MONTKTON - Kelly Ann Bruner, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2009 while boating on Cedar Lake in Monkton.
Kelly was born March 4, 1968 in Boston, MA. She was a 1986 graduate of South Burlington High School and a graduate of Trinity College. Following college she was employed in the banking industry as a bookkeeper/accountant for several years and was currently a bookkeeper for A. Johnson Lumber Company in Bristol.
Kelly was an accomplished gardener and cook. She was an animal lover and devoted her time to the foster care program at the Humane Society of Chittenden County. She also loved to ride horses.
She is survived by her parents, Harvey & Joyce (Flanders) Bruner of Essex; her very special friend, Ken Palmer of Monkton; siblings, Dennis Bruner and Luci of Berkshire, Rodney Bruner and Cindy of Underhill Center, Timothy Bruner of Colchester, and Kandy Schmidt of Burlington; many nieces and nephews; She is also survived by her animal friends; her 2 cats, and her faithful German Shepherd, Jenna.
Kelly was a very special person to all who knew her and was a true joy to have known. We love and miss you Kelly.
Friends are invited to call at the Ready Funeral Home, 261 Shelburne Road in Burlington on Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A memorial service will follow the calling hours at the funeral home on Thursday at 4:00 PM .
For those who wish, contributions in Kellys memory may be made to the Human Society of Chittenden County, 142 Kindness Court, So. Burlington, VT 05403.
Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls is assisting Kellys family with arrangements.