RAYMOND WILLIAM BELL

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RAYMOND WILLIAM BELL May 11, 1930 - February 8, 2019 Raymond William Bell passed away sadly, but surrounded by his loving grandchildren, Brandon (in person) and Marcy (by FaceTime in Mexico), who made sure to let him know how loved he was by everyone and that it was okay to join his family on the other side. He peacefully closed his eyes and took his last breath at 3:16 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his loving daughter Nancy (Ted) Woods, granddaughter Marcy (Bryce) Floer, great-granddaughter Raelyn Floer, all of Prince Albert, SK, grandson Brandon Woods of Saskatoon, SK, grandson Michael (Nancy) Brown, great-granddaughter Courtney Brown, grandson Glen Brown, all of Moncton, NB. Dad was predeceased by his wife Dolores Bell, daughter Sharon Horgan, brother Walter Bell, brother Len Bell, sister Doris Wilson, sister Shirley DeCarle, and parents, John and Elsie Bell. Raymond was born May 11, 1930 and was raised and lived most of his life in Winnipeg. He moved to North Battleford, SK and Prince Albert, SK from November 2014 to present to be with his daughter and family. He resided at Pineview Terrace Nursing Home - Kinsmen House in Prince Albert, SK. He was employed by A.D.T. Security System (D.E.P. Co.) for 35 years and obtained the position of Branch Manager. Dad was very involved in the Masons, Past Master of Tuscan Lodge #141, affiliated with Acacia Lodge 111 GR.M (1986); Member of Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Manitoba; The Sovereign Great Priory of Canada (Knight of Malta) Demitted (1987). He was a very active life member of the Khartum Temple Shrine; elected to the high office of Potentate in 1984. Past President of Khartum Patrol (1977), Past President Khartum Kamara Klub (1989). He received his 50 year pin from the Shrines in November 2016. Also, he was a member of Royal Winnipeg Rifle Association and the St. Andrews Society. Dad was a friend to all and was always helping friends and family with their projects, electrical and security problems whenever asked. The family would like to thank all of the friends that helped take care of Dad over the years and for keeping his daughter aware of any issues. Also, thank you to all the staff at Pineview Terrace - Kinsmen House in Prince Albert, SK for your dedication and care for his needs. You are all wonderful, caring people. It was greatly appreciated. There will be no funeral service. The family will be having a small burial service - "Celebration of Life" for family and close friends in the spring. Honorary pallbearers are grandchildren, Michael Brown, Glen Brown, Marcy and Bryce Floer, Brandon Woods and all Past Potentates of the Khartum Temple. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Khartum Temple.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 16, 2019