CHARLES KELLETT HOLDEN

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CHARLES KELLETT HOLDEN On October 14, 1999, Kellett Holden passed away at the Riverview Health Centre at the age of 95 years. He was predeceased by his wife of sixty-seven years, Marian Elise, in 1997. He is survived by his three daughters, Shirley McMillan and Pamela LeBoldus of Winnipeg and Nancy Villeneuve of California; sons-in-law Dr. Leonard LeBoldus and John Villeneuve; grandchildren and their families, Linda and John Tait of Pinawa, Nancy McMillan and Alan Sizeland, Scott McMillan of Winnipeg, Michael Villeneuve of California, Lynda Villeneuve of Texas, Geoff LeBoldus of Kingston, Dr. Tom LeBoldus and Lauren LeBoldus of Winnipeg; great-grandchildren Scott and Allison DeGroot and Maren Tait. He is also survived by his brother-in-law A. Neil Briggs and cousin Doris B. Saunders. Dad was born in Winnipeg, the only son of Charles and Agnes Holden. The family moved to St. James, first as cottagers and then to their home on the river where father grew up, surrounded by horses and dogs, and developed his life-long love of the outdoors. He was Best Boy Rider of Winnipeg in 1911 at the age of seven. He attended Model School, St. Johns College and Kelvin High School and graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1927. He was a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and a member of the American Railway Engineers Association. Dad was employed with the Canadian Pacific Railway from 1927 to 1969. Following retirement, he was an engineering consultant for the Canadian Pacific International supervising the rebuilding of railways in Honduras and Australia. He and mother travelled extensively world-wide, wintering in California until they were nearly ninety. Dad was a voracious reader. His wide-ranging knowledge, experiences, love of the prairies and its history made his stories a family dinner tradition. A gentle man, of unfailing kindness and acceptance, he will be sadly missed. His lasting legacy will be the influence his gentle teaching had on three generations of our family. We were extremely fortunate to have had him with us for this long. We would like to thank his care-givers at the Riverview Health Centre, who took a special interest in his welfare, and to Vera Pereira who loved him as much as we do. A private family service will be held at St. Georges Anglican Church where father and mother were married. Instead of flowers, donations may be made in Dads memory to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 17, 1999