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MELISSA DAWN KESS
Born: Nov 07, 1985
Date of Passing: Dec 11, 2020
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MELISSA DAWN KESS
She leaves to mourn her partner Rori McNiven; their two beautiful children, Jocelyn and Mason; her sister Jenn Kess (Jason Smith) and baby nephew August; her parents, Janice and Chris Kess; her in-laws, Brent and Sandra Pilling, Neil and Lucie McNiven; sisters-in-law, Tessa McNiven, Corinne Mashour (Ahmed); brothers-in-law, Justin Pilling (Melissa), Kyle and Aidan Leduc-McNiven, along with many family and friends.
Melissa grew up in Winnipeg, where she attended John Pritchard Elementary School and graduated from Kildonan East Collegiate. As a child, Melissa was a competitive gymnast, she enjoyed camping, playing dress-up with her sister and summer trips to BC to visit family. Melissa was extremely proud when she completed her LPN training at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon in 2016 where she was living at the time of her passing. Melissa appreciated the love and support that Brent and Sandra provided through the years. When you think of Melissa, celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived to the fullest.
A celebration of Melissa's life will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of Melissa can be made to Funds for Furry Friends.
www.fundsfurfriends.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 19, 2020