KELSO, John R.M.

John Richard Murray Kelso went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at the age of 59, in Oliver, BC. John is survived by his wife, Donna, daughters Kristy Collins (David) and Kimberly Smith; three grandchildren, Kyle and Chelsi Smith and Brendan Collins; mother-in-law Chris Joynes; sister-in-law Diane Oliver (Darcy); brother-in-law Jim Joynes and three nieces. John was predeceased by his parents Murray and Jean Kelso. John was born in Kingston, Ontario but spent most of his life in Northern Ontario where he enjoyed the outdoors. John attended university in Guelph and Winnipeg. After graduation John worked two years for the Ministry of Natural Resources in Port Dover and then spent 29 years doing fisheries related research for Department of Fisheries and Oceans, first in Burlington and then Sault Ste. Marie. John was well known and respected in the bagpipe band circles of Canada, United States and Scotland. John and Donna moved to Oliver, BC in the spring of 2001 to enjoy retirement. John was a man of many talents, with a big heart, who will be greatly missed by many. A memorial service was held on May 22 in Oliver. Arrangements were made by Graham Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.