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Donald McKELL Obituary
McKELL, Donald
At the Barrie Memorial Hospital, Ormstown on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the age of 90 years, husband of the late Barbara Ransberry and the late Eleanor Kerr. Survived by his children Keith (Iris), Dianne (Gregg), Jeff, Dave (Brenda) and Dean (Nami), his grandchildren Ryan (Christine), Heidi, Cassie (Dave), Emma, Josh and Rebecca (Mark), his great-grandchildren Rachel, Rodney, Carolyn, Darryn and Sarah, his sisters Joyce (late Edgar), Sylvia (late Harold), Maude (late Grant), Dorothy (Derek) and Gretta (Ross) as well as numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. Predeceased by his daughter Debbie (Ben). Visitation at McGerrigle Funeral Home Inc., 70 Lambton, Ormstown, QC (tel- 450.829.2214) on Friday, November 21, 2014 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, November 22 at 2 p.m. at the Village Church, 52 Lambton, Ormstown, QC. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Women's Auxiliary of the Barrie Memorial Hospital, the Foundation of the Barrie Memorial Hospital (address for both - 28 Gale Ormstown QC, J0S 1K0) or a charity of your choice in Don's memory would be appreciated.
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25 Entries
Heidi McKell-Barron
November 21, 2014
Heaven has received another glorious angel. I will miss his smile and gentle nature. We had many laughs together.
RIP Uncle Donald
Summer 78 …what a wonderful time that was
Huguette Rainforth
November 20, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I treasure such wonderful memories of friendship and life on the Australian with your family.
My heartfelt sympathies to all of you
Huguette
Peter Cavers
November 19, 2014
We are sorry to hear about the loss of one great person that I was glad to be friends with.My fondest memories are from the good old farm days especially during maple syrup season. our sympathy and prayers go out to all the Mckell family. Peter & Debbie Cavers Townsend Ontario.
November 18, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May your great memories give you peace at this difficult time.Thinking of you all.
Laura, Neil & Velda
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Brandon Hohenthaner
November 18, 2014
Dear Joshua, please accept my condolences. I'm sorry for your loss.
Ellen Alexander
November 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the McKell family. Cassie and Emma, your grandfather was always so kind to me.
November 18, 2014
Deepest Sympathy to all Of Don's Family.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely , Marion English Ottawa,QN
November 17, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers for family. Jean Champ, Les Champ JR.
Dorothy Welburn
November 17, 2014
So sorry for your loss. We will all miss him. Dorothy Welburn. (Howick)
Don & Esther Lang
November 17, 2014
To all Donald's family,
Please accept our condolences.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
November 17, 2014
Dear McKell cousins my sympathy and prayers are with you. Your Dad was one of my favorite uncle. Knowing he will be dearly missed.
Cousin Darlene Muller
November 17, 2014
To Our McKell Cousins, sending my sympathy and prayers and letting you know my heart goes out to you at this time of saddness.
Deepest Sympathy,
Cousin Darlene Muller
Andy & Sandi Tolhurst
November 17, 2014
Our thoughts are with all of the family. You will have lots of special memories and will hear lots of good stories about this wonderful man!! Our sympathies to all of you! Xoxo.
Morris and Anita Craig
November 17, 2014
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. May precious memories be of some comfort in these hard times.
Lyne Lefebvre
November 16, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Cathy McFarlane Donald Dunn
November 16, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to all of the McKell family. Donald was a special man - so kind and caring, interested in family and community and so generous of his musical talents. Heaven has a new musician in the band!
Marvyn & Sharron Brown
November 16, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers have been with all of you since we heard of Donald's passing. He was a wonderful man, and we have so many found memories of him...take care, and solice, in knowing where he is xoxo
Darel and Dawn Lang
November 16, 2014
Our sympathy to all of the family. We always enjoyed our visits with Donald and we're saddened to hear of his death.May memories of good times with him be a comfort to all of you in the days ahead.
Marv and Jackie Whealon
November 16, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Don's passing. He always had a smile and kind words for everyone, and was devoted to his wonderful family. He was an amazing man and will be remembered with love.
Sandra (Brown) & Henk Jonkman
November 16, 2014
With deepest thoughts of sympathy to all the family. I have spent the past few days reflecting on all the good memories of life on the Australian and the friendship of our families. I hope our prayers will bring comfort to each of you.
Crystal and Andy
November 15, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. A kind generous man, father, grandfather. Don you will certainly be missed.
Taner Alpaslan
November 15, 2014
Joshua - sorry to hear about your Grandpa. Thinking of you.
chantal robichaud
November 15, 2014
my sympathies to all of you
Jean Niles
November 15, 2014
The world has lost a very kind and gentle man. May your happy memories you have bring you comfort and peace at this sad time.
November 15, 2014
So sorry to hear the news. I am so glad I saw him in hospital couple of weeks ago and we had nice visit. Gloria
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