ARCHIE KELLAS

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ARCHIE KELLAS March 14, 1916 ~ May 9, 2007 Born in Edinburgh, Scotland on March 14, 1916 Archie (Bumpa) passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2007 at the Concordia Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Shirley (1997) and his two brothers, John (1971) and Bill (1941 in Hong Kong) he is survived by his two great sisters, Margaret and Jean as well as his four children and 11 grandchildren; Craig (Diane Donnelly), Cole, Matt, Will and Jordan; Vance, Marisa and Miles; Darryl-lynn (Doug Kehler), Lisa and Tanya; Kerry (David Chizda), Jared, Carly and Zac. Archie served overseas in the Royal Canadian Navy as a helmsman quartermaster for 3 1/2 years on the H.M.C.S. Leaside during the Second World War. He took an early retirement at age 60 from Canada Malting after a career that spanned more than 35 years. He was very proud to receive his life membership from Rockwood A.N.A.F. Unit #303 in 1969. Archie was a great fan of many sports, having played them in his youth, but baseball was his first love. The family would like to thank the staff of the Home Care program; in particular Mary Anne Syzek for all her kind attention and especially Kristine and Aisha for their loving care of Dad these last several months. A special heartfelt thanks to Darryl-lynn, Doug, Lisa and Tanya for dedicating the past six years of their lives to caring for Dad. They opened their hearts and their home to him and in doing so made the last few years of his life comfortable and surrounded by love. We can never thank you enough for this. In accordance with Archie's wishes, a private family graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Suite 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2007