Classifieds / Obituaries
5041 | WHITE: Lorne Maxwell 1914 – 2009. On September 14th at Fairview Home in Brandon, Manitoba the Circle of Life completed for Max White, a well-known and greatly respected individual in Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan. Born in Rivers, Manitoba on July 17th, son of Alexander and Effie White, brother of Irma, Millie, Clarence, Gladys, Ted and Irene, Max had a varied and colorful life as he traveled from Rivers to Clear Lake to God’s Lake to Flin Flon to Reston to Melita to Brandon. He had several careers starting as a short order cook at the Wigwam Cafe and finishing as an Insurance Sales Representative. In the space of his life, Max was well known as an accomplished carpenter, a talented musician, a dedicated mechanic, a personable salesman, a musical mentor and a father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather. His positive outlook served him well as he created a nurturing environment in which to raise his family, with the help of his late wife Ida. He encouraged his children to be the best they could be in whatever field of endeavor they chose and they, in turn, took great pride in the accomplishments of their “Dad”. Honesty and integrity were his watchwords. Max was well known in rural Manitoba as the leader of the dance band known as the Max White Orchestra. He further used his musical talent to have profound impact as a real live “Music Man” in his creation of Marching Bands in Reston and Melita. He contributed to the education and personal development of many young people in these areas. For that we can be grateful. We know who we are. Max was involved in the Masonic Lodge, the United Church and acted as Justice of the Peace in the Melita District. He participated in community events as time allowed. He supported his children in all sporting and creative activities and took great pride in their advancement in the educational field. He sang the praises of his family to all who would listen. In retirement, Max and Ida travelled to Trinidad many times to visit their special friends, Dr. Chandi and Merle Singh and children. Max made a lasting impression on all he met and will be greatly missed by his loving family, Maxine Morrow, Al (Sandy) White (Carol), Fran White, Susan McLean (Grant Eppy) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Ida and his eldest son, Raymond. He will hold a special place in the hearts of his grandchildren David, Michelle, Heather, Carey, David, Ashley and their life partners. He will be memorialized to his seven great grandchildren so that they, too, can know the proud legacy he left. At Max's request, no funeral will take place. To all the special people who have been touched by the soul of this dear gentleman, may you remember his kind and generous heart, his irrepressible smile, his enjoyment of a good joke and always, his music. “I will sing to the Lord all my life, make music to my God while I live.”Psalm 103 |
5042 | SHOREY: Ralph B.Shorey age 91, beloved husband of Barbara died on September 24, 2009 at Golden West Centennial LodgeWinnipeg, Manitoba. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 St. Paul's United Church Boissevain, Manitoba 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the charity of own choice. Interment Boissevain Cemetery, Boissevain, Manitoba. Killarney & Boissevain Funeral Home in care of arrangement |
5043 | RANKIN: John Leslie Rankin. January 17, 1914 – September 22, 2009. John Rankin passed away peacefully on September 22 in Hamiota Hospital with family by his side. Gertrude (Tremaine), his loving partner and wife of 63 years, passed away in 2006. His sisters Mabel, Esther, Jean and Phyllis also predeceased him. John will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Linda Terra (Romano), son Les (Diane), grandchildren Roger Terra (Kathleen) and Danilo Terra (Renata) and great grandchildren Clara, Melissa, and Alena. Dad was born and raised at Oakner and returned to the family farm after receiving his Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba in 1940. Purebred Shorthorns soon became an important part of Cherryridge Farm. A true conservationist and steward of the land, his goal was to improve and never to deplete what he touched. This passion he carried from farming into all parts of his life. His involvement in and contributions to his extended community included service to 4-H, Oakner United Church, the public school system at local, division and provincial levels, as well as service on a number of hospital and health related boards both locally and provincially. He was a councillor in the R.M. of Hamiota and later Mayor of Hamiota, following his “retirement.” Being named as an “Officer of the Buffalo Hunt as one who has made a distinctive contribution to the life of Manitoba” was an honour he treasured. His commitment also included active participation in a wide variety of groups and organizations involving seniors’ housing, health and rights. He served a term as President of the Manitoba Society of Seniors. John was a true believer in the “power of community” and took considerable joy in witnessing the successes and accomplishments of various individuals, businesses and organizations, particularly in the Hamiota and Oakner Districts. John was a member of the Masonic Order for almost sixty years, bringing him numerous friends and acquaintances and tremendous fulfillment. As a Mason he served as both Grand Master and Grand Secretary for Manitoba. Dad shared with Mom a love and appreciation of their family, both immediate and extended. Grandchildren and great grandchildren in recent years were to them both a constant source of pride and affection. A memorial service will be held at the Hamiota United Church on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined, but contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Hamiota District Health Centre, Hamiota, Manitoba, ROM OTO or to a charity of your choice. |
5044 | ROBERTSON: John Earl Robertson passed away at Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Monday, September 21, 2009. John was born on March 17, 1946 to Gerald and Patricia Robertson of Brandon. He attended Park School, Earl Oxford and Vincent Massey High School. He was employed at the Brandon Correctional Institute from April 1, 1973 until July 31, 1998 as a Corrections Officer. John was involved with minor baseball and minor hockey over the years. Fishing was a favorite hobby. He especially enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren as well as going for coffee with Fred, Chickie, and hisbrother Wayne. John is survived by his best friend and partner Chickie Bibault, daughters: Teresa (Harry) and son Travis; Jackie (Dennis) and daughters Logan and Brooklyn; Valerie (Paul) and son Van as well as his son Trevor (Julie) and their son Torrin. Also surviving are siblings: Geraldine (Henry) Dzwonek, Wayne (Kathy), Barry (Linda), Ken (Debra), Darlene (Ron) Christianson, and Terry (Jeannie), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Gerald and Patricia Robertson and wifeGail Robertson. The Ceremony to Celebrate John's Life was held at the Calvary Temple, 620-34th Street on Friday, September 25, 2009. Pastor Gary Jennings officiated. Honorary Bearers were all those in attendance. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of John to the Calvary Temple, 620-34th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7B 2R5. Expressions of sympathy may be made atwww.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
5045 | MORNINGSTAR: It is with extreme sadness that the family of Henry Morningstar announce his passing. Henry is survived by his loving wife Pat and by his children, Doug (Joanne, Meaghan and Chris and Paige); Brenda (Ron, Jason & Alix, & Nicole Cruickshank) Wes, (Lana, Erica, Aaron and Lyndon) and Dave (Lori, Taryn and Riley). Dad had Alzheimers for the past 8 years and slowly he was stolen from us by this horrific disease. He never once complained about his illness and remained a gentleman to the bitter end. Dad was born to Edna and Roy Morningstar on September 5th, 1934 and lived just outside the small village of Goodlands on the family farm. As a boy, he was involved with lots of sports – loving ball and hockey. He went to school at Lennox Bell School in Goodlands and there he made some very long lasting friends. Hilt Stewart and Hilt Wallace were two of these men who remain close family friends. After completing Grade 12 in Goodlands, Dad went on to University in Brandon and then Fargo completing his Bachelor of Sciences with a degree in Civil Engineering at NDSU. Dad met Mom (Patricia Gibson) at a dance in Deloraine and it was a relationship that would last over 54 years. They were married on December 29th, 1956 and a year later then began to raise their family of three boys and one girl. Dad was a very busy man and over the years had cattle in Hartney and the PFRA pasture close to the Peace Garden as well as being the Assistant District Engineer and then the District Engineer working for the Department of Highways in both Brandon and Boissevain. Although he loved his cattle, he decided to sell them and buy us a cottage at Lake Metigoshe. There he transformed from a hobby farmer to a skier, boater and a boat driver! He taught many children including all of his own to water ski and spent countless hours in the boat driving round and round the bay. He loved kids and spent lots of time taking his kids as well as his nieces and nephews for drives…whether it be to hunt for gophers or a ride in the boat. Dad absolutely loved the lake and even when he knew that he had AD he went out and bought himself a new boat! Mom and Dad spent many many happy years at the lake going with their many friends and neighbors on boating excursions. When the grandchildren started coming, he was very eager to get them waterskiing and loving the lake as much as he did. Dad enjoyed that cabin with Mom for 39 years and always had a job to putter away at. Dad was also busy as an advocate for Hockey in Boissevain when his sons were young. He coached a lot of teams throughout his years and also was instrumental in obtaining the artificial ice plant for Boissevain. His hockey teams often made the League championships and he was the first to take a group of kids to the Mile High tournament in Denver, Colorado. As well, he enjoyed curling with the Harry George team but never quite became the curler that Pat was! He always enjoyed bonspiels and won the Silver Dollar Spiel along with Mom. He particularily enjoyed the socializing at the Deloraine Men’s Bonspiel and it was difficult to know how long a game there would actually take him! Dad attended the Riverside Canucks ballgames especially at the old Riverside Ballfield and also at the new ball diamond in Boissevain for many years. He also attended the Winnipeg Jets games, with his favourite being when Bobby Hull played with the Jets. But closer to home he really enjoyed the Border Kings Hockey for many years and of course the Wheat King games up until a year and a half ago. Dad was able to retire when he was just 58 years old and in those years was able to travel lots with Mom. They went on many trips as snowbirds both to Texas and Arizona, and also travelled to places like California and Hawaii. Dad preferred driving his car wherever he went so it was difficult for Mom to get him to fly! Mom and Dad also loved to dance, and they danced many a night away. They were extremely good dancers and attended lots of dances all over as well as the ones in the trailer parks in Arizona. Mom and Dad met up with Willard and Laura Empey at one of the dances in Boissevain and became fast, wonderful friends with dancing in common! Henry and Pat spent many the evening with the Empeys – sometimes being on the highways when they shouldn’t have been. They so much enjoyed these years! Dad was a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of Manitoba, the Toastmasters Club, the Investors Club, the Lions Club, and sat on the Recreation Committee for years in Boissevain. Sadly, our Dad had to go to live in Fairview on May 19th of 2007. He resided on the 5th floor where he made some good friends especially amongst the staff. He really enjoyed the attention of the “kids” (the name for staff members) and was up many an evening having popcorn and other treats with the staff. It is these people that we would love to acknowledge and thank for the time that you shared and cared for Dad. We will never be able to put into words what you have done for our family and how appreciative we are. We especially acknowledge Ursula Ratt for her unwavering support of both Henry and Brenda throughout the effects of Alzheimers. Ursula is a wonderful nurse, a tremendous lady and always made Dad feel very, very special. For that we will be forever in her debt. One evening after her heroic efforts in fixing his sandal, Dad told Ursula that she was very, very smart! Dad is survived by his brother Bill and sister in law Judy Morningstar, his sister Elsie Morningstar (Victoria, BC), Pat’s sisters, Bev Mitchell (Doug Dodds) of Souris and Donna Murphy and brother in law Richard Murphy of Virden. He is also survived by 8 wonderful nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Edna and by his father in law Wesley Gibson and his mother in law Dorothy Gibson. He was also predeceased by his brother in law, Murray Mitchell. Our Dad was a wonderful husband and Dad and a very caring and proud Grandpa. He was always there when we needed him and was so supportive in all of our endeavors. When we married, he was so proud of each and every one of us and his new “kids” and when we had children, he was so happy and eager to invite these little children into his life and watch them as they grew. Dad LOVED his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his friends, dancing, his cabin, hunting for turtles with his grandchildren, football games, hockey games, ballgames, coffee with his friends at Ho’s, Chinese food, visiting, ice cream with chocolate cake and white icing and especially desserts! Dad loved his life and we were all saddened that it was cut short when his memory started to fade. He was one of a kind, we all loved him very much and we will forever miss him. |
5046 | McANDREW: It is with great sadness that the family of Connie (Constance) McAndrew (nee Hawkins) announce her passing on Thursday September 17, 2009 at Riverdale Health Center in Rivers, Manitoba after a brief illness. She is survived by daughters Edith of Kola, Donna (Howard Thorne) of Brandon, Doris (Delwin Shand) of The Pas, Brenda (Archie Tanner) of Rivers, and sons Gordon (Lorraine) of Vegreville, Alberta, and David of Morden as well as by sisters Frances Roberts of Cardston, Alberta, Ruth Miller of Strathmore, Alberta and Verna Thomas of Vermilion Bay, Ontario, Connie was predeceased by husband Leslie, parents Henry and Ethel Hawkins, and brothers Harry (in childhood) and Albert as well as grandson Leslie Thorne. Connie is also survived by grandchildren Anjela, Brian, Keith, Vincent, Christopher, Terri- Lynn, Bridget, Heather, Erin, Steven, Nicolas, Kathleen, Belinda and Barbara as well as 17 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Connie was born January 4, 1922 in Craigmyle, Alberta and married Leslie McAndrew on March 29, 1942 in Claresholm, Alberta while Les was serving with the RCAF. Connie and Les returned to the family farm in 1945 after the war and farmed in the Wheatland area, but they also tried many other opportunities including operating a garage in Wheatland, a fuel supply in Hamiota and a store in Elphinstone. Ultimately they returned to the family farm. When Les passed away Connie decided that she needed to move to Rivers and she had the farmhouse moved with her. Connie was very involved in her community and actively participated as pianist at the Zion Church for many years, she also played the piano for the senior's home and many other functions as requested. Additionally Connie was an active member of the Riverdale Hospital Auxiliary and the Rivers Legion. The Funeral Service was held at the Rivers United Church on Friday, September 25, 2009 with Pastors Ernest and Bertha Shelvey and Pastor Warren Smallwood officiating. Grandsons Brian Rowand, Keith Rowand, Vincent Thorne, Christopher Thorne, Steven Shand and Nicolas Shand served as Pallbearers. Interment followed at the Rivers Cemetery. Donations in memory of Connie may be made to the Zion Church, Box 69, Rivers, Manitoba, R0K 1X0. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
5047 | KOZAK: The death of Albert Kozak beloved husband of Olga, loving father to Raymond, Carla, Noreen and Leon occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, September 25, 2009. The Ceremony to Celebrate Albert'sLife will be held at Central United Church, 327 -8th Street, on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Laird Russell- Yearwood will officiate. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Albert to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, Westman CancerCare Facility, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2B3. Complete obituary information to follow.Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangementsare with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
5048 | HOCKIN: Ruby (Hannay) Hockin, née Yeo, passed away at the Neepawa Hospital on September 21, 2009 at the age of 88 years. Ruby was born on December 6, 1920 at Brandon, Manitoba. She married Jay Hannay in 1941 and they lived in Brandon and Rivers. Together, they enjoyed a life centered around music. Jay predeceased Ruby in 1967. She married Harold Hockin in 1969 and they lived on the farm at Brookdale until 1985 when they retired and moved to Neepawa. Harold died in 1994. Ruby continued to live independently in her house, which was very important to her. Ruby attended several schools in Brandon. She quit school after grade 10 and worked in many downtown Brandon stores. She owned a hairdressing shop in Rivers and Neepawa and a dress shop in Rivers. Ruby was a member of the Kinettes and the Legion Auxiliary. Harold and Ruby started cottage life at Sandy Lake soon after they were married. Ruby spent previous years going to the lake with family and friends; including Danceland at Clear Lake where Jay played in a band. She spent all her last summers at the cottage at Sandy Lake. Ruby loved curling. She and Harold attended Briars, Canadian Championships and World Curling events. Ruby watched the game religiously on T.V. and knew all about the participants. She also enjoyed playing cards – Crib, Canasta to name only two. She bowled in a regular league then later as a spare. Family and friends were of utmost importance to Ruby. She had friends far and wide and kept in contact with these people by mail, visiting and especially telephone. Ruby is survived by her brother Ed (Ruth) Yeo, sisters-in-law Phyllis Stewart and Joyce (Don) Fraser, brother-in-law Ken Hockin, several nieces and nephews on both sides of the family. She was predeceased by her parents Major Yeo and Christina May Campbell, first husband John Alvin “Jay” Hannay, second husband Harold Hockin, sister Maude Randall and husband Dick, twin sister Helen Lowe and husband Norris, brother-in-law Bob Stewart, sister-in-law Norma Hockin, grand- nephew Trevor Roberts and grand-niece Christine Hockin. Interment took place at the Brandon Cemetery on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at the Neepawa United Church at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Alan Armstrong officiated. Active pallbearers were Martin Hulme, Jillian Schmall, Vance Roberts, Bryce Roberts, Michael Hockin and Ed Skryp. Donations in memory of Ruby may be made to a charity of choice. Please have donor information sent to Lois and Robin Hulme, P.O. Box 356, Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J 1H0. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
5049 | HIGHFIELD: Isabel "Cogy" passed away following a short courageous battle on September 5, 2009 at the BRHC with her family at her side. Cogy was born September 25, 1921 at Tantallon, SK to George and Elizabeth Coghill. Following her mother's accidental death, when Cogy was 3, she was raised by her Uncle George and Aunt Dolly Malcolm. After graduating as a nurse in 1943 Cogy nursed in Hamiota and Flin Flon where she lived until 1979, when she moved to Brandon. Family and friends meant everything to Cogy, and she kept in touch with "good old-fashioned hand-written letters". She had many interests - baking, reading, knitting, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, travelling, scrapbooking - and nothing was more important than a"family event". Cogy loved watching curling, golf, and her "beloved BlueJays"; and was an active bowler in the Senior Pastime league. Cogy is survived by her children: Judy Maitland and Doug (Carol) Maitland; grandchildren: Reanna, Andrew (Tara), great-grandchildren: Carson Maverick and Blake Isabel; step-daughter: Elaine (Dennis) Ballard, step-grandchildren Chris (Kristin), Jaime (Cathy); and step-great-granddaughter Jade; plus her special extended family, "the kids": Lynn (Wayne) Waterman; their children, Blair (daughters Hannah, Olivia),Chad, Joel (Robyn) (daughter Macy); and Heather Dickson, her children, Aaron (Trish) their son Jacob Nelken, Shane, Danny, Adam, Rebecca Nelken. Cogy is also survived by her brother Jim Coghill, and sister Neta Leslie; plus many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husbands, Andy Maitland and Alf Highfield; and siblings, Betty, Cena, George, Frances, Clarance, Kay. One ofthe most significant feelings we can have as human beings is to be known by another - to have someone who knows your history, where you come from, whoyour people are. Because Cogy had so many strong and loving connections with others, she carried that history for many people and we will all miss being known by her. Following a private family interment at Hamiota Cemetery, a Memorial Service was held at Memories Chapel in Brandon, on Friday, September 11, 2009. Donations in Cogy's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of one's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
5050 | GREEN: Sherri Leigh Green of Brandon passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Riding Mountain National Park. Sherri was born in Brandon on August 23, 1970 to parents Glen and Karen Green. Sherri was the youngest of three daughters and was her mom's "Little Pumpkin" and "Daddy's Little Girl". She attended Green Acres School from Kindergarten to grade six and then went to Earl Haig School for grades seven through nine. Sherri attended Neelin High School for grade ten. She furthered her education at ACC and received her Nurses' Aide certificate. Sherri worked at Robin's Donuts at 8th and Victoria for a few years and then for Home Care for ten years. Later in life she attended Trucking School to obtain her Class 1-A license. For the last four years she was employed as a Long Haul Trucker. Over the years Sherri volunteered as a Candy Striper at Brandon General Hospital, she was a member of St. John's Ambulance and volunteered at Rocky Addison Christmas meals. One of Sherri's wishes was to participate in a ladies trucking convoy for a cure for cancer. Sherri enjoyed such things as scenic drives through the Riding Mountain National Park, travelling, spending time with family, camping, horseback riding, picnics in the parks, country music and meeting new people. Sherri is survived by her father Glen (Lillian) Green, sisters: Glenda Gerry and Lisa (Dave) Taylor. Nieces: Vanessa Taylor and Sarah Gerry as well as nephews: Eric Taylor, Glenn and Chris Gerry. There are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who also survive. Sherri will be missed by her cat Mindy. She was predeceased by her mother Karen Green (Irwin), grandparents: Harold and Laura Green; Harold and Bernice Irwin as well as her cousin Danny Green and uncle Eldin Green. The Ceremony Celebrating Sherri's Life will be held at Central United Church, 327 - 8th Street, Brandon on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 11:00 am. Mona Franklin will officiate. Friends who wish may make a donation in Sherri's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0V9. Expressions of sympathy may be made atwww.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. |
5051 | EASTCOTT: The death of Agnes Eastcott of Dinsdale Personal Care Home occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Agnes was born at Shoal Lake, Manitoba on March 18, 1920. She grew up on the family farm in the Shoal Lake District. She moved with her mother to Brandon 35 years ago. Agnes has been a resident of the Dinsdale Home since it opened. She is survived by two sisters Edna Watson of Trail, BC and Dorothy Eastcott of Grandview, Manitoba; two nieces Gloria and husband Vern Aikins of Calgary, AB and Penny Watson of Calgary, Alberta. She was predeceased by her mother and father Joseph and Gertrude and nephew David Watson. A service of remembrance will be held at the Dinsdale Personal Care Home, 510 – 6th Street, Brandon, Manitoba on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place in the family plot at Shoal Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dinsdale Home, 510 – 6th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 3N9. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. |
5052 | WELSTED: Dr. John E. Welsted, B.Sc (Bristol), M.Sc (McGill) Ph.D (Bristol), Professor Emeritus of Geography, Brandon University, was born in Norwich, England on December 6, 1935 and died suddenly in Victoria, B.C. on September 21, 2009. John was predeceased by his mother and father and will be greatly missed by his wife Kathleen Georgison, his children Alison (Geoff), Ian (Kristina) and his grandchildren Gareth and Oliver. He will also be missed by his step children Kjirsten, Paul, Peter (Jen) and Hayley. John is also survived by his sister Margaret (Ron) and their family. John taught high school in Maidenhead, England and Oromocto, New Brunswick. He was a professor of Geography at Brandon University from 1965-1997. John loved teaching and writing, as is acknowledged by the many articles and research papers he has written. He retired with his wife Kathleen to Victoria where he spent some of the happiest times of his life. He loved living and walking by the ocean Apart from his family, two of John’s greatest accomplishments were co-authoring the book “The Geography of Manitoba, its Land and its People” and recently writing the ebook “Manitoba from the Air.” John was a wonderful husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and friend. He was a stoic, kind and generous man of quiet disposition and great integrity and he will be truly missed by all who knew him. A true “gentle” man. There will be no funeral service at John’s request. A celebration of John’s life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to: University of Toronto CJD Research Tanz Neurosciences Building, 6 Queen’s Park Circle West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H2. |
5053 | ROTT: Mrs. Melinda Lee Rott (née Harrison) of Brandon, beloved wife of Mr. Klaus Rott, passed away at the Assiniboine Centre on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the age of 68 years. Cremation will take place and a formal funeral service will not be held. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, donations in memory of Melinda 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. |
5054 | MORNINGSTAR: It is with profound sadness that the family of Henry Morningstar announce his passing. Dad passed away at Fairview Home early in the morning on September 24th,2009 His death comes after an admirable battle with Alzheimer Disease. He is survived by his beloved wife Pat (Gibson), Doug, Joanne & family, Brenda and Ron Cruickshank & family, Wes, Lana & family and Dave, Lori and family. Memorial Service will be held from the Whitewater Mennonite Church, Boissevain, Manitoba on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer Society would be very much appreciated. Longer obituary to follow. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.wheatlnd.com Killarney & Boissevain Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. |
5055 | BOYLE: Donald Earl Boyle. A memorial service, with friends and family, will be held at Trinity United Church, Brandon, Saturday, September 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m. to celebrate the life of Don Boyle. Don was born on August 25, 1924 at Portage la Prairie, to Jessie (Ross) and Earl Robinson Boyle. He was schooled in Portage and completed his certificate in Accountancy in 1948. Don was a WWII veteran, with active service for his country with the RCAF in England, Belgium, Germany and Holland from 1943 to 1946. Although he never spoke of his service, he wore his medals with pride at annual remembrance services. Post war - Don's career was spent as a Federal civil servant with Indian Affairs and the RCMP at Portage, Hodgson, Dauphin and Brandon. Many lasting friendships developed with his workmates. In 1953 Don married Helen Sklepowich - a teacher who caught his eye, but initially resisted his advances. Don was a family person, always interested in what his children, their partners, and the grandchildren were doing. Many fun filled holidays were had camping, fishing, exploring across Canada, and at the family cabin at Pelican Lake, and the children’s homes in Regina and Airdrie. Many miles were devoted driving to kid's and grandkid's activites at ski hills, boating and sailing at the lake, and soccer fields. The cabin was a place of relaxation, where Don would hide out on the back deck reading the paper from cover to cover. Mealtime was very important to Don, and no matter what the meal was - it was not complete without dessert. His love of pie and ice cream has been passed down to his grandchildren. Since retirement, celebrations and tours were spent in Europe related to the Liberation of Holland. Many new friendships were kindled. Don was an active volunteer in Brandon, particularly at Trinity Church. Don was involved in Toastmasters, square danced, and had many enjoyable years with the Boy Scouts. Don was the handyman extraordinaire - around home, at the cabin (which he built) and on relatives' farms. Don fixed everything - or spent much time finding the right guy to do the job. At age 85, Don was still living at home and was reluctant to consider moving. The amazing network of friends and neighbours and care workers facilitated his desire to stay at home. This network worked well until recently when old age finally did catch-up. On September 23, 2009 Don passed away at the Assiniboine Centre. Don is survived by one brother Harvey of Victoria; his three sons: Merle, wife Deanna (Chavich), their children Connor and Heather; Lorne, wife Margaret (Baker), their children Stephanie and Spencer; and Jonathan, wife Kristen and their children Cooper and Sadie. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Trinity Church Memorial Fund or to Breast Cancer Research. |
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