July 6, 1944 – June 25, 2022

It is with deepest sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Cheryl Gillett (Champ), who left us at the age of 77 while temporarily residing at the Ponderosa Pines in Kamloops.

Cheryl is survived by her sons, Dave (Doris) and Gary, and her granddaughter, Christina, all of whom she loved with all of her heart. She is also survived by her sisters, Pat (Maurice), Susan (Doug), Janice (Ted) and brothers, Larry (Pat), Allan (Wendy), Randall (Jean) and many nieces and nephews.

Cheryl was predeceased by her husband Wayne, mother Jean McLeod, father Doug Champ, brother Mike Champ and sister Donna Worrall.

Cheryl was born in Vancouver and relocated, first to Nanaimo and then to Chilliwack in the late 1950s. From there, she made her final home in Merritt in 1981. While there, she contributed greatly to the community and established many great friendships. Next to family, was her love of cooking. She loved making meals for family and friends alike.

She was well known for her many hours of volunteering with Victim Services, Citizens on Patrol, and Merritt Booster Club, to name a few. She was best known for her role as Life Skills Coordinator at the Ska-lu-la Workshop; a position she was very passionate about! Her commitment to working with the disabled went far beyond “a position”. She was one of few respite options for families in the community where she would take them into her own home for short periods of time. As a result of her many contributions, she was awarded the prestigious honor of “Woman of the Year”. We are so proud of Mom to know that the resounding word people used to describe her was “KIND”.

We would like to extend our gratitude for the kindness and care of Dr McLeod, Kidney Clinic in Kamloops Hospital and all the other care providers.

She will be greatly missed by many!

At her request, there will be no service but the family would like to hold a Celebration of Life at a later date. Please check the Merritt Funeral Chapel website for further information and to leave your condolences online.

In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

She will be greatly missed.

You are invited to leave a message of condolence at Merritt Funeral Chapel.

• Date : 2022-06-25
• Location : Merritt