Obituary of Belle McGillivary

She leaves to treasure her memory; her children and grandchildren: Mildred McGillivary-Mykayla, Montana; Jason McGillivary-Jeanine, Janelle, Madison, Christopher Greenleaf; Jacqueline Fleury -Marissa, Mervin Jr., Kristan. Chapans-Lyndon Griffin, Mahikan Greenleaf, Sophia Cook and Irvin Cook.

   Her Siblings and their Families: Harriet Burns-Margaret (Delvin), Ethan, Mindy, Meadow, Brody; Agnes (Norman) Michell-Rosalie (Jamie) Settee, Rohana, Dustin, Norman Jr.; Winston McGillivary, Joseph (Suzette) McGillivary-Adam, Jarvis, Annette (Bill), Andrea (Mark); James McGillivary, Byron (Jennifer) McGillivary.  Nieces; Sheryl (Keith) Silbernagel-Brendan, Brady, Bailey, Sienna, Kenleigh; Betsy (Willard) Thomas-Mia, Mary, Mateo and Nephews; Edward Roy-Amber, Jade, Raven; Clement Roy (Norma)-William, Nikkita, Clement Jr.

   Bella was born in Cumberland House, Saskatchewan, where she resided throughout her life. She was known for her generous and caring nature, always willing to help family and friends. Over the years, she lovingly babysat and welcomed several children into her home. As a devoted single mother, Bella worked tirelessly to provide for her family, holding various roles including home care, election services, and selling bingo cards.

   Bella enjoyed a rich and meaningful life. Her interests included attending elders’ camps, being a WASAW ACW Member, fishing, sewing, berry picking, and harvesting moose meat, ducks, and fish. She took pleasure in attending bingo and casinos and enjoyed playing 10x’s. Bella proudly served as an Elder for CHCN and Nechapanuk ICFS. She also enjoyed traveling, going for car rides, dining out with her daughter, and having her hair done by Sandra Chaboyer. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. Bella was a woman of faith who loved attending church and reading her Daily Bread devotionals.

   She is predeceased by her Soulmate Archie Bear, Parents Joseph & Mary Jane McGillivary, Grandparents Samuel & Emma McGillivary, Charlie & Harriet Wilson. Uncles Louie (Irene) Wilson. Marcel (Barbara) McGillivary, Auntie Nellie (Marcel) Stewart, her Dear Sister Dorothy Roy, Brother-In-laws Cyril Roy, Louie Burns. Niece-In-law Debbie Roy. Son-In-Law Mervin Fleury Sr., her Granddaughter Michelle McGillivary, Grand-niece Kadee Burns, Cousins Preston McGillivary, Dale Stewart, Sherrine Ballantyne, Mandy McGillivary, Maria Fiddler, Valendie Buck, Best Friends Flora (Sully) Stewart, Mabel Dorion, Mariam Bloomfield and Ada Laliberte.

   The Family would like to thank St. Paul’s Hospital staff 7^th Medicine & Dialysis Unit for caring for her during her time there. Many thanks to those who visited her, also those who were hospitalized alongside her from back home and kept her company. Bella was a treasured Elder who was respected and loved by many.”