Classifieds / Obituaries
4846 | WILLIAMS: Glen Taylor Williams, age 78, passed away on November 5, 2009 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon. Glen was a well known Brandon resident, known by many for his numerous ‘letters to the editor’ and as a prominent Brandon lawyer for many years. Glen received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the U of M and worked briefly for Bailey Meter in the oil industry. He returned to the U of M to obtain his degree in law. In the mid 1960’s he moved to Brandon to article with Bob Clement - later working at Clement, Pearson & Williams. He was later appointed QC. He was Chairman and Trustee of the Brandon School Division for 20 years and much loved by taxpayers. He was predeceased by his wife, Polly, and the many dogs they loved - ‘Jury’, ‘Bozzy’, ‘Jigsaw’, ‘O’Brian’ and ‘Poppy’. He loved to golf and enjoyed many rounds with friends at the Shilo Golf & Curling Club. He is credited with organizing the first annual golf trip to Phoenix, Florida and Palm Springs, a tradition that carried on for more than 20 years. He loved to ‘arm chair quarterback’ NFL football in the ‘Blue Room’ (his Man Room) at his home. A special thanks to his good friend Ian Doig for his support and companionship through Glen’s brief battle with cancer. No formal funeral service will be held as per Glen’s wishes. Those choosing to memorialize Glen are asked to extend an act of kindness. |
4847 | Van De Kerckhove: Ceasar. After a courageous battle with cancer it is with heavy hearts we announce our loving father, Ceasar Van De Kerckhove passed away at the age of 85 years at the Lorne Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 13, 2009. Prayers will be held at Adam’s Funeral Home in Notre Dame de Lourdes on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Swan Lake, Manitoba on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Father Francis Eworo officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201, 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca |
4848 | STRONG: Marie Ruth (Nee Kasher). May 2, 1917 – November 12, 2009. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Strong on November 12, 2009 in Princeton, B.C. at the age of 92. Marie was born in Wawanesa, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her husband Alvin Strong in 1997. Survived by sister Anne Quaade and Josephine Griff; children, James of Abbotsford, British Columbia; Larry of Crystal Beach, Ontario and Patricia Vinthers of Princeton; numerous grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Cremation Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, Penticton. |
4849 | SMITH: Douglas A. Smith, beloved husband of Shirley Smith of Brandon, Manitoba and formerly of Oak Lake, Manitoba passed away at Assiniboine Centre, Brandon, Manitoba Thursday; November 12, 2009 in his 88th year. Funeral service will be held from Oak Lake United Church, Oak Lake, Manitoba Wednesday; November 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Craig Miller officiating. Interment will be in Johnston Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to Oak Lake and Area Foundation in memory of Doug.e-mail messages of condolence or sign the on-line Book of Condolences at carscaddenfuneralchapels.comG. R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Virden, in care of arrangements. |
4850 | PEPPER: Thomas Bruce Pepper passed away in Brandon, Manitoba on October 31, 2009. Bruce was born on July 17, 1929 in Avonton, Ontario. He was the youngest of five children. He spent his early years growing up and working on the family farm in St. Paul's, a small town near Stratford, Ontario. As a youngster, he spent the winters skating on the Avon River which flowed through his backyard. He loved birds and wildlife and enjoyed going into Stratford to walk along the river to see the swans. In the summer time, all the neighbours would come over to the Pepper farm and play baseball. In the winter, all the kids would get together to play bag-tag in the barn. Dad amusingly reminisced often of his younger years. He spoke fondly of his days touring on his Harley Davidson, eventually trading up for his two-door Chevy Coupe which ended up on its roof in the ditch. As a young adult, he travelled through Canada and the United States to see some sights off the family farm. He was in Brandon when he met his future wife Vera. Vera and Bruce were married in 1958. They settled in the home on the hill in 1963, where they raised five children. Together they enjoyed spending time at their summer place entertaining, relaxing and gardening. It was there that he tried to perfect his game of horseshoes. Bruce was employed with Manco Dairies for 43 years, retiring in 1993. Over the years, he shared many stories of the dairy’s original crew. He said he enjoyed his job but that he loved retirement. Dad loved being outdoors. He was happiest when out ice fishing in the winter and during the summer months he loved trolling around the lake. It wasn’t the catch that was important but the good times enjoyed with friends and family. In more recent years, he could be found “tinkering” in his garage, canning the harvest of his garden and reading. His library consists of a few thousand novels. He enjoyed word-find and jigsaw puzzles. He loved listening to his crackling, old-time country records and his collection of CD’s. He was a regular bingo player and an avid fan of Major League Baseball. He remained true to his Toronto Blue Jays with the joke being, while pitching for the Jays, he broke his finger that ended his baseball career. Dad was known for his one of a kind humour partially because he thought he was the only one that was funny. His favourite sayings were; "A fool and his money are soon parted", "You have more money than brains" and "To make you ask questions". Dad was famous for his never ending make-work projects. If Dad loved you, you knew it. If he didn't, you knew that too. Dad would help anyone with anything. He would give the shirt off his back to someone in need but he also knew that he couldn't help people who wouldn't help themselves. He spent most of his time with his furry sidekick, Barney" Old Fella" under foot and in the way. Barney changed dad's old school thinking that sick pets are taken out behind the barn. "Gramps" and "Old Fella" shared a lot of ice cream and roast beef. Dad was predeceased by his father Charles in 1933, his mother Emma in 1975, and his brothers McGowan (1993), and Lloyd (2007), John (2009). He lost his wife Vera on January 1, 2000 after 42 years of marriage and his youngest son, Murray passed away in 2003. Dad is survived by his children Rhonda, (grand-dog Barney), Barbara (Robert), Ronald, Raymond (Sandra), his sister Ruth Davidson, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Ceremony to Celebrate Bruce's Life was held at Memories Chapel on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Chris Arthur officiating. Urn bearers were Rhonda Pepper and Barb Regner. Interment followed in the Brandon cemetery where both Bruce and Vera's Remains were placed in the Columbarium. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.“Enjoy the view from the condo!” |
4851 | NAHERNEY: Nicholas (NICK). It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather Nicholas "Nick" on November 14, 2009 at his residence in Dinsdale Personal Care Home in Brandon, Manitoba at the age of 93 years. Nick was born on December 14, 1915 in Rhein, Saskatchewan, the son of Mary and Wasyl Naherney. He was one of 12 children. Nick was predeceased by his beloved wife Anne in 2003, his parents and four brothers and five sisters. Nick is survived by his son, Glen of Brandon, daughter, Shirley Hill of Lethbridge, Alberta, granddaughter Debra (James) Burkart of Brandon, grandson Kevin (Rachelle) of Gillam, Manitoba, great-grandchildren Jordan and Melissa Burkart, Dylin, Jacob, and Trey Naherney, sisters Mabel and Winnie. Nick married Anne in October 1938. They farmed at Minitonas and Bowsman, Manitoba and then moved to Brandon in 1949. They were the owners of a corner grocery store in North end Brandon until 1962. Nick also worked at McGavin's Bakery for many years and for CFB Shilo. Nick loved music and was an accomplished violin player. In his youth he played many country dances and continued to play when he moved to Brandon. He instilled the love of music in his family. Music was always in the home. After retiring he loved to garden and grew great tomatoes, green peppers, apples and raspberries as well as numerous other vegetables in their large garden. He often shared his prize vegetables with family and friends. He built his own greenhouse and spent many hours working on his tomato seedlings. Nick was involved in his church and enjoyed discussing religion with anyone that would talk about it. He loved reading and had a great sense of humour even until the last few months of his life. He will be missed by his family, friends and the staff at Dinsdale. The service to celebrate Nick’s life will be held at the Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, 4 Willowdale Crescent, on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Josh Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nick may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 727B – 10th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4G7 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Unit 3, 824 – 18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com |
4852 | KIRKWOOD: Irma Kirkwood, beloved wife of Ed, age 89 passed away on November 14, 2009 at the Boissevain Health Center, Boissevain, Manitoba. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Boissevain Cemetery, Boissevain, Manitoba at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Boissevain Morton Foundation, Box 1075, Boissevain, Manitoba, R0K 0E0. Messages of condolence may be made online at www.wheatlnd.comKillarney & Boissevain Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. |
4853 | WALKER: Juanita WalkerBlue Sky Woman (Ozhaauozhqwaa-giizhig-kwe).July 8, 1961 - November 12, 2009. Peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre, on November 12, 2009, Juanita Walker of Brandon, MB, passed on to the Spirit World at the age of 48 years. She leaves to mourn her siblings: Roberta McKinney (Edward), Rolanda Star and Jason Star; two sons: Billy Jo (Laura) and Raymond; stepchildren: Laurie Nelson, Cindy (Charles), Derek (Denise) and Cheryl. She also leaves to mourn her grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Juanita was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Walker, her mother Florestine Scott and her father Mason Star. She was born in Williston, North Dakota but raised in Swan Lake, and later moved to Brandon where she resided until her passing. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was a friendly, very smart person who loved helping others and went out of her way to do so when she could. She loved reading, crosswords, bingo and playing pool. A Traditional Wake will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 4 p.m.. Funeral Services will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2:00 pm with interment to follow at the Indian Springs Cemetery. Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. 248-2201, 1-888-400-2326 www.afh.ca |
4854 | SMITH: The death of Douglas Allan Smith of Brandon, formerly of Oak Lake, beloved husband of Shirley, occurred at the Assiniboine Centre on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the age of 87 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Oak Lake United Church. Further details to follow. G. R. Carscadden Funeral Home, Virden in care of arrangements. 748-1876. |
4855 | RODY: Leanne Rody, beloved daughter of Jack Rody of Shilo, MB and dear sister of Lisa Rody and Shani Kitsch, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the age of 46 years. A memorial service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Joe Ball officiating. Donations in memory of Leanne may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2W8. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
4856 | PEPPER: Thomas Bruce Pepper passed away in Brandon, Manitoba on October 31, 2009. Bruce was born on July 17, 1929 in Avonton, Ontario. He was the youngest of five children. He spent his early years growing up and working on the family farm in St. Paul's, a small town near Stratford, Ontario. As a youngster, he spent the winters skating on the Avon River which flowed through his backyard. He loved birds and wildlife and enjoyed going into Stratford to walk along the river to see the swans. In the summer time, all the neighbours would come over to the Pepper farm and play baseball. In the winter, all the kids would get together to play bag-tag in the barn. Dad amusingly reminisced often of his younger years. He spoke fondly of his days touring on his Harley Davidson, eventually trading up for his two-door Chevy Coupe which ended up on its roof in the ditch. As a young adult, he travelled through Canada and the United States to see some sights off the family farm. He was in Brandon when he met his future wife Vera. Vera and Bruce were married in 1958. They settled in the home on the hill in 1963, where they raised five children. Together they enjoyed spending time at their summer place entertaining, relaxing and gardening. It was there that he tried to perfect his game of horseshoes. Bruce was employed with Manco Dairies for 43 years, retiring in 1993. Over the years, he shared many stories of the dairy's original crew. He said he enjoyed his job but that he loved retirement. Dad loved being outdoors. He was happiest when out ice fishing in the winter and during the summer months he loved trolling around the lake. It wasn't the catch that was important but the good times enjoyed with friends and family. In more recent years, he could be found "tinkering" in his garage, canning the harvest of his garden and reading. His library consists of a few thousand novels. He enjoyed word-find and jigsaw puzzles. He loved listening to his crackling, old-time country records and his collection of CD's. He was a regular bingo player and an avid fan of Major League Baseball. He remained true to his Toronto Blue Jays with the joke being, while pitching for the Jays, he broke his finger that ended his baseball career. Dad was known for his one of a kind humour partially because he thought he was the only one that was funny. His favourite sayings were; "A fool and his money are soon parted", "You have more money than brains" and "To make you ask questions". Dad was famous for his never ending make-work projects. If Dad loved you, you knew it. If he didn't, you knew that too. Dad would help anyone with anything. He would give the shirt off his back to someone in need but he also knew that he couldn't help people who wouldn't help themselves. He spent most of his time with his furry sidekick, Barney" Old Fella" under foot and in the way. Barney changed dad's old school thinking that sick pets are taken out behind the barn. "Gramps" and "Old Fella" shared a lot of ice cream and roast beef. Dad was predeceased by his father Charles in 1933, his mother Emma in 1975, and his brothers McGowan (1993), and Lloyd (2007), John (2009). He lost his wife Vera on January 1, 2000 after 42 years of marriage and his youngest son, Murray passed away in 2003. Dad is survived by his children Rhonda, (grand- dog Barney), Barbara (Robert), Ronald, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Ceremony to Celebrate Bruce's Life was held at Memories Chapel on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm. with Rev. Chris Arthur officiating. Urn bearers were Rhonda Pepper and Barb Regner. Interment followed in the Brandon cemetery where both Bruce and Vera's Remains were placed in the Columbarium. Expressions of sympathy may be made atwww.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. "Enjoy the view from the condo!" |
4857 | NEUFELD: 21 year old, Ashley Neufeld, loving daughter, sister, and best friend of Phil, Bev and Jeff Neufeld accidentally passed away, Tuesday, November 3, 2009, along with two friends and teammates, just northwest of Dickinson, N.D. Ashley was born on March 4, 1988 at the Brandon General Hospital. She grew up in Brandon attending Linden Lanes School and graduated from Vincent Massey High School in 2006. Ashley was a member of the Massey softball team from 2002 – 2006. She was also a member of the 2004 - 2005 Massey hockey team. Ashley was attending Dickinson State University and was a senior on the softball team. She was in a Bachelor of Science program, majoring in Psychology. Ashley’s ambition upon graduation was to work with and aid challenged and less fortunate adults and children. Her previous employment has been in this field through Ventures (2007), Family Visions (2008) and Brandon Support Services (2009). While a member of the Lady Hawks softball team, she made All-Conference in 2006 and 2007. The team also attended the NAIA national championships all three years with finishes in 2006 – 6th, 2007 – 5th and 2008 – 3rd. Throughout her years Ashley has always been found on local ball diamonds. She has contributed to numerous teams, competing in Provincial, Western Canadian and National championships, also Western Canada and Canada Games. During winter months she was at local arenas, putting on goal equipment. Ashley played female hockey within Brandon Youth Hockey Association from 1997 – 2006 receiving the Barb LeBlanc Award in 2006. She was also a member of the 2004 - 2005 Vincent Massey High School boys hockey team. Ashley has always been the most unselfish, sincere, caring person, putting everyone ahead of herself, with a heart of gold. Ashley will be remembered for her comforting smothering hugs and her permanent, contagious smile, which brightened up any room and any heart. She leaves to mourn parents Phil and Bev, loving brother Jeff Neufeld. Grandparents George and Katie Neufeld, George and Jean Morrison. Aunts and Uncles, Lynn and Dennis Kyle, John and Laurie Neufeld, Rick Neufeld, Frieda Neufeld, Ron Tomach, Doug Morrison, Susan Hardy, Herb and Wanda Neufeld, Ingrid and Shawn Morton, Lisa Eros, Blaine Belbac and families. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ashley Neufeld Memorial Softball Fund. Contributions can be made at any branch of the Westoba Credit Union or Softball Manitoba, 200 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 4M2. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. “Ashley will always be ourangel in the outfield!” |
4858 | McCONNELL: Morley Edmund McConnell passed away peacefully with his loving wife Marie at his side, on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Riverdale Health Centre after a long and courageous battle with heart and lung disease. Morley was born April 4, 1941 in Hamiota. He married Marie Stratford on October 20, 1961 and they resided briefly in Brandon, and then moved to Rivers. Most of Morley's working life was in insurance and real estate, first with O.L. Harwood; then with Stratford-Frame, Stratford- McConnell and finally with Way-Mor Agencies until ill health required him to take an early retirement. Morley was a strong community supporter and was always willing to step up and fill any position requested of him. He belonged to many organizations and emceed many community events during his life. He had a wonderful sense of humour and leaves many memories of laughter. A large part of Morley's life was his love of music, second only to his love for family and friends. Morley is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marie; two daughters Debbie (Jerry) Johnston and Barb (Ian) Watson; grandchildren Ashley and Brayden Johnston, Taryn and Camryn Watson; brothers Verne (Jean) McConnell, Elgin/ "Red" (Ruth) McConnell, Kent (Maureen) McConnell; sisters Mavis Bray, Eula Woods, Mick (Lloyd) Little; sisters-in-law Maureen McConnell, Shirley (Nick) Kamula; brother-in-law Larry (Elaine) Stratford and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Roy and Minnie McConnell; his wife's parents Jim and Ev Stratford, brother Jim McConnell, brothers-in-law Ron Bray and Nelson Woods and sister-in-law Gwen Goodman. The service to celebrate Morley's life was held at Rivers United Church, Thursday, November 5, 2009 with Rev. Glenna Beauchamp officiating. Interment followed at Rivers Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandson Brayden Johnston, niece (our flower girl) Sandra Cowling, nephews: Kim McConnell, Chris McConnell, Terry McConnell and Brent Little. Organist was nephew Blaine Little, and Soloist was Stanley Runions accompanied by his wife Sheila. Thank you to Vern Schneider and Memories Chapel for helping us, his family, to make the day a wonderful celebration of Morley's life and to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary for the lovely lunch. Words fail to express our deep appreciation to the homecare workers and to the nurses, doctors and staff at Riverdale Health Centre for the loving care and shared humour that Morley received which helped him and his family through a very difficult time. A sincere thank you to all our family and friends for all their love and support. If friends desire, donations in memory of Morley may be made to Rivers Recreation Facilities Review Committee, Box 677, Rivers, Manitoba, R0K 1X0, or a charity of choice. "Forever in our Hearts"Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
4859 | MANBY: Molly Manby, beloved wife of the late Del (Jim), passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on November 5th, 2009 at the age of 88 years. Molly was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, auspiciously, on Labour Day, September 1st, 1921, one of ten children of Michael and Dora Michelanko. Molly grew up in The Great Depression. She told tales of this time in the north end of Winnipeg: going down to the rail yards to poach fruit and vegetables from the loading docks, saving up the odd five cents to get in to see the newsreels and movies on a Saturday afternoon - or sneaking in instead. Her father died in an accident when she was ten years old and she left school at grade nine to work and help support her family which was subsequently in the care of her mother. In her teenage years, Molly started working during the summers at Devil’s Gap Camp in the Lake of the Woods area of north-western Ontario, a place where she would spend time for parts of most of her remaining seventy or so years. During the Second World War, Molly moved to the Toronto area to work in the factories, working in Downsview for de Havilland Canada on aircraft such as the Mosquito Bomber. This experience started a life-long familiarity and facility with tools of all kinds and fostered her ability to create, build and fix almost anything. She would send part of her wages from this time back home to help out her Mom. Molly met Del Manby before he went overseas for five years and she worked in the war factories. On July 30, 1946 they returned to Winnipeg and were married. They honeymooned at Bennett’s Camp at Laclu, again in the Lake of the Woods area. In spite of being terrified of water, Molly let Del talk her into an extended canoe trip as part of this time. Molly and Del started their family in Winnipeg with the birth of Dawn in 1951, followed eighteen months later by Ed in 1952, and eleven years after that by George in 1963. During the early fifties, Del worked as a Stationary Engineer at Central Heat and Bristol Aerospace while Molly worked cooking, sewing, cleaning and raising the family. Frequent trips were made in the old Model A to Uncle Henry’s farm in Brookdale and later to visit Henry and his wife Mary when they moved to Neepawa. The mid-fifties saw a return to the Lake of the Woods as visits to Grandma Olsen’s camp at Culloden Lake began and were the genesis of what would become a second home for the family for the next fifty years. Land was purchased from the Olsen family in 1965 and two years of camping out in the big blue tent, with many adventures including a hailstorm that ripped holes through the canvas, were followed by building a cabin in 1967. The cabin at Culloden Lake was the start of many years worth of labour and love by Molly, usually enlisting others in the family as her sometimes-capable assistants. Over the years Molly built a rock garden, rock patios, rock walls, rock planters, a rock staircase and a cement pond. To achieve all of this, large hunks of the Canadian Shield were relocated from their previous resting places miles away. Molly also contributed to the construction of a garage, boathouse, numerous sheds and a set of cement stairs; she performed all sorts of maintenance tasks and planted an uncountable number of trees. She spent whole summers scouring shorelines for driftwood and tramping through the bush picking blueberries while yodelling with her old friend Louise Lund, all usually in the company of the family dogs - first Rusty and then Robie. Almost every summer evening was spent out on the lake fishing. In 1967, the family moved west from Winnipeg to Brandon. Del continued to work as a Stationary Engineer while Molly worked in the home and began to accumulate an extensive repertoire of abilities and accomplishments. She taught herself how to paint in oils and, when the only easel available in Brandon at the time was wobbly, she built her own. She took up stained glasswork, wood carving, and sewed toques and mittens and various costumes for various occasions, often working without a pattern. Having always wanted to play a musical instrument, she started trumpet lessons at the Brandon University Conservatory when she was in her fifties. Molly joined the YMCA shortly after coming to Brandon. She took up running and in the ParticipACTION era of the seventies ran many many miles in the gym, making her fitter than most anyone -including seventy-year-old Swedes. When her knees started acting up, she overcame her lifelong fear of water and learned to swim. In 1981, at the age of sixty, she obtained her Bronze Cross from the Royal Life Saving Society. For almost ten years afterwards she volunteered to teach seniors, many of them younger than her, to swim at the Y and Sportsplex pools. She was eventually awarded a lifetime membership at the YMCA for her efforts. After belatedly admitting that she might in fact be a senior herself, Molly became active at the Prairie Oasis Senior Centre, joining her lifelong friend Greta (Bumps) Stewart in clogging classes. This eventually led to a trip to Calgary to perform at the Stampede. She and Bumps waited tables at the monthly dinners and on holidays they dressed up in elaborate costumes that she made to entertain the seniors. Many hours were also spent packing seeds to raise money for the Centre. During these years, Molly and Bumps began a barnstorming tour of local casinos, often dodging moose on the way back from Belcourt in the middle of the night. As she grew older Molly continued to help others, not only in institutional settings like the Y and Prairie Oasis, but also on a more personal level. She spent time with friends from the Y, Frank and Millie Pritchard, working in their yard, getting them groceries or just visiting over tea, especially after Frank died. Molly did the same thing for years for her friend Dorothy Mitchell when she became unable to get out on her own. Still giving scant concession to her own advancing years, when fate dropped a piano in her living room, Molly started lessons at the age of 83. She continued to work, build, carve, paint, create and do. She had an inexhaustible energy and an insatiable interest in things - whether it was taking a closer look so she could build her own whatever, or scooping a baby beaver out of the lake with a fishing net just to get a better look.Late this summer, a strange case of synchronicity saw Molly fall off a ladder at the lake, just like her old fishing buddy Fred Grimwood did a few years ago when in his late eighties. She broke her arm - not initially anything to worry about as she had so often been stitched, mended and healed from so many injuries sustained in doing so much over the years, and had survived colon cancer for thirteen years after being given a 50/50 chance. But after a three-hospital odyssey Molly’s condition worsened. She succumbed to acute lymphoma in the early afternoon of November 5th. Even in her last months spent in the General and Assiniboine Centres, Molly endeared herself to the people around her. This was a defining characteristic of her long life. She made people smile, laugh or just feel better - even through brief interactions, even just for a moment. Molly channelled a fearsome energy and she always tried, in her own way, to care for others and to show her love. Few who encountered Molly over the years went away unaffected, most often they walked away shaking their heads - usually some combination of bemused, befuddled and bewitched. She will be missed. Molly was predeceased by her son, Ed, in 1969 and her husband, Del, in 1987. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn, of Winnipeg and son, George, of Brandon; by her sisters, Mary, of Winnipeg and Vickie, of North Vancouver. Cremation has taken place; at Molly’s request there will be no service. Dawn and George gratefully decline flowers. Donations in memory of Molly may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200- 17th Street East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 7M6. Dawn and George would like to thank Dr. Scott Blythe for his years of looking after and looking out for their Mom and for his attention, concern, and caring at the end of her life. Many thanks as well to the nursing staff on the second floors of the General and Assiniboine Centres. |
4860 | KOBIALKO: John Kobialko of Oak Lake, Manitoba beloved father of Chris and Joanne passed away at Oak Lake, Manitoba doing what he loved to do, on Monday; November 9, 2009 in his 80th year. Funeral service will be held from Oak Lake United Church, Oak Lake, Manitoba Monday; November 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Craig Miller officiating. Interment will be in Oak Lake Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to Oak Lake United Church Memorial Fund in memory of John. e-mail messages of condolence or sign the on-line Book of Condolences at carscaddenfuneralchapels.comG.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Virden in care of the arrangements. |
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