Kelville George Blanchette

Kelville was predeceased by his mother, Agnes, his father, Benjamin, his 3 brothers, Peter, Euston and Morcome, his sister, Henrietta and his son, Simon.

He is survived by his loving wife, Veronica, his sister, Bernice, Margaret, Sarah, Josie and his brother Caswell, his children, Josephine (Lathan), Samantha, Roddy, Andre, Karen and Brianna, his Grandchildren, Colleen (Clayon), Damian (Debbie), Tiana, his Great Grandchildren, Beyonce, Tayon, Trenai, Keyona and Talijah. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends.

Blanch, Fastmover, Bossman, Blanchy, Kevin, The Old Man, Dad, Kee Kee was born in Tabernacle, St. Kitts, West Indies. At 16, he joined his father in Birmingham, England where he embarked on a career as an electrician. In 1967, he married a lovely young woman named Veronica. On April 1, 2017 they celebrated their 50th anniversary. He and his family immigrated to Canada in 1975 where he worked for The Canadian National Railways until he retired in 2006.

The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to everyone who has shown their heartfelt support. Your cards, kinds words and the love we all feel for Kelville will remain with us always.

A celebration of Kelville's life will be held Friday, May 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. The family invites everyone to join them for refreshments after the interment.