Obituary of Alison Valerie Bell

BELL, ALISON:  After a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, Alison Valerie Bell passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at the age of 37.  Loving partner of Dean Urekar for 16 years, and step-mother to Tara and Steven.  Cherished daughter of Susan Szoke (Brent Bowman) and the late Graham Rex Bell.  Dear niece of Randy Bell (Eleanor), Sander Szoke (Kathleen), Karen Clark (Greg), and Sharon Szoke.  Alison will be lovingly remembered by many cousins and friends and her special fur baby, Bella.  Special thanks to Dr. Jimenez and nurse Kathy, and all the nurses on C3 at Juravinski Hospital.  And special thanks also to Shanika Knight for her kindness.  Visitation at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Friday, March 2 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  The funeral service will be held at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 216 Station Street, Smithville on Saturday, March 3 at 2 p.m.  Private interment St. Luke's Anglican Church Cemetery will precede the service.  Memorial donations to CAP (Cancer Assistance Program) or Juravinski Hospital would be appreciated by the family and if desired can be made through the funeral home.