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JACKEY (JACK) ELLETT
Date of Passing: Nov 29, 2020
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JACKEY (JACK) ELLETT
Jack was predeceased by his wife Mollie and siblings, Wilfred, Agnes and Owen. Lovingly remembered by his children, Barry (Dinah) of Victoria, Jane (Nancy) of Pleasanton, CA, Joanne (David) of Winnipeg; also survived by grandchildren, Lori (Gary), Kristi, Scott (Andi), Paul (Annamarie), Sarah (Larry), and great-grandchildren, Cole, Zena, Lily, Ava, Jayden, Jett, Jack and Flynn.
Jack and Mollie were well known in Fort Rouge for their family business, Ellett's Restaurant, from 1950 until they retired in 1979.
The family would like to thank the staff at Glenwarren Lodge for their loving, compassionate care of Jack these last few years.
Cremation has taken place and the family will gather for a Celebration of Life at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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FYI, Ellett's Restaurant was mentioned in "Canada: A Peoples History" on CBC Television--in the episode "Comfort & Fear 1946-1964". - Posted by: PAUL CASLER (Admirer) on: Jun 03, 2025
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My condolences to the family. My knowledge of Jack was as the kid growing up next door. His youthfulness and relaxed friendliness, in comparison with the other neighbourhood dads, never seemed to compute in my child's brain, given that his son was older than me and most of the other neighbourhood kids. Our interactions never went much beyond a few friendly words but he was always a presence in my mind. My memory, perhaps mistaken, was that he was the only dad I knew who had a convertible. Very cool. - Posted by: Rowland Lorimer (Neighbour) on: Dec 16, 2020
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We were so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. Our dad Keith Routley had his dental practice across the street from Jack’s restaurant. Also he had a cottage beside us at at Lake of the Woods. Both families would often get together. Water skiing, going on picnic’s down the lake, playing cards. Many great memories. The Routley Family - Posted by: Routley Family (Friend) on: Dec 13, 2020
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Growing up in Fort Rouge area of Winnipeg in the 40's and 50's I fondly remember Mr. Ellett and Ellett's Restaurant. It would have been around 1950 that his fine looking restaurant that seemed a cut above others opened its doors. Clean, efficient serving quality meals (often hamburger and fries). Greaves restaurant across the street was the gathering spot of youth in the area but when trying to impress it was Ellett's restaurant that got the call. Operated by Mr Ellett who recognized the value of his customers.... even if ordering a hamburger with fries. Mr Ellett was a true restauranteur. My condolences to the Ellett family. - Posted by: John Rendall (customer/admirer) on: Dec 12, 2020