DOUGLAS ALEXANDER KELLAS

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DOUGLAS ALEXANDER KELLAS Peacefully on October 27, 2006 at Seven Oaks Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, Doug, widower of Joan, passed away at the age of 83 years. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his children, Bruce (Sigrid), Dianne, Elaine, Lorna (Michael), Robert (Sharon), David (Sandy), ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews and many friends. Doug was predeceased by his loving wife Joan in 2005, parents Williamina and James, sister Margaret, brother Frank and sister-in-law Vi. Dad was born and raised in the Fort Rouge area. Upon graduation from Kelvin High School, Dad worked for National Drugs Wholesale where he met Mom. In 1942, he joined the RCNVR proudly serving his country on the H.M.C.S. Wetaskiwin until August 1945. On December 30, 1943, on leave from active service, Dad married Mom. After the war Dad joined the City of Winnipeg Police Department where he worked for 30 years, retiring as Acting Staff Inspector of the Juvenile Division. Dad and Mom spent many enjoyable summers at the cottage at Grand Beach with family and friends. In 1971, Dad and Mom moved to St. Andrews where they enjoyed their gardening and volunteered as caretakers for Little Britain United Church. In his retirement he enjoyed golfing and cross country skiing, volunteering at the Western Canadian Aviation Museum and working with his brother Frank. Dad and Mom moved to Sandy Hook in 1993 and later to Gimli. When Mom's health failed they moved back to Winnipeg. Recently Dad resided at Amber Meadow. Dad was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He primarily enjoyed woodworking and carpentry, and at 70 years of age took on the task of renovating their cottage in Sandy Hook into a year round residence. He also spent many enjoyable hours with his children working on their homes. Dad had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Dad's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Our family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Seven Oaks Hospital especially the Emergency, ICU and the 5th floor Unit 4 wards. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dad's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, PO Box 2598 Station Main, Winnipeg R3C 4B3. CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 30, 2006