Gertrude Florence (Riley) Kellington of Brussels passed away at Huronlea Home for the Aged on Friday, February 26th, 2016. Born in Mitchell on December 5th, 1927, Gertrude was in her 89th year.
Married to William (Bill) Kellington in November of 1946. She will be sadly missed by her children Larry and his wife Bonnie of Springfield, Joyce (2014) and Don Jacklin of Brussels, Robert (Bob) and his fiancé Marguerite Thomas of Brussels, Murray and his wife Stephanie of Brussels, Brian and his fiancé Jan Dietner of Norwich and Kevin and his wife Rose of Brussels. Also survived by her grandchildren Stephen, Tammy, Sherry, David, Janice, Tom, Kim, Jason, Joel, Brittany, Brandon, Bridget, Victoria, Mitch and Logan, plus numerous great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter in law Nadine Kellington (2012), brothers Lloyd Riley, Mervin Riley, Harvey Riley and sisters Beatrice Neil, Winnifred Riley and Mima Farr.
Cremation has taken place.
Friends and family will be welcomed on Saturday, March 5th at Brussels United Church from 10:00 am until the time of Gertrude's Memorial Service at 12:00 pm to be officiated by Reverend Gary Clark and Pastor Sandra Cable.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Brussels United Church would be greatly appreciated.