March 1, 1937 - August 24, 2011. On August 24, 2011 our lives were forever changed as a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle and respected friend was tragically taken from us. Predeceased by father John Cecil, mother Sarah, brothers William, Jim and Donald, devoted and loving wife Julia Tuttle of Shearstown and loving daughter Janet Kelly, who was taken from us, by his side on that day. Leaving to mourn this tragic loss are his daughter Glenda (Sutherland), son-in-law Duane Sutherland and grandchildren Lorne and Sarah Ann of Grand Falls-Windsor; granddaughter Charlene Kelly of Gambo; brother John (Phyllis) Butt of Toronto; sister Gladys O’Keefe of Pouch Cove and their families. Also leaving to mourn are Julia’s extended family in Shearstown and the community of Gambo who respected and embraced him, as well as the many friendships he has made throughout the years. He was a beautiful man who touched many lives and our memories of him will be cherished forever. Visitation will be held at Pritchett’s Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 27th, 2011 from 1-5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Emmanuel United Church in Gambo, Sunday, August 28th at 1:30 p.m. As his wish the committal will take place in Shearstown where his wife Julia is resting.
“What we have in memory is ours to keep forever”