KELLY STANLEY WALTER STARR JR.

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KELLY STANLEY WALTER STARR JR. November 13, 2003- September 9, 2004 With deepest sorrow our little angel went home to join the Lord with his stepsister Vanessa. Kelly was born on November 13, 2003 at the Womens Hospital prematurely at 34 weeks. He spent the first two months in NICU ward, was transferred to the PICU for two weeks where he got his trach tube operation. After that he was transferred to PSCU at the Childrens Hospital in Winnipeg. Kelly did come home but only for a short time. His dad and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the NICU, PICU and especially to PSCU staff for all the caring, loving support you all have shown us. Kelly Jr. Leaves to mourn in his loving memory his parents, Kelly Sr. and Kim Starr; his stepbrother Jessie; and his stepsister Petrina of Saskatoon, SK. His Godparents, Fred and Alma Smith of Winnipeg. Also, his grandparents, Stanley and Grace Starr of Sagkeeng First Nation, Walter and Dorthy Starr of Brokenhead First Nation; his uncles, aunts and extended family and friends. Wake services were held in Sagkeeng at his grandparents house, house No. M53, down the old road, starting on Saturday, September 11 to Sunday, September 12, Monday, September 13 our baby was taken to his resting place in Brokenhead First Nation, one night wake service was held at the Community Hall. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. in Brokenhead First Nation, with Rev. Nancy Bruyere officiating. Burial to follow at the Brokenhead Cemetery. Pallbearers are his uncles, Archie and Christopher Starr of Sagkeeng First Nation and Faron and Larry Starr of Brokenhead First Nation. We would also like to thank all the people who were there to support us, in our time of need. Especially to Dr. Kesselman who was there for our son from early morning to the time of his passing in the early evening. Also, thanks to Community Services Home Care Department. Meegwetch to all of you! "You were here for a short while, you brought happiness and joy to our lives, Daddy and Mommy will never forget, Rest in peace my baby, Until we meet Again." With love always, Mommy and Daddy We love you baby!

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 14, 2004