Hugh Blake Bell born July 30, 1927 passed away peacefully with friends and family by his side on October 14,2012 at the Carman Memorial Hospital at the age of 85. Left to mourn Hugh, is his dearly beloved and devoted wife of 52 years Millie, his children, Darlene(Mike) Fardy, Blake (Tamera)Bell, Rob(Janet) Bell; and grandchildren Jamie, Regan(Devon), Matthew, Courtney and Tyler. Also remembered by his sister Ruth and husband Hermann Wold, sister-in-laws Helen Bell, Betty Barthlette, Doreen Hill and brother-in-law Jack(Mary)Hill, numerous nieces and nephews and best friends Lorne and Lorraine Fife. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Naomi and step-mother Lillian, sisters Alice(Allie)McTavish, Mabel (Sterling) Amos, Edith Bell, brother Robert Bell, Millie's parents Tom and Rose Hill, sister-in-laws Edna Hill, Barbara McCulloch, and brother-in-laws Adelard Barthelette, Bob Hill and Bill Hill. Hugh was born in Roland MB. He grew up on the family farm with his brothers and sisters. When he completed his schooling he chose to follow in his dad's footsteps and farmed with his brother Bob. In 1959, Hugh met his life partner Millie (Hill) and were wed on April 2, 1960. Hugh and Millie continued to farm and raise their family (on the North half- section of the family homestead) until he retired and moved to Carman. Hugh was a social butterfly! He will always be remembered for his big smile. He never missed a sporting event of his children and grandchildren. Hugh will always be deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Hugh's funeral service will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm. at the Carman United Church. Lunch will follow immediately at Doyle's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carman Memorial Hospital Palliative Care, Box 610, Carman, MB, R0G 0J0.