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Mabel May Dovell

February 1, 2014

Mabel May Dovell (nee Wells)

October 22, 1922 ~ February 1, 2014


Mabel May Dovell (nee Wells) passed away peacefully on February 1, 2014 at the age of 91 years.

Mabel was born to parents Minnie and John Wells on October 22, 1922 in Stone, SK.

Mabel married the love of her life, Harley A. Dovell, on September 23, 1943. They moved from Saskatchewn to Kimberley, BC around 1947, where they lived for many years. Later they moved to Penticton, BC and finally settled in Creston, BC.

Mabel was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.


Mabel was predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Harley A Dovell; parents Minnie (nee Reid) and John Wells; brothers Wilbert, Johnny, Roy and Clarence, and sister Myrtle.

She will be dearly missed by her daughter Darlene (Blondy) Lafreniere and grandchildren Cheryl (Allan) Latka, Derek (Samantha) Lafreniere; great-grandchildren Max, Mackenzi, Corbin and Ciera; daughter Dianne (Dwight) Lafreniere and grandchildren Cindy (Brent) Kreese, Sherri Lafreniere and Mike Doligman, Lori (Alan) Joe, Lisa Lafreniere; great-grandchildren Brandon, Taylor, Tyra, Jordan, Calvin and Camryn; sisters Hazel Barker and Mary; sisters-in-law Ruth Dovell, Isabelle Dovell and Joanne Cook, as well as many nieces and nephews.

No service by request. Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the charity of their choice.



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