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WATSON: Doreen, age 73 years, beloved wife of Art Watson, mother of Sandra and Wade, died in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba, on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Doreen, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home, Souris, in care of arrangements. Expression of sympathy may be made at dkowalchuk@mts.net

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POTTER: Mildred “Millie” Potter (nee Kilford) of Virden, Manitoba beloved wife of the late James Arthur Potter and loving mother of Dale, Roy, Lloyd and the late Lyle, passed away at WestMan Nursing Home, Virden, Manitoba, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in her 97th year. Funeral Service will be held from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Virden Friday, November 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Don Bernhardt officiating. Interment will be in Virden Cemetery. Viewing for family and friends will be at Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Virden Thursday, November 26th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to WestMan Nursing Home Courtyard Project in memory of Millie. Email messages of condolence or sign the online Book of Condolences at

carscaddenfuneralchapel.com

G. R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel Virden in care of arrangements.

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EDWARDS: Mitchell David Edwards, beloved son of Brad and Jayne, age 25, died November 21, 2009, Regina, Saskatchewan. Funeral Service Thursday November 26, 2009, Harvest Community Church, Deloraine, Manitoba, 2:00 p.m. Interment Del-Win Cemetery, Deloraine, Manitoba. Donations in memory of Mitchell may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, 350 - 1101 Kingston Rd, Pickering, Ontario, L1V 1B5,

www.childrenswish.caMessages of condolence may made onlineat www.wheatlnd.com

Smith Funeral Home, Deloraine, Manitoba, 747-2088.

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DIXON: Fay Alexandra Dixon of Brandon passed away peacefully at her residence, Fairview Home, on Monday, November 23, 2009 at the age of 78 years. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Cathcart of Knox United Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Manitoba, #7 - 414 Westmount Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2J 1P2 or to the Fairview Home Fund, 1351-13th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4S6. Complete obituary information to follow. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

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CURTIS: Robert (Bob) Winston Curtis, beloved husband of Denise Curtis of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Palliative Care surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the age of 48 years. Besides his loving wife, he is the loving father of: Bart (Oralee) Curtis and their children Amari, Sidney and Lettie of Brandon, Manitoba, Kelly Curtis (Jordan Miller) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Michael Waite (Sarah Farmer) and their children Nadria, and Dylan of Lethbridge, Andrew Waite (Jenni Kraemer) of Lethbridge, special daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Mike Reurink and their children Brooklynn and Nathan of Picture Butte, Alberta. He is also survived by his sister Lila Moore and her husband Victor Moore of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his father, Winston Curtis, his mother Georgina Curtis and his brother Garry Curtis. A Funeral Service will be held at College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Joel Klemick officiating. In memory of Bob, donations may be made to St. Michael's Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 1400 - 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4V5. Honoured to serve the family, Cornerstone Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca

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BLAKE: It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that we mourn the sudden passing of our beautiful mother H. Gwen Blake (nee Bergman). Gwen died peacefully on the evening of Tues, Nov 17, 2009 surrounded by her children and the music she loved. As the first born child of Otto and Georgina (Dodie) Bergman, Gwen was born in Winnipeg on July 1, 1930. Otto and Georgina’s families both emmigrated from Reykjavik, Iceland. Otto pioneered the opening of the Royal Bank of Canada in Flin Flon, Manitoba in 1929 and the family established themselves as vital members of the community. Gwen grew up in Flin Flon graduating from FFCI in 1947. She loved theatre actively participating in the drama club to great reviews. She worked at the local pharmacy, was involved in numerous community events and in 1951, the inaugural year of the Flin Flon Trout Festival, was crowned the festival’s first Beauty Queen. This occurred in 1951 during her two year engagement to David Blake whom she met at the bank. They wed on August 16, 1951 following Dave’s transfer to The Pas. Both Gwen and Dave loved the North and continued to spend summers at the family cabin on Lake Athapapaskow as their family grew. Life as a bank manager’s wife required Gwen to adapt and embrace change as they lived in many communities in the province. Gwen was a wonderful mother. Naomi Karen was born in Flin Flon, Kelly Elizabeth in Winnipeg, William Darren in Glenboro, Colleen Marie & Christopher David in Selkirk. The bank then took the family to Swan River and finally to Minnedosa where she resided for the rest of her life. Gwen worked periodically when the demands of motherhood and her community work allowed. She was in administration at the Selkirk General Hospital, enjoyed her time at Minnedosa Furniture and with a love of all things beautiful, in 1979 opened Blake Jeweller’s. She was active for many years in Beta Sigma Phi and was in line once again to assume the position of Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, an organization very dear to her heart. Gwen was also involved with the Minnedosa Christmas Cheer Board for well over 20 years, acting as chair for a great many of them. She loved to give back. Her love of reading took her around the world but she cherished the personal experience of travelling to the UK, Europe, Iceland, three coasts of Canada, winter time in Arizona, Texas and Florida and many summers on Cape Cod. She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Maurice, her sister Joan, her infant son Jamie and more recently her husband David. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters Naomi (Garry), Kelly (Marguerite), Colleen (Leonard) and sons Darren and Christopher (Lisa), 4 grandchildren Jordan (19), Dylan (18), Kirsten (18) and Sam (14), her brother Paul (Cheryl) and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to all of the staff at the Minnedosa General Hospital for their kindness, respect and exceptional care and also to the staff of the Minnedosa Funeral Service and Pastor Elgin Hall for helping us through this difficult times on so many ways. A celebration of Gwen’s life was held on Saturday, November 21st with a private family interment the next day. Donations in Gwen’s memory may be made to the Minnedosa Palliative Care Service or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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SOBOL: The death of Phyllis Sobol, age 92 years, occurred at the ValleyviewCentre on Sunday, November 22, 2009. A private family service will take place at a later date. Complete obituary information will follow.Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangementsare with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

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LERNOWICH: Stanley Lernowich (November 28, 1920 – November 21, 2009). Stanley passed away with his family at his side on November 21, 2009 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He will be dearly missed by Nell, his wife of 63 years, his son Rick (Sheila), his daughter Sherill (Dana), grandchildren Adam (Stacy), Paula (Rob), Dylan, Mathew and great-grandchildren Lindsay, Ashla and Kingston. He is survived by his sister Della of Fort Francis, Ontario and brother Cecil of Red Deer, Alberta. Stanley was born in Brandon and grew up in Brandon’s North End. He enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1940, and became a rifleman with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles (‘Lil Black Devils) with whom he fought during the 2nd World War, including landing in Normandy on D-Day. After returning to Brandon, Stanley began work at the Brandon General Hospital as a Cook’s Helper. He worked his way up to Chief Cook and worked there until he retired in 1981. In his retirement, Stanley enjoyed fishing, gardening, travelling and fun gatherings with his family and friends. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the nurses and staff of Palliative Care at the BRHC for their support and care. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, 327-4th Street, on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Dominic Yuen as Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you consider donations on Stanley’s behalf to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th Street East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 7M6. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

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GRANT: Frances Emily, age 91 years, beloved wife of the late Dr. Alfred Malcolm Grant, mother of Catherine, Patricia and the late David, died in the Souris Health Centre on Friday, November 20, 2009. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris, Manitoba, on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Brandon. In memory of Frances, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home, Souris, in care of arrangements.

Expression of sympathy may be made at dkowalchuk@mts.net

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ANDREWS: Mrs. Doreen Andrews of Brandon, beloved wife of Mr. Bud Andrews, and dear mother of Karyn Kondro, Darryl, Laurie and the late Neil Andrews, passed away suddenly at her residence on Friday, November 20, 2009 at the age of 80 years. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Douglas United Church, Douglas, MB on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Barb Jardine officiating. Interment in the Madford Cemetery will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, donations in memory of Doreen may be made to the Westman Dreams for Kids Foundation, 203 - 37 11th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 4J2 or a charity of choice. Complete obituary information to follow.

Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

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WILLIAMS: Glen Taylor Williams. Glen passed away afater a courageous battle with cancer at the Assinboine Centre on November 5, 2009. No formal funeral were Glen’s wishes, however donations to the Brandon Humane Society or Furry Friends would be most appreciated. Inquiries can be made at Donald Legal Services, Brandon.

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THIRY: Surrounded by his family, Arthur Richard "Art" passed away peacefully on November 8, 2009 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, MB. Art was born at Kennedy, Saskatchewan on March 25, 1936. He was the youngest son of Leon and Edna Thiry. In 1950, the family left Saskatchewan and moved to a farm south of Oak Lake, MB. Art attended Fletwood and Hesselwood schools. As a young man he worked as a mechanic, on the oil rigs and as a crane operator before returning to the farm. In 1960, he married Shirley Clark. They built a home on the farm where they raised their three children. They spent countless hours toting kids to and from hockey and figure skating. Art gave true meaning to the term "Hockey Dad." Sadly, Shirley passed away in 1981. In 1983, Art married Arlene Lowton and together they continued to farm Art's beloved farm until his death. When Art wasn't in the hayfield or tending his cattle, he loved to Barbecue a hip of beef or a whole pig, play baseball, curl, dance, sing, hunt and fish. Art worked hard and he played hard. Art was a very proud man. He was proud of his family, his farm and proud to call Oak Lake home. Left to cherish Art's memory are his wife of 26 years Arlene; sons Richard (Josie), Brent (Cathy Willard); daughter Brenda Meadows (Mark). Grandchildren: Dayna Cowan (Kelly), Kaylin Thiry, Nicole Thiry (Kyle Ray), Jordan Thiry (Chris Steeves), Randi Thiry, Matthew Meadows and Chelsey Meadows. Great Grandchild Zackary Gamble; brother Don; mother-in-law Jean McGill; sisters-in-law Mildred Thiry, Iris Thiry, Sandra Isbister, Ruth Lowton (Francis Lewis), Helen Pearson (Gordy), Gladys Sismey (Al); brothers -in-law Morley Hays (Pam), Ed Hays (Maggie); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Art was predeceased by his wife Shirley; parents Leon and Edna; brothers Alfred, William, Edmond, Alain (Doris); sisters Jeanne Sweezey (Benny), Val McLaughlan (Harold); fathers-in-law John Lowton, Bob Hays; mother-in-law Verna Hays; brother-in-law Merv Millitaire; nephew Alain-Dale Thiry. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Virden on Thursday, November 12, 2009 with Father Francis and Deacon Wilfrid Barre officiating. Leader of song was Doris Bouvier with Vivian Henuset as organist. The Eulogy was delivered by long time family friend Sharon Zilkey with a special musical tribute by Eric, Lee and Kelsey Penner. Art was laid to rest in the Oak Lake Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Scot Clark, Gene Thiry, Rob Lewis, Paul Vachon, Brett Larway and Ryan Schmidt. If friends so desire, donations in Art's memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 2W8 or a charity of choice.

Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com

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RODY: Leanne Barbara Rody passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the age of 46 years. Leanne was born on August 12, 1963 in Winnipeg, MB. Her father worked for the Armed Forces, which led to lots of travelling in her younger years. The family finally settled in Shilo, MB and Leanne eventually made Brandon her home. Leanne loved reading, playing cards, board games and spending time with her family and friends. We will miss her sense of humor and quick comebacks. She will be sadly missed. Leanne is survived by her father Jack Rody; sister Shani (Doug) Kitsch and their children Chelsea, Garrett and Nathan (Natedogg) Kitsch; sister Lisa Rody-Biccum and her son John Farkes; half brothers Leonard Peltier, Ken Stone and Darrell Peltier. Leanne was predeceased by her mother Barbara Rody and infant son, Michael Rody. A memorial service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Joe Ball officiating. A luncheon followed at the Sprucewoods Community Hall. Burial alongside with her mother will take place at the Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Winnipeg, MB at a later date. Donations in memory of Leanne may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 2W8.

Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com

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