Avis de décès de John-Robert Kellett - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

KELLETT Dr. John Robert M.B.E. Colonel (Late RAMC); O.St.J; FRCS (Canada) Died peacefully in his sleep at home in Vancouver the morning of July 16, 2008, nine days short of his 95th birthday, July 25. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., son of Capt. Robert E. Kellett of the British Merchant Navy and Amy E. (Cooper) Kellett. Educated in Ireland, with medical training at Trinity College Dublin. Served as an ophthalmologist in the British Royal Army Medical Corps from 1937 to 1959 in Asia and in Europe, and later in Korea and Japan, rising to the rank of Colonel. Received the M.B.E. from George VI at Edinburgh Castle in 1943 for role in evacuating hospital patients by ship to Ceylon at the fall of Singapore. Emigrated to Canada in 1959 and served the Department of Indian Affairs throughout British Columbia, later entering private practice. Leaves Margery (Sweetnam) Kellett, wife and companion of 60 years; sons David and Nigel (Catherine Brown), daughter Rosalind (Neale Adams); five grandchildren, Chris, Kathrina, Patricia, and their mother, Darlene; Russell (Jane Buker) and Naomi; two great-grandchildren (Emily; Finnegann Jack); extensive family and friends in Ireland, England, and across North America. A memorial service of thanksgiving will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 2. (Pay parking available at Park Place Parkade on Hornby Street.) In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cathedral Organ Fund are welcomed.