Obituary of Dave Pell

PELL - David William Pell passed away, surrounded by his family, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, August 8, 2015 in his 77th year. Dave is survived by his loving wife Sharon; his children John Pell of Shedden, Wesley (Kim) Pell of Ft. Saskatchewan, and Marc (Foti) Pell of Montreal; by his grandchildren Patrick (Lydia) Pell, Sarah (Brent) Hotke, Marie (Kevin) Braga all of St. Thomas, Christine Pell (Adam) of London, Ashley Neill (Chris), Mandy (Chris) Brown, Jennifer King all of St. Thomas, and Derek and Trevor Pell of Ft. Saskatchewan; by his thirteen great grandchildren; by his sisters Joyce (Jack) Prothero of British Columbia, Virginia (Ormond) Steele of Nevada, Sylvia (Jim) Brady of Long Point, Jan (Chuck) Stamas of Tillsonburg; his brothers Fred (Kylene) Pell of Alabama and George (Katherine) Pell of British Columbia; by his sisters-in-law Patricia (Doug) Ough of St. Thomas, Shirley (Sam) Vary, Dora Simmons both of Wheatley; by his brother-in-law Robert Fleming of St. Thomas; and by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents William and Marie Pell. Dave was a former farmer, commercial fisherman, and employee at Dowler-Karn. He was an elder and treasurer at Fingal Knox Presbyterian church for 33 years and he loved a good game of cards, especially euchre. A memorial service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at Fingal Knox Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. Interment of ashes will be held privately for family in Fingal Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570). If desired, donations to Fingal Knox Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Knox Fingal Presbyterian Church Memorial Service Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Knox Fingal Presbyterian Church Interment A private family interment will be held after the service. Fingal Cemetery Memorial donations are being accepted in memory of Dave Pell for :Knox Fingal Presbyterian Church Service Information