Obituary of Audrey Kettlewell

Audrey Muriel Kettlewell (nee Dick) September 12, 1912 -November 7, 2009 'And in the end, the love you get is equal to the love you give' She was a most amazing individual; her natural charm and intelligence endeared her to all whom she met and all those who knew her as a friend loved her; that love will live on in our hearts. Audrey lived a privileged early childhood, faced the challenges of raising boys from two marriages, her first job as a cytologist at the age of 52, the adventures of an active retirement and then of challenge and companionship in her final years at the Granite Club duplicate bridge tables. Born in Ottawa to an accomplished civil and mining engineer, and the sole daughter of the Castle & Sons (Montreal) furniture and stained glass industries, her early years were spent in the fold of a young family as her father William Dick (MSc, McGill '11) developed his expertise in Canada's coal industry. Audrey hated wreaths on doors—remembering the many black ones she saw while living in Winnipeg during the 1918 flu epidemic and the signal to her that she had lost a playmate. She lost a brother, Gordon, to illness when living in Calgary; the family moved to Banff soon after. Control of the Cadomin Coal Company led the family to Edmonton where her mother, Muriel, and the Dick home became a centre for Edmonton society. While the family home remained in Edmonton, Audrey attended school in Vancouver at Crofton House from 1924-1931 (Class of '31) and joined the family in Edmonton or at their summer home at Qualicum Beach during school breaks. Prior to attending the UofA, Audrey embarked on a lengthy trip to Europe and many other parts of the world. "Two twins" is not a redundancy with Audrey: identical twins Robert and William Hutton (predeceased 1946) were born in 1940, followed by a single brother Donald Hutton (predeceased 2008) in 1944; fraternal twins Michael and David Faulkner born in 1949, followed by a single brother Douglas Faulkner in 1953. Her long sought hope to have a girl was only realized in 1981 with the birth of her only grandchild: Megan Faulkner of Vancouver. Following the loss of her husband Frank Faulkner, Audrey married Jack Kettlewell in 1971 and made Toronto her home. When not sailing internationally on their yacht, the "Dreda," out of the RCYC, or traveling the world by other means, Audrey and Jack could be found playing in Bridge tournaments around the world—both earning Silver Life Master honours. Her decision to move to White Rock, BC this year was held back by her many friendships in Toronto, especially with her Bridge Club, but also her professional advisors and support persons who became family, and by her closeness to her brother Donald Dick and sister Elizabeth McCutcheon who deeply mourn Audrey's passing. For her family and friends in Vancouver, a memorial service will take place in Vancouver. Please confirm desire to attend this service at audreymemorial@shaw.ca For her family and friends in Toronto, a memorial service will be held in the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) on Thursday, November 19 at 11 o'clock. If desired, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.