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Mary Ellen Roxanna Vibert (Ellen)
July 3, 1934 – December, 16 2023
Ellen passed away on Saturday January 16, 2023. Daughter of the late James Vibert and Ethel Cleary of Corner of the Beach, Gaspe. Sister to Lindy and Rudy Vibert. Married to Allison Miller of Kemptville, Ontario. Mother to Nathen Aswell (Kim), Dwayne (Johanne), Karen and Todd (Catherine) Hill. Nana to Nathan, Nicholas and Matthew.
Ellen was raised in Corner of the Beach Gaspe and spent her formative years helping her parents run their hotel/motel business. She went to boarding school and eventually attended secretarial school in Montreal. She did a small bit of modeling in her early 20’s and then landed a job at Bell Telephone where she worked for over 40 years. Though she settled in Montreal, she never forgot her Gaspesian roots and remained close with as many members of her extended family as was possible.
Ellen had 4 children with her first husband all before the age of 30. When that marriage came to an end, she found herself in a one parent family situation and had to learn to stand on her own. She had to be strong, patient, understanding, caring and loving while holding down a full-time job and dealing with all the day to day adventures of life with her family. She knew that to be strong for her children she had to get help from others. She got involved with “One Parent Families “and made friends with whom she could share her problems and hardships, joys and accomplishments. Life was not easy but Ellen was a survivor and with the help and encouragement of friends and family she grew stronger and more self-assured. She made some big changes in her life when her children moved away from home: she bought her first home and got her driver’s license. She finally had the freedom to grow a garden, relax by a river and build her nest. She even labeled her little piece of land, on the Chateauguay River, “Corner of the Beach” after her hometown.
Ellen was a breast cancer survivor, and that home was where she found the peace and quiet she needed to recuperate and become whole again. One of her interests was golfing and it was at one of these tournaments where she met Allison – the love of her life. They were married in 2000 and she moved to Kemptville to live on his farm. They renovated their home and transformed part of it into a B&B which she ran for over 20 years. It was in Kemptville where she really put down her roots – literally. Her garden was a spectacular work of art and many of her guests had wedding pictures taken there. She volunteered at many of the retirement homes in town and helped out wherever and whenever she was needed. Ellen loved to entertain and hosted many family functions, parties, reunions, bridge games and weddings. She even organized a massive Vibert family reunion in Gaspe. She kicked up her heels at every opportunity.
Ellen was also an advocate for several charitable organizations in Kemptville. She was actively involved with her cancer support group for several years and even did door to door canvassing to raise funding to help them out. Also, she had organized fundraisers for Make a Wish Foundation in hopes of helping children in need, hosted potluck dinners for her support group and would offer her help to any local family in need.
Ellen was a traveller – be it to visit family or friends or just to take a much-needed vacation in a new spot to rest and recharge her batteries. She was many things to many people and she will be greatly missed by any who had the pleasure of meeting her or joining in one of her events.
On behalf of the family, we would like to express our appreciation to the staff at the Kemptville Hospital for the exceptional care given after her stroke during her final days. Your warmth and compassion meant more than words can say. Special mention also goes out to Dr. Loung (her Family doctor) for listening and encouraging our Mom these last few years. It was a great comfort knowing you were just a phone call away.
Friends are invited to visit the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Sunday January 14, 2023 from 2 pm to 4 pm & 6 pm to 8pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, 503 Clothier Street West, Kemptville on Monday January 15, 2023 at 11 am. Reception at the Kemptville Royal Canadian Legion immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers we suggest donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Saturday December 16th 2023
Death notice for the town of: Kemptville, Province: Ontario
death notice Ellen Vibert Saturday December 16th 2023
obituaries notice Ellen Vibert Saturday December 16th 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ellen Vibert Saturday December 16th 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.