Reginald Caldwell
Born: February 14, 1922
Died:
Married: Marion Lavinia Smith, April 17, 1943
Born: September 06, 1921, Canning, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: March 22, 2000, Riverview Palliative Care Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Children:
Ralph Thomas Caldwell , December 30, 1945
Brian Fraser Caldwell , March 01, 1949
Neil Howard Caldwell l, May 13, 1952
Marriage Number 2: Kenneth Cecil Keller
Born: December 7, 1919
Died: December 27, 1994, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Children:
Susan Theresa (Dennis) Keller, May 18, 1966
Josephine (Gordon) Keller
Sharon (Rod) Keller
Marriage Announcement:
CALDWELL – SMITH
A pretty wedding, of much interestto many, took place at Christ Anglican Church, Canning, at 4:30 o’clock, Saturday afternoon, Arpril 17, When the rector, Rev. E. B. N. Cochrane, united in marriage Marion Lavinia, youngest daughter of Mrs. W. D. F. Smith the late Mr. Smith, Canning, and Reginald Howard Caldwell Radio Artificer, R.C.N.V.R., son of Mrs. Hazel Caldwell, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The bride was attractively attired in a dress of salmon pink with blue applique, and hat to match, and carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses and sweetpeas.
Her bridesmaid was Miss Shirley Tingley, Halifax, who wore a turquoise blue dress and rose hat.
Groomsman was Herbert Day, Telegrapher, R.C.N.V.R, Winnipeg.
The wedding march was played by the church organist, Mrs. R. Bruce Elliot; and during the signing of register R. Bruce Elliot Sang “0 Perfect Love.”
The bride was given in marriage by ‘her brother, L.A.C. Donald Smith R.C.A.F., Brantford, Ontario
Ushers were Sgt. Archie Smith R.C.A. F, Yarmouth, and Pte. John Smith, , Utopia, N. B., brothers of the bride. ; The church was beautifully decorated with tulips, roses, snapdragon and ferns.
.Following the wedding a reception, attended by about forty persons, was held at the home of the bride’s mother. The daintily appointed tea table as presided over by Mrs. Nora James, and the two-tier wedding cake, which centered the table, cut by the bride and groom.
The bride is a graduate of Wolfville High School, and received her business training at Halifax Academy, after which she accepted a position with the T. Eaton Company, Halifax, where she has been employed for three year’s. Previous to leaving Halifax she was
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Obituary:
Caldwell (Smith) Marion Keller –
After a lengthy battle with cancer, I have left for the peace my faith promises me awaits, and join the, friends and family who have gone before me, including my first husband, Reginald and my second husband, Kenneth and my son, Brian. I am survived by four of my older brothers, Ed, John, Fred and Seldon Peter; my five children, Ralph, Josephine (Gordon), Sharon (Rod), Neil, Susan (Dennis);, my grandchildren, Julie (Richard), Kerri (Gino), Robert (Arlene), Melanie (Yves), ,Nicole, Alison, Ashley, Glen and Kenneth; my great-grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Tabitha, Landon, Jacob Andrea, Ben, my best friend Harry Searcy and his family Linda, Donald and Jeffery and their families, and by the mothers of my grandchildren, Donna and Dianne. I was born in Canning on September 6, 1921, the youngest, with eight brothers and one sister. I formed strong friendships growing up in the Maritimes but left to begin a live with Reg where we settled In Winnipeg. I learned to adapt to the flatlands of the prairie as we began our family of three boys. Sadly Reg passed away at an early age. My matchmaking neighbors introduced me to a young, single father on the block. Ken and I were married after the death of my son, Brian. Susan was born 11 years later followed closely by our grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I worked at Grey Street United Church for what seems like forever. My family and I were an active part of the church and it seemed like our second home, next to the cabin we had at Point du Bois. After Ken’s retirement we traveled and had the opportunity to find Ken’s long lost family and enjoy North America. After Ken’s death my family and friends were very supportive and Ken’s army buddy Harry and I developed a strong friendship. I am thankful for his care and companionship and the warm acceptance of his family. While I worked and had many hobbies, my family and friends have been my life. I do not wish to name anyone for fear of leaving someone out. But I am sure that each of you know how precious my memories of you are and I hope you will hold me close to your hearts. From the ministers and church members I’ve worked with through the years, to the friends of my children who’ve shared their teapot with me, you will all be with me as I travel on. Friends paid their respects on Thursday, March 23, from 8:30?9:30 p.m. in Knysh Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main St. Service celebrating Marion’s life will be held today, March 24, at 1 p.m. in Grey St. United Church, N.E. Grey St. and Sandhurst Ave, Rev. G. Fulford officiating. If you feel it necessary to acknowledge my passing, please do not send my family flowers, they already know how much you care, I but rather, please make a donation to the ministry of Grey Street United Church or the church of your choice in my name, in order that God’s work may continue and someday we will all live in peace. I
Ken Keller & Mari Reg & Marion
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