Passed away peacefully of Alzheimer's on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the age of 81 years.
Best friend and husband of Margo (nee Kuisma) for 54 years. Loving father of Jeanne LePage and Kevin Kells (Georgia) of Orlando, Florida. Beloved Papa of Matthew and Monet LePage. Brother of James (Dianne) and the late Sonja Mitchell (late Jim). Brother-in-law of Kari Kuisma (Bernice) and Mark Kuisma of Ottawa, ON. Step-brother of Bertha Cameron (late Bill), Irene Wiita and predeceased by Sylvia Harrison (late Red), Mildred Parlowe (late Norman), and Leo Wiita of BC. Fun-loving uncle of James (Celia) of Sarnia, ON, Robert (Jennifer) of Denver, Colorado, Deborah Jose (Jo) of Belle River, ON, Lori Noble (Brad), and Derek Kuisma (Heather) of Westmeath, ON, Michele Brown (Michael); also of Paul Mitchell, Tom Mitchell and Judy Neathway (Fred), all of Sarnia, ON. Predeceased by his parents Tunis Kells and Elizabeth Wiita, and his step-father George Wiita. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family may visit the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. East 705-759-2522) on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 12 pm - 3 pm. Proof of full vaccination, along with government issued ID, are mandatory to attend indoor funeral services for those age 12 and older. Masks are required. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) to Alzheimer Society - Sault Ste. Marie or a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. A special thank you to the staff at Extendicare Maple View, Alzheimer Society, Bayshore and Care Partners for their wonderful care and compassion. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Kells family.