Ian Robin Wilson Kinnell passed away peacefully and gracefully on May 12, 2025.

Our hearts are filled with love and warm beautiful memories because of the efforts Ian (Dad) put into his and our lives. Born on June 18th, 1934, in Bexhill, Sussex England, Ian grew up as an only child to his mom Winifred and father Thomas. Family meant everything to him, so he dedicated his life to raising the best possible family unit. He was the most amazing husband and wonderful father. His love for travel and food saw him planning the next family vacation or event, usually on the heels of finishing up the previous one.

Ian and his loving wife Mary Ann (a nurse at Penticton Hospital) were married in Penticton in 1959, prompting a beautiful family. He is survived by Mary Ann and four children Greg (Robyn), Vicki (Dan), Glenn (Carrie), Geoff and his one grandson, Harrison.

Ian was educated in Victoria B.C where he earned his Chartered Accountant Degree in 1957. He moved from Edmonton to Lethbridge in 1963 where he joined Williams Tanner Bell Chartered Accountants (now KPMG) as a partner. He was awarded his FCA by the Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1994. He retired in 1995 to enjoy time with his golf buddies and be reunited with his old Kinsmen friends.

Besides serving numerous committees of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, he also served on the board of many local organizations including Lethbridge Pre School Services, Yate Memorial Theatre, Lethbridge Musical Theatre, McKillop United Church, Lethbridge Kinsmen Club, Lethbridge Swim Club, United Way, Canadian Cancer Society, University of Lethbridge Foundation, Southern Alberta Rehabilitation Society and the Lethbridge Community Foundation.

He will be joining his parents, granddaughter Sally, brother-in-law Andy, parent-in-laws, good friends and family members who have paved the way to greet him.

We would like to thank the Buffalo Grace Manor staff and beautiful residents who have graced all of our lives over the past two years.

Ian (Dad) will be greatly missed by us all.

There will be no funeral service at Ian’s request as the family will meet privately. In lieu of flowers the family invite you to do an act of kindness or charity for someone in need.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel.