OLIVE H.

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OLIVE H. McKILLOP (nee BRADY) In the peacefulness of her own home and in the care of her loving family, Olive McKillop passed away on March 15, 2000. Olive will be sadly missed by her four daughters, Marolyn Richards (Edward), Denice McKillop (Michael), Darlene Cottrell (Richard) and Susan DAbramo (Matthew). Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. "Nanny" will be fondly remembered by Lori Demarin (Anthony), Daniel Richards (Jeff), and Robert and Brendan Baker, Wesley, Meghan, Deanne Cottrell, Michael DAbramo and by the delight of her life her only great-grandson Michael Demarin. Olive is also survived by her sister Alma McLeod (Cameron) brothers, Ross Brady (Verna) and Edward Brady (Audrey) sisters-in-law, Winnifred Moore (Alan), Betty Keith (Gord), Ruth McKillop, and Dorothy McKillop; and brother-in-law Gerry Mears; along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Melville McKillop on April 17, 1988; her parents, Henry and Winnifred Brady and her sister Betty Golden (Dudley). Olive was born May 1, 1924 near Carlyle, Saskatchewan. She grew up in a happy family in the Brady farm house which was built by her grandfather in 1904. Olive married Melville McKillop on January 1, 1946 and spent the next twenty years traveling across Canada while Mel served in the R.C.A.F. She raised four daughters and after they were grown she was employed by the D.N.D. Olive has resided in St. James for nearly forty years. In their 42 years together, Mel and Olive had a strong and special relationship. Olives life revolved around her family yet she cherished the time she spent with her special friends. She will be remembered as a generous woman with a gentle heart. Olive was a member of Sturgeon Creek United Church and participated in the U.C.W. group where she enjoyed the fellowship of her church family. A special thanks to Dr. W.C. Schellenberg for his very kind care and attention which allowed us to keep Mom comfortably in her own home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Olives memory may be made to the charity of your choice as tokens of remembrance. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 20, at 3:00 p.m. from Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Interment will follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 16, 2000