, know that your laugh will echo in my memory forever and that you will be deeply missed.  My sincere condolences for your family for losing such a wonderful soul.. 

The most beautiful person on this earth. Kitt was the best of everything, her laugh, her love, her ability to connect with everyone. It is her laugh that I still hear, and sometimes her tinges of sadness, and the warmth and strength of her last hugs. I will miss her so. My tears will never cease, but the joy of her memories will live on. Such sorrow for all of her family, Jill, Jed, Wyatt and her extended family and strong network of friends. She touched so many. This earth will never be the same without her.  Mary
Kitt was a most kind and gentle soul who touched our family in so many ways. I cannot believe I’m writing these words in this tense about such a beautiful person. I will miss her forever. John


To echo Riley, I wish I could’ve known you longer. As I write this, I struggle to use the past tense. Here goes...

You were so cool, Kitt. From your name to your relaxed happy nature, you drew people in. I was so happy to accompany you to the Chan Centre to hear David Suzuki speak. Your phone was dying, but when the Q&A portion came around, we texted in your question from my phone. You wanted to know whether to vote Green or vote strategically. The question divided the panelists and on stage hilarity ensued. We giggled on our way out of the talk and debated the issues for the next couple hours. I looked up to you in so many ways and still do.  

It breaks my heart that you’re gone. I wish healing to your family who I know meant so much to you. You’re the best. 

I will always remember her genuine laugh and sense of humour. She was a special addition to our anesthesia family in Halifax . Lots of great memories to comfort us at this difficult time . 

The world will be a sadder place without you in it my friend. You were the shining star of our resident program in Halifax. Always smiling, always a kind word, always a pleasure to work with. 
   You touched so many people Kitt. You will be missed and never forgotten.
   Rest In Peace my friend.
           Love ❤️ Cheryl Scott 

Kitt, you made everyday i spent with you very special. Your smile and your laugh made me the happiest i have ever been. You were the most caring and thoughtful person i have ever met, you made me want to be a better person each day. Your energy and sense of adventure created amazing memories.

I will carry your energy forever in my heart. I will carry memories of you forever in my mind. Your love will comfort me on the darkest days.

I love you Kitt Turney. You will always be with me and a part of me.
Love Reid

I met Kitt a year and a half ago when she joined our department at Lions Gate. I wish I could have known her longer. Her spirit was infectious, her laugh contagious and being in her presence was always an uplifting experience. She was the type of person I aspired to be like.

I’ll miss seeing her smile, hearing her joke around and of course her green sequinned fanny pack! Seeing her at work always made my day better. 

The world was unquestionably better with her in it and I feel blessed for the short time I shared it with her. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.


Kitt was a true one of a kind person who made everyone around her instantly fall in love with her.  She was effortlessly cool, supremely talented and so incredibly kind.

Kitt and I met working at Queen Charlotte Lodge in Haida Gwaii in 2008. Kitt was friendly with everyone, a hilarious person, and completely at home at the lodge. The staff quickly became like a family, and I count my days there as some of the most fulfilling of my life. 

When I think of Kitt I think of us all circled around her down  by the ocean listening to her stunning rendition of "Wagon Wheel" by Old Crow Medicine Show. For the past decade, that song has been Kitt's song to me, and will now hold an even more special place in my heart.

Over the year's I was always so impressed with Kitt's dedication and drive to get into medical school, her ability to put everyone around her at ease, and her incredible social network, which she was always happy to invite newcomers into. 

Kitt was a person like no other and she will be so incredibly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. We are all better for having had her beautiful soul in our lives.
 
I've been spending many moments wishing I had had just one more visit with her before she passed, but I will hold on so dearly to the times we did share and take some solace in hearing everyone's wonderful memories of her. She's gone far too soon, but I smile knowing she lived so many lifetimes worth of accomplishments and adventures during her short time on Earth. 

We all miss you so much Kitten. And I am sending all the love and healing thoughts to your family during this difficult time.

at gus's pub in north halifax, there was a regular sunday performance by the big country ramblers. it wasn't really an open mic, per se, but that didn't stop kitt, so enthused at the musicality of the night, to approach at a break and ask to sing a number with the group. wayfaring stranger with kitt's voice and a slide guitar has stuck with me for a long time, as does her attitude about sharing talents and joys. i was a nurse to her post-ops in both halifax and north van and i loved knowing a day at work was going to be with her; it virtually guaranteed a good day. i miss her laugh. my condolences to kitt's family in this immense time of loss. she will be missed.

I met Kitt when she started her residency in Halifax. I was living in Toronto at the time and would fly out to visit one of her colleagues (my then boyfriend,  now husband). She was immediately warm and kind. Her welcoming spirit made me feel like I belonged when I eventually moved to Halifax. I count myself lucky to have spent one of our last days in Nova Scotia together enjoying Lunenburg and nearby beaches. I will cherish my memories of her forever. She will be dearly missed.

My wife had a Christmas wreath on our front door that was very “over the top”. I always wanted her to get rid of it, especially as the winter ended and spring drew near. I wasn’t making any headway in that discussion. A few friends were very polite and said that they liked the wreath...

...One day Kitt came over for a drink. The first thing she did when she saw the wreath was laugh in her famous way, and said “what the hell is that thing?!”

Kitt and I loved to argue about pretty much everything. But we will always have the same taste in wreaths.

I met Kitt when she moved to Halifax for Anesthesia residency, and remember her words of encouragement as I was applying to residency myself. She encouraged everybody. She always was driven to help others, as a physician, and as a mentor for her fellow travelers. She was relentlessly positive, with an irresistible joie de vivre. Her musical talents were widely appreciated. On occasion, she was even known to recite poetry from memory. Also a formidable athlete, Kitt truly was the renaissance-person we all strove to be. She has uplifted so many others throughout her life. She will be missed dearly.

Kitt was an anesthesiology resident two years ahead of me, a fellow Vancouverite Coast-to-Coast in the Maritimes. Kitt was an inspiration. She was so fun and approachable, and brought smiles and sunshine wherever she went. She was talented inside and outside of medicine, balancing music, sports, and other adventures with residency, and went above and beyond to spearhead many wellness events for us fellow residents. I will always remember Kitt's kindness, generosity, empathy, and beautiful spirit. My condolences. 

Kitt sang with the Espiritu for the past two years in the second soprano section. Our latest concerts were at the Kay Meek on December 6 and December 7. Little would we know that it was the last chance for us to share the joy of choir with Kitt.

She was such a great addition to the choir and all of us in the choir family shall miss her lots. I can still hear her rich and lovely voice in my mind.

My name is Kaylee I am an anesthetic technician in Halifax and have had the pleasure of working with Kitt since day one of her residency.  She always had the biggest smile and the greatest laugh. We shared the same personality and quickly became friends. Still keeping in touch after she graduated and left Halifax. I will miss her so deeply and miss our talks. Which she would always say the most kind and funny things to me.  With one of the last things she wrote me “I miss your smiling face and goofball attitude” well now I can say the same. Everyone who knew you loved you and this is being felt everywhere. I will miss you my friend. My heart goes out to everyone especially your family. But know I am a better person for knowing you. Luv your goofball friend xo

I worked with Kitt in Halifax and her and I would head to Martock from time to time for some good ol outdoor fun! We always had the greatest chats! I’ll always look back fondly at the great spirit that she held wherever she went.  Her loss will be felt immensely, for she was one of the best people I ever met. My thoughts go out to her family. 

Kitt was so loved by all those who knew her.  We started our residency training in Halifax together, and I will cherish the memories of long nights of hard work and more than a bit of laughter together at the bedside.  She helped countless patients through her work as an empathetic and compassionate physician, and supported her fellow residents through their own trials. She will be deeply missed.

I only have fond memories of your beloved Kitt. I am a nurse  in Halifax and I wanted you to know what a pleasure it was to work with Kitt. Over the last few days I have spoken to many colleagues who have been terribly saddened by this news. May happy memories of Kitt help you during this time of grief. 
With heartfelt sympathy,
Tammy Baxter

All of those in Halifax from Kitt’s work family in Anaesthesiology are grieving her loss deeply.She was loved here and will remain in our memories forever.Our deepest condolences to her family and friends in Vancouver.You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers in this most difficult of times.


OBITUARIO

Kitt Turney

26 marzo, 1982 – 10 diciembre, 2019

First Memorial Funeral Services & Boal Chapel and Memorial Gardens

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