John Kellington

1927 - 2025

In loving memory of John Kellington of Eston, SK who passed away on July 11, 2025 at the age of 98.

A small graveside burial service with family was held at the Kindersley Cemetery with Rev. Piotr Strzelecki officiating.

John was born January 16, 1927 on the family farm near Eston during a blizzard, to parents, Thomas and Mable Kellington. John was the youngest of five boys.

John met his loving wife, Doris (nee Miller) in April of 1949 and they were married on November 15th that year. John and Doris had one son, Gordon, who was born in 1950.

John and Doris moved from the farm to Kindersley where he worked at the Hospital for 13 years. John was a farmer though through and through. John was hardworking and enjoyed being at home.

John also enjoyed fishing and he and Doris would often go camping during the summer to various lakes in the North. In 1956, John won a car during bingo in Kindersley which was very exciting and then in 1987 he and Doris won a trip to Disneyland.

John retired to an acreage near Brock where he and Doris lived alongside their son and his family. The acreage was home to “Hi”way 7 Gardens, a local market garden.

John is missed by his wife, Doris; son, Gordon (Carmelita) and family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa and family member.

Those wishing to make a donation in John’s honour can do so to Kinsmen Telemiracle.