VIOLET KELLINGTON (GAULT)

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VIOLET KELLINGTON (nee GAULT) Mrs. Violet Rea Kellington, aged 83 of East Gate Lodge, Beausejour, MB, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2001. She was the dearly beloved mother of Rea Chornley (Andy) of St. Catherines, ON, Eileen Nolet (Armand) of Dryden, ON, Helen Habing (Lorne) of Beausejour, and Neil Kellington (Mary-Jane) of Victoria, BC. She is also survived by her sisters, Dora Stitt (Frank) of Hot Springs, AR and Maureen Southern of Winnipeg, MB; her grandchildren, Donald Chornley and Shari Chornley of St. Catherines, ON, Kelly Melanson (Kim), Corrina Shupe (Leslie), Wendy Nolet (Ron), Michele Kruger (Jeff) of Dryden, Randy Melanson of Thunder Bay, ON, Pamela Habing and Brandi Habing both of Winnipeg, Becky Laba (John) of River Hills, MB, and Lindsay Kellington of Victoria, BC; her great-grandchildren, Justin and Jocelyn Melanson, Timothy, Steven, Brian, Becky and Michele Shupe, Courtney Nolet, Joshua and Kristi Hadley, Steven and Robert Laba; as well as nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her parents, James and Margaret Gault; her brothers, James, Robert and Sam Gault; and a great-grandchild Jonathan Shupe. Mom was born on November 22, 1917 in Belfast, Ireland coming to Canada at the age of five. She grew up loving the church and was a strong Presbyterian. Mom also loved music and would sing at any opportunity. Dad and Mom were married on May 4, 1940 and Dad went off to war in December. That was a very tough time for them as they loved being together. Mom was married for approximately 40 years to Les Kellington, who predeceased her in 2000. They had a special relationship and Dad still had his special love for Mom until the day he died. Mom had a lot of mental distresses throughout her life that were beyond her control, but it was always evident that she loved Dad. Special thanks to Jean Dickie for being such a great friend to Mom. Special thanks also to the staff of East Gate Lodge who were responsible for her excellent care over the past five years. Their compassion was always obvious. According to Moms wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, donations in her memory may be made to East Gate Lodge, Box 1690, Beausejour, MB ROE OCO. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM in care of arrangements. Phone 268-3510 or Man. Toll Free 1-877-776-2220.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 24, 2001