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Lester Whelen
August 5, 1925 - April 8, 2016
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On April 8, 2016, Mr. Lester Whelen of Ashmont passed away at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his son, Dale (Betty-Lou); 2 grandchildren, Trevor (Sherol) & Angie (Darren) Pentelichuk; 3 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Dawson & Nikki; 3 step-great-grandchildren, Trenten, Ryley & Josh; numerous nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his companion of 33 years, Gertie Filgate; daughter, Gail Ward; parents, Bill & Ellen Whelen; brother, Earl Whelen; sisters, Eleanor Lyttle & Dawnie Pike. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Ashmont Agriplex, Ashmont with interment in Fork Lake Cemetery, Fork Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
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From: Temple Ellis
Relation: friend
To the family of Lester Whelen,
Lester was a good friend and he always asked how our family was doing. He will be missed. Our thought and prayers are with you at this time.
From: deborah hymanyk
Relation: friend
So sorry to hear about Lester, I loved his wit and way about him. I always enjoyed visiting and talking with Lester and Gertie. We shared lots of laughs and coffee. RIP Lester.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
April 16, 2016
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
Ashmont Agriplex
Ashmont, AB Canada
Ashmont, AB Canada
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