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Evelyn Gail "Kitty" Lipa
Celebration of Life

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133
135B Orr Street, Cobourg

Sunday, September 29, 2024
1:00 - 4:00 PM

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Evelyn Gail "Kitty" Lipa

May 29, 1945 - August 2, 2024

Evelyn “Kitty” Lipa Chapple (nee Mellis) of Cobourg, Ontario passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024 at Ed’s House Hospice, Cobourg, Ontario surrounded by her family. Born May 29, 1945 daughter of the late William and Mary Mellis.

Beloved partner of the late Jack Chapple.

Loving mother of Kim Dolan (Mike), Ken Lipa (Lori), Kerrie Chapple Brill (Les) and John Chapple (Lori).

Cherished grandmother to her 8 grand children and 10 great-grandchildren.

Dear sister of William Mellis, Murray Mellis, Heather Mellis, and the late Mary Field, Clara Chant, Carol Doucette and Laura Hanna.

Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and life long friends.

As per Kitty’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held Sunday September 29th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 - Cobourg. If desired, donations may be made to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre or The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 Ladies Auxiliary.

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MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Edith Lean - August 20, 2024

Our deepest sympathies to Kim, Ken, Kerrie and John. Rick and Edie Lean

Sharone Medhurst - August 20, 2024

So sorry to hear of Kitty’s passing. She was a great lady.. sorry for your loss…

Kathy Krakenberg - August 19, 2024

I am so very sorry for your loss. A wonderful, kind woman who I met when I joined the ladies auxiliary at the local Legion. She will definitely be missed by many.

Judy Sherwin - August 19, 2024

So very sorry to read this. Kitty was a great lady, I worked with her in kitchen many times, darts years ago and would run into her at Petticoat were she volunteered always a happy pleasant lady always a smile. She will be missed but she has left us all with some great memories. RIP Kitty.

Gayl Nelson - August 19, 2024

Kim and family: Sorry to hear of your loss.

Robert Hanna - August 18, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Pamela and David Johnson - August 16, 2024

Dear Kim, Ken, Kerrie, and John, Your mother will be greatly missed. May you continue to feel the deep love she had for you, your children, and grandchildren always.

Rosemary Taylor - August 15, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Rosemary Taylor - August 15, 2024

Sending sincere condolences to Kitty's family..Kitty was quite simply a bright light in anyone's day...a wonderful person..and a close friend for more than 50 years...hold all your precious memories close ❤️ as all us friends..when we think of Kitty..it will be with a smile...you will be missed...RIPmy friend..

Gina McBride - August 15, 2024

Kim and Family, My deepest condolence on the loss of your mother, Kitty. She will be in your heart forever.

Jenny Lahey Allison - August 14, 2024

I met Kitty at Jeananne Booth place many years ago. We played games at Jeananne;s place & Kitty always came. She was such a beautiful lady. Then I met her at the legion with the 55 & over club We would like to send our condolences to Kitty family. May she Rest in Peace.

Judy Jones - August 14, 2024

Please accept our heartfelt condolences at the passing of Kitty. To all who loved her she will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her as a sweet, kind and fun loving lady. May she now rest in peace.

Linda Mackenzie-Nicholas - August 13, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Linda Mackenzie-Nicholas - August 13, 2024

Once upon a time I worked with Kitty at GE. I have never forgotten her. Never will. Rest in peace Kitty.

Jim and Carole Murrant - August 13, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.

Darlene & Mark Venhuizen - August 12, 2024

Dear Kerrie , Les and family ..we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear sweet mother..I had the pleasure of meeting Kitty a year ago..she was such a beautiful sweet lady.. ❤️❤️

Sheila Macklin - August 11, 2024

Sorry for your loss,

Kim Harvey - August 10, 2024

I’m so sorry to hear of Kitty’s passing. She was a great lady, thinking of you all,

Carol Strong - August 10, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to you all. So many great times with Kitty through the years with the ladies auxiliary. She will be greatly missed by the many friends she made in this organization she deeply cared about. Rest in peace sweet lady

Vicki Haley - August 9, 2024

Sincere condolences to Kitty’s family. She was a wonderful lady who always had a smile on her face. She was a dear friend to many and she will be missed!! RIP Kitty.

Bonnie Timlin - August 9, 2024

So sorry to hear of the passing of Kitty! She was a lovely person, treasure all ur memories of a wonderful MOM.Take care family!

Deborah Wass Elder - August 9, 2024

To Kitty's Family My sister Marjorie and I remember Kitty in our neighborhood. Always a nice person and Friend Thinking about you at this sad time.

Joan and Don Diminie and family - August 9, 2024

We were saddened to learn of Kitty, she was a wonderful friend and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Barb Reay - August 8, 2024

Kim, Kenny, Kerrie and Johnny Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear mother. She was simply The Best.. kind, thoughtful and a loyal friend. She will forever be in our thoughts and in our hearts. Barb and Ted

Donna and Bill Owens - August 8, 2024

We are sending our condolences to your family. Your mom has always been a part of our lives through our mom. Always loved getting caught up on family members. She will be missed💕

Susan and John Dolan - August 8, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Betty Poelstra, Lois McCulloch, Rhonda Ferguson, Carol Davies, Barb Reay & Ted Bulger - August 8, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Kathy McMurdo - August 8, 2024

My sympathies for the loss of such a lovely woman as Kitty was, with that twinkle in her eye. She will be missed. Condolences to family and all who knew her.

Jeanne Bell and Vicki Haley - August 8, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Carolyn Chrysler and Donna Owens - August 8, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Sheila MacDonald - August 7, 2024

So sorry to hear this. My heartfelt condolences. RIP Kitty.

Gail Bowen - August 7, 2024

So sorry to hear about Kitty She was a wonderful person and the best neighbor for several generations of the Bowen family. Much love, Gail, Andy and Sherrie

Paul and Cash - August 7, 2024

she will be greatly missed a friend for many years to the family please accept our condolence our thoughts are with you.

Linda Moore - August 7, 2024

❤️Awesome Lady, Awesome Family❤️

Linda Moore - August 7, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Blaine & Lynda Darling - August 7, 2024

Kim , Kerrie, Kenny, Johnny and family. We are so sorry to hear about Kitty. She was truly a great woman, always so friendly and kind. We all had a lot of good times growing up in the hood on James St. She will be missed by all, gone way too young. Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time.

Jeanne Bell - August 7, 2024

Sending sincere condolence to Ķen,Kim,Keri and John in the loss ofyour beloved Mom, and to Kitty's brother's and sister, she was my longest and oldest friend and I will forever miss her dearly each and every day ❤ but am so thankful she is not suffering any more R.I.P Kitty, you will always be in my heart.

MarianSpicer - August 7, 2024

So sorry to hear of Kitty’s passing she was a lovely person. Will miss her smile

Leslie meihm - August 7, 2024

She lived in my apartment. She was a lovely person. Sorry for your loss. She will be missed.

Carolyn Chrysler - August 7, 2024

Kim, Kerrie, Johny and Kenny,I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I’m going to really miss our daily phone calls and chats, we sure had a lot of good memories. Rip My Friend Carolyn Chrysler

Jacquie Halligan - August 7, 2024

To all the family, Losing a mother is one of the hardest days of our lives. She was a wonderful caring, beautiful person, and that legacy lives on through her family. Hold each other a little tighter and longer and know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. The Halligan family

Rhonda Ferguson - August 7, 2024

Sincere condolences,at at lost for appropriate words to express the loss of a lifelong beloved friend

Maxine Doiron - August 7, 2024

Kitty was a wonderful kind and thoughtful person and will be missed by every one who knew her. Thoughts and prays to her family

Judy and Wayne Ferguson - August 7, 2024

Kerrie, Les and family So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Judy and Wayne Ferguson

Sheila Turner - August 7, 2024

Kenny, we were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, just know our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.

Lorraine Roberts - August 6, 2024

To Kitty's Family: You will be in my thoughts and prayers . She was such a special person. May your memories help you through these sad times.

Tierney Wiebe - August 6, 2024

Ken, Brooke and Devon I am so sorry to hear about Kitty passing. I remember lots of childhood visits with her. She was very kind and funny. I hope your memories bring you comfort

Deanna and Craig Hoskin - August 6, 2024

Our deepest condolences to Kitty's family at this difficult time. May your memories give you peace and comfort.

Jim Adams - August 6, 2024

Kerrie, Les and boys. Sorry to hear about Kitty, she was a great lady and she’ll be missed. Jim Adams and family.

Brian McLaren - August 6, 2024

John, Kerrie and families, our condolences on the loss of your mother. Take care. Brian Judie and Carson McLaren

Joe Ferguson - August 6, 2024

So Sorry to hear the passing of your Mom. Sending our condolences to the family at this difficult time.Joe Ferguson and Cindy Greer

Josephine Upton - August 6, 2024

So sorry for the loss of your mother.Kitty was a great neighbour and friend we had many fun times. I learned a lot about cobourg history from her. Will miss you my friend.

Carol Osborne - August 6, 2024

My sincere condolences to the family. Kitty was a wonderful person and a joy to know. I met her through the ladies auxiliary and she always had a kind word. I know she will be missed by so many

Joyce Somerville - August 6, 2024

So sorry Kim, Ken, Kerri and John. She will be missed.

Faye Baxter - August 6, 2024

Kim and Family so sorry to hear of your Mums passing. Cherish the memories.

Scott and Theresa Tuttle - August 6, 2024

On behalf of Theresa and I, we would like to send our condolences to the family. Kitty was always a sweet lady, as we have had the privilidge of knowing her for years from the legion and many other functions..may she rest in peace.

Susan De Long (Cane) - August 6, 2024

Sending heartfelt condolences your way, thinking of you all, we know your hearts are full of great memories 🌸💜🌺 Susan & Dan

Kathy & George - August 6, 2024

Sending heartfelt condolences and hugs from our family to yours❤️ Kitty was a kind, caring soul and she will be missed. You are in our thoughts🤗

Allyson Stothart - August 6, 2024

I’m terribly sorry to hear of this sad news!! Please accept my sincere condolences to Lipa and Chappell families! I sure will miss seeing Kitty and miss our talks!! Prayers and Love to all xo

Gloria Farrow - August 6, 2024

My heartfelt condolences too Kitty,s family so sorry to hear of Kitty,s passing she was a lovely lady and a good friend .Gloria Farrow

Julie Darling - August 6, 2024

Dear Kim & Family, We were sorry to hear your Mom had passed away. She was a nice lady and always had a friendly smile. We hope the beautiful memories you have with your Mom will comfort during this very sad time. Jim & Julie Darling

Maggie McKessick - August 6, 2024

Condolences to the family. Only knew Kitty through the Legion but always enjoyed her sense of humour. RIP Kitty

Judy Elliott - August 6, 2024

Dear Kim, Ken, Kerrie, John & families My heart is breaking for you at the loss of your beautiful Mom, grandmother. Just remember she’s not suffering and is at peace. She was one in a million and she cherished you all. Kitty has been almost 70 years in my life as our babysitter, neighbour and great family friend. Her smile was always contagious and the twinkle in her eye meant mischief. She loved life no matter what was thrown her way. Keeping her in our heart is easy, she makes it that way. Keep your loving memories close, laugh about her, talk about her always it will make things easier and bring a smile to your face xoxo.

Cassandra - August 6, 2024

So sorry to hear of your families loss. I will always remember going to Kitty's house when I was little with my Nana for tea and as an adult talking with her in the hall of the apartment building

Carolyn Flannigan - August 6, 2024

Sending my heartfelt condolences to Kitty’s family . One beautiful soul, a life well lived . RIP Kitty

Shelley and Ken Warrington - August 6, 2024

Kitty was a great lady. She was fun to play darts with and a pleasure to work with in the kitchen. Sincere condolences to the family.

Dalton and Heather McDonald - August 6, 2024

Kim and Mike … so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom .. our thoughts are with all of you . ❤️ Dalton and Heather

Wendy Tomaz - August 6, 2024

So sorry to hear of Kitty's passing. Sending my hugs to you all. I have always had fond memories of my old neighbour and always loved to bump into her over the years.

Kim Ward - August 6, 2024

So sorry for your loss Kim. Remembering the old days. Sending warm thoughts, hugs and prayers.

Kim CHRYSLER - August 6, 2024

I'm so sorry for your loss. Kitty has been around as long as I remember as her and Mom were great friends she will be missed by all biggest hugs Kim