Ceilidh Jean Kay

Ceilidh Jean Kay passed away on April 24, 2026 peacefully at the age of 50 years old. She is survived by her loving husband Josh, her three beautiful children Allison, Archer, and Marshall, and her mother Barb Walsh.

Ceilidh had many roles in her lifetime: sea kayak instructor, dog sled guide, and apple orchard harvester to name a few. Her 23 year career as Paramedic was where she found her calling. She had an ability to bring a sense of calm to those around her, helping patients and their families feel cared for in their most vulnerable moments. She balanced urgency with deep compassion, and her ever-warm hands offered quiet reassurance when it was needed most.

Ceilidh had a way with people, too. She made friends everywhere she went. She would always talk to strangers while out and about, offering a compliment, striking up a conversation, and making their day just a little brighter for it. She had a way of connecting with people so easily, and brought joy, laughter, and fun everywhere she went.

Most of all, Ceilidh was a loving wife and mother to her husband and children.

Her husband was the greatest person she ever met, and he felt the same way about her. They loved each other fiercely, with a love that never wavered, only grew and evolved over time. Their love was the kind that we all dream about finding, and one they were both endlessly grateful to have experienced together.

Her proudest achievement was the life she created with her family. She was so proud of who her children have become, and excited for all that lies ahead for them. She taught them the joy of living in the moment, the joy in the little and the big things, but especially the little things. She taught them how to care for others, especially those in need. She fostered courage and strength in them to stand up for what they believe in, and to be proud of who they are.

Her funeral will take place sometime soon. A small gathering of those she loved most in this world. She didn’t get a chance to attend the Going Away party she had planned, so we will celebrate her life instead sometime later this year.

Our Ceilidh, my Love, our children’s Mom, our daughter, our A.J., our Cales, our best friend, friend, Aunt, Sister-in-Law, and so much more to so many people will always be loved, missed, and remembered. We honour her memory each time we pause to find the joy in the little things.