HARRY LESLIE KELLINGTON

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HARRY LESLIE KELLINGTON Quietly, with the dignity that was characteristic of his life, Harry Leslie Kellington, aged 86 years, of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2000 at the Beausejour Hospital with his daughters, Eileen and Helen, by his side. Dad will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his companion of 18 years, Kay Okrainec of Lac du Bonnet; his three daughters, Rea Chornley (Andy) of St. Catherines, Ont; Eileen Nolet (Armand) of Dryden, Ont. and Helen Habing (Lorne) of Beausejour, Man.; and his son, Neil (Mary Jane) of Victoria, B.C. and their mother, Violet Kellington; his grandchildren, Donald Chornley and Shari Chornley of St. Catherines, Ont; Kelly (Kim) Melanson, Corrine (Leslie) Shupe, Wendy Nolet (Ron), Michele (Jeff) Kruger, Randy Melanson all of Dryden, Ont; Pamela Habing, Brandi (Adam) Habing, both of Winnipeg, and Becky (John) Laba of River Hills, Man; and Lindsay Kellington of Victoria, B.C. His 12 great-grandchildren, Justin and Jocelyn Melanson; Timothy, Steven, Brian, Becky, and Michele Shupe; Courtney Nolet; Joshua and Kristi Hadley; and Steven and Robert Laba, as well as his nieces and nephews. Dad thought of Kays children, Doris (Harold) McMahon and children; and Ken (Joyce) Okrainec and children, as his own. Dad was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Helen Kellington, his sisters, Ella Boal and Mabel McMahon; his brother, Lloyd Kellington and his great-grandchild, Jonathan Shupe. Born at Roland, Man. on February 9, 1913 Dad grew up through a depression and the Second World War, which left him with an admirable work ethic. He appreciated life and was always willing to help others. During the war he served as a Gunner with the First Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. He was employed by Canada Post as a Letter Carrier for over 28 years and was one year short of being retired for the same amount of time. Dad loved beekeeping and considered the bees as his friends. He was a bee inspector for approximately five years and loved to travel the countryside meeting people. Dad was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 164, Lac du Bonnet and valued the friendship he had with his comrades. As a father he was second to none. Under often difficult conditions, he kept his family together. His need always came last. The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. D. Dueck, and the nurses and support staff of the Beausejour and District Hospital for the comforting care Dad received while battling cancer. Special thanks also to his many dear friends who helped make his last days as enjoyable as possible. Dads telephone conversations with his sister-in-law, Dora Stitt of Hot Springs, AR were very special to him. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sobering Funeral Chapel, Beausejour with Pastor Mae Dumcum officiating. Interment will follow in the Lac du Bonnet Cemetery. Friends may view at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 8, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and before the service. Pallbearers for the service will be Messieurs: Armand Nolet, Kelly Melanson, Lorne Habing, Armand Cimon, Stanley Lofstrom and Paul Julien. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations in Dads memory may be made to the Beausejour and District Hospital, Beausejour, Man. Dad left behind a message: "Do not grieve for me. I have had a long life. Be happy!" Dad We will never forget your twinkling eyes And your amazing smile. The man you have been and the values You taught us are the best Legacy a father could leave his children. Thanks Dad. We love you and will miss you. -Rea, Eileen, Helen and Neil Sobering Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Beausejour in care of arrangements. 1-204-268-3510.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 07, 2000