Minister extends condolences to the family of the late Otto Kelland

Tourism, Culture and Recreation Minister Paul Shelley today offered condolences to the family of the late Otto Kelland who passed away yesterday at the age of 99.

"Otto Kelland will always be remembered for his incredible contribution to Newfoundland and Labrador culture, " said Minister Shelley. "Mr. Kelland wrote the beautiful song Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary�s in 1947, and it has been recognized and enjoyed worldwide as a true Newfoundland classic. I express my sincere condolences to his family and friends and assure them that Mr. Kelland�s legend will continue to live on for centuries."

Otto Kelland was born in Lamaline in 1904 and spent his working life as a policeman and later warden and superintendent at Her Majesty's Penitentiary. He was also an accomplished author with several books, songs and poems to his credit. He is most famous for the legendary ballad, Let me Fish off Cape St. Mary�s.

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