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Dorothy Anne (Dot) Palmer, 85 years old, beloved wife of Bill Palmer, died in the Souris Health Centre on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Funeral Arrangements are pending.
In memory of Dot, donations may be made to the Souris Hospital Auxiliary or to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Edward, 89 years, beloved husband of the late Cecile Vinck, father of Larry (Shelley), Murray (Keri), Allan (Sandra) and Nicole, loving grandpa and great-grandpa. Ed passed away at the Willowview Personal Care Home, Reston on January 7, 2026. A service will be held at a later date. Notifications will be posted prior to the service. In memory of Ed, donations may be made to the Grande Clairiere Cemetery Fund Box 149 Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0.
Winnifred Eleanor (Bell) Vandusen 1937-2025
Winnifred Eleanor Vandusen, 88, passed away on December 31,2025 at the Hartney Community Health Centre.
Eleanor was born in a house in Hartney, Manitoba on May 11,1937. She was the only child of Nick and Annie (Dodd) Bell.
Eleanor was raised on a farm near Hartney. She received her education at the Hartney School. She worked hard from an early age, one of her first jobs was working at the Woodhull Drugstore in Hartney.
She married Jim Gloor of Pipestone in 1957. They had two children, Nicholas and Lee Ann. In 1968, Eleanor returned to Hartney from British Columbia to live and raise her two children. She went back to school to upgrade herself in order to enter the workforce. Upon completion of her course in Brandon, she found employment with the Bank of Montreal in Hartney, where she worked as a teller for many years. Looking for a new challenge, she left the Bank and worked as Hartney’s Town Secretary for several years until her early retirement.
On July 1, 1988 she married Jack Vandusen of Hartney. She loved him dearly. They were blessed to have been married for over 37 years!
Throughout her life she enjoyed a variety of interests, some of which include gardening, birds (nature in general), sewing, golfing, reading, and painting classes. She was an accomplished knitter. Later on in life, she enrolled in quilting classes. She enjoyed these classes quite a bit and sewed beautiful quilts for her family members.
Eleanor was a member of the Rebekah Excelsior Lodge for over 50 years, a fact of which she was quite proud. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion #26 Hartney and a lifetime member of the Hartney Museum.
Eleanor was predeceased by her parents Nick and Annie Bell, mother-in-law Winnie Vandusen.
She is survived by her loving husband Jack, son Nicholas (Kimberly) Gloor, granddaughter Sylvie (Collin) McKenzie, daughter Lee Ann Gloor, sister-in-law Norma Vandusen, friends who are family, Maggie, Henry and Barbara.
After a life of where a lot of the time each breath was a struggle, she is now at rest. Eleanor, Mom, Grammie, Friend, you will be missed.
As per Eleanor’s request, there will be no funeral. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. If you wish, donations may be made to the Manitoba Lung Association Box 2040 Station Main Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 9Z9.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Cram for his exceptional care over the years. We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the Staff of the Hartney Community Health Centre.
Alice Rose Winslow (née Shantz), age 97, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, surrounded by friends and family.
She is survived by her son Scott (Amber) and two grandsons Ben and Tommy (Judith), who were her pride and joy, along with their mother Sylvie. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Alice was predeceased by her parents, Floyd and Violet Shantz, her husband Charles Winslow, and siblings Loretta, Verna, Vernon, and Darlene.
Alice was born in Plunkett, SK on August 26, 1928. In her teens, while attending school in Portage, Alice met and became close friends with Rose Winslow, and through her met her future husband Charlie. They corresponded during his service near the end of WWII. Alice was working in Saskatoon when Charlie returned from the war and travelled to see her. Alice and Charles married in 1947 and moved around different locations in Manitoba before finally settling on the Winslow farm south of Souris in 1954, where their son Scott was born in 1963.
Alice was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed reading, birds, gardening and flowers. She adored her Grandsons, and loved having them come to stay at the farm during the summer holidays. She valued her service to the Women’s Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion #60 (Souris). She served for over 40 years in several roles including president.
A celebration of life service for Alice will be held at Kowalchuk’s funeral home, Souris, Manitoba, on January 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment in the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Alice, donations may be made to the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities 401-825 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 9Z9 or to the Souris Hospital Palliative Care Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Souris Personal Care Home and the Palliative care volunteers for their compassionate care. Their love and tenderness for Alice in her final days will never be forgotten.
October 31, 1954 ~ December 12, 2025. It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Rob Dornian. Rob was known for his contagious smile and willingness to lend a hand. He was a master at causing both smiles and groans simultaneously, which endeared him to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A small celebration of Rob’s life will be held for close family and friends at a later date.
Larry Bruce Cartlidge: November 28, 1943 – June 29, 2025
Bruce left us peacefully on June 29, 2025 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his wife Myrna, children Heather (Phil Hines) and James (Crystal), step-children Duncan, Andrew, Douglas and Donna Ferguson and grandchildren: Jordan, Kelsey, & Bryson (Heather), Emma & Jimmy (James), Kara & Bryce (Duncan), Madelyn & Max (Andrew), Danielle (Donna) and Jeremy (Bruce), sister Linda Heape. He was predeceased by his first wife Judy (Moreau) in 2000, step-son Bruce Ferguson in 2021 and brother in law Wayne Heape in 2018.
Bruce was born in Souris, Manitoba on November 28, 1943. He joined the Navy in 1960 and served over 35 years before retiring in 1995 as a Chief Petty Officer First Class. Bruce and Judy enjoyed postings across Canada including Halifax, Trenton, Borden, Winnipeg and Esquimalt. Over the course of multiple sailings throughout his career, Bruce accumulated a total of 13 years at sea. He completed his naval service as the CPO1 responsible for Officers Messes in BC.
Myrna and Bruce travelled to Palm Desert for 7 winters and enjoyed summers in Mill Bay and Victoria gardening and spending time with family.
The family would like to thank all staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Veterans Memorial Lodge for their kind and loving care of Bruce over the past year. A special thanks to Yvonne for hosting the Tuesday and Thursday happy hours in the Oak Room at Broadmead Lodge. Bruce thoroughly enjoyed the great entertainment.
In lieu of flowers those wishing could make a donation in memory of Bruce to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital or Veterans Memorial Lodge.
A Celebration of Life will be held at First Memorial Funeral Home, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria BC at 2:00 PM on September 13, 2025.
A private interment has occurred at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery.