Mildred (Millie) Mary Bell, 97

Mildred (Millie) Mary Bell

With sadness, the family announces her passing at the Rainy River Health Centre on May 30, 2012. Mildred was born on December 16, 1914 in Gypsumville, Manitoba to the late Joseph and Lena Jaworski. In June 1933 she joined her sister Stella in Bergland, Ontario where she met Norman Martinson and they were united in marriage in October of that year. Their two daughters were born while they lived there and in 1951, the family moved their home to Atwood Township, east of Rainy River, Ontario.
Mildred worked as a cook and spent ten years at Dalseg’s Camp at Nestor Falls, fourteen seasons at a private camp on Big Island, Lake of the Woods and 20 years at the C.N. Hotel in Rainy River.
On March 26, 1988 Mildred was married to Norman Bell. They thoroughly enjoyed their time together, travelling, dancing, taking a drive and exploring as well as their home on Sixth Street. Unfortunately, time was not in their favour and Norman pass away on December 14, 1991.
Her love of gardening was always evident and where ever she lived, flowers surrounded her. Travelling, gardening, dancing, fishing, carpet bowling and knitting were her favourite past times. In later years, she loved reminiscing with others and her sharp mind and excellent memory were truly amazing. Family was also a very important part of her life, especially Randy and Tyler, her grandson and great grandson.
Mildred is survived by her daughters, Virginia (Donald) Johnson of Vancouver, B.C., Loretta (Terry) Beavis of Gravenhurst, ON., grandsons Randy Beavis of Thunder Bay, ON. and his companion Kristy McNeil of Phelpston, ON., Andrew Johnson of Toronto, ON., and great grandson Tyler Beavis of Etobicoke, ON., She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Harold, Frank and Theodore, sisters Stella, Edith, Helen and Joanne and great grandson Bryan Beavis in 1989.
Honouring her request, there will be no memorial service and private interment will take place at a later date. If desired, donation in her memory can be made to the Rainy River Health Centre, c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ontario, P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
Mom: May your gardens flower abundantly. You are truly missed. L,T,R,K,T