The family of James Donald Collinson sadly announce his passing on March 12, 2024 in Nanaimo B.C. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn, children, Greg, and Kathryn, sister Jeanne, and will be dearly missed by Hugh, Kara, Lyle, John, Islay and Nick.
Born in Souris MB on September 21, 1939, Jim was raised on the family dairy and grain farm. He graduated from the University of Manitoba (BSc Agriculture 1963), and the University of Michigan (MSc Resource Economics, 1966).
Learning to fly
Phyllis passed away peacefully after a short illness in the Souris Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the age 98 years old.
Phyllis was born in Myrtle Cottage in Bunclody, Manitoba on March 23, 1925. She is survived by her daughter Ellen (Bill), and her two sons Hugh (Jocelyn) and Harry (Nikki), Grandchildren – Deanna (Matt), Rob (Shelly), Joanna, Jennifer (Arthur), Julia, Jim (Jordhan), Kristin, Kyle, Noah, Wayne, Josh Great Grandchildren- Calder, Bailey, Ayelin, Grace, Collin,
Gwen, 86 years, beloved wife of Allan Cowieson, mother of Reid, Trevor and Dean, passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home on December 8, 2023. A private funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel followed by interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Gwen, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
In Loving Memory of
Charles (Chuck) Clarkson
March 12th 1924 – May 7th 2023
Dad was born in Sardis BC and moved with his parents Charles and Frances and two siblings to a farm outside of Whitewood Saskatchewan where they lived during the Great Depression. At age 15 he left the farm to join the militia eventually joining up with the South Saskatchewan regiment during World War Two. Later in the war he volunteered with the First Canadian Parachute Division, which saw active service in Belgium
Kathleen Louise Cowan passed away peacefully in Souris Hospital on November 11, 2022. Kay was born October 11, 1953 to proud parents, Art and Reta Cowan. Kay was the oldest of 5 siblings; Doug, Debi, Janet and Bill. She grew up on the farm SW 32-6-22 RM of Cameron. Kay loved coming home to the farm for all family gatherings. Kay attended school in Hartney, Mb and graduated in 1972.
Kay proudly took part this past summer in helping to organize the Class of ‘72’ 50 year reunion in
Cochrane: Ruth Ann passed away peacefully at Fairview Personal Care Home, Brandon, on Tuesday, September 28, 2022 at the age of 61 years. Ruth was born in Souris, Manitoba October 31, 1961 to Eldon & Louella Cochrane and lived in Elgin, Souris and Brandon. She will be remembered by her brother Donald of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Aunt Donalda Neufeld of Brandon, Manitoba, Uncle Ossie Cochrane of Vernon, B.C., extended family the Rowe’s who were very special to her.
Charles: Vicky, 97 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice Charles, mother of Evelyn Basarke, passed away at the Hartney Community Health Centre on Thursday, April 14, 2022. A private family funeral service was held. In memory of Vicky, donations may be made to the Grande Clairiere Cemetery Fund Box 149 Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0, the Souris Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 or to the Hartney Community Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain
Carter-Squire: Sheila, 69 years. It is with great sadness that we announce that on Sunday, July 25, 2021 Sheila passed away peacefully at the Souris Hospital. In keeping with her wishes there will be no funeral and she will be interred beside her parents in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Sheila, donations may be made to the Souris Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0, Funds for Furry Friends or to charity of your choice.
Crampsey: Shirley, 76 years, beloved mother of Wayne McCulloch, passed away in the Souris Personal Care Home on Thursday, June 24, 2021. A private graveside funeral service will be held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Shirley, donations may be made to the Souris & Glenwood Foundation.
Carlisle, Phyllis Marion
It is with sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Phyllis Marion Carlisle on May 27, 2021, at the Souris Personal Care Home.
Phyllis was born Feb 23, 1939 to John and Jennet Sheane, in the farmhouse located in the RM of Archie, Willen MB. She was one of six siblings, three brothers and two sisters.
After attending Roselea School she moved to Souris as a teenager in 1955 to gain employment. There she met and married former husband Gerald Carlisle in 1957.