Dot (Dorothy Anne Critchlow) Palmer passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of January 16th, 2026 at the age of 85.
Dot was born in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan and raised on a farm in the Lyleton area. When she was 15, the family moved to Melita where she continued her schooling and later went to work at the Telephone Office.
Perera, Kahandawela Shantha, 68 years old, passed away in the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon, Manitoba on Friday, November 21, 2025. Viewing was on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba.
Janice Louise Palmer (nee Baillie) at the age of 74 passed away peacefully with her Daughter by her side on the morning of Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Janice was born on June 29, 1950. She was predeceased by her Mother Louise Anne Bilton and Father Alexander Allan Baillie, Husband Douglas Palmer and friend Lawrence Kraeker.
Family meant everything to her and her Grandchildren could do no wrong in her eyes. Simple was always the best way and it did not matter as long as we were all together. Her wishes came true after meeting Lawrence when they traveled to Mexico several times. She especially loved the trip they took with her Grandchildren to Cuba. She will be greatly missed and loved to the moon and back always and forever.
The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at the Tri Lake Health Center and Clinic in Killarney, MB for the care she received over the years.
Janice is survived by her Daughter Stacey (Boyd) Richardson, Granddaughter Courtney (Riley) McLeod, Grandson Kyle Richardson (Cassidy Griemann).
A private graveside in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery was held at her request. In memory of Janice, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Phillips, beloved wife of Bill, mother to Richard (Rick) & Robert (Rob). Janet passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 77. Janet was born April 27, 1947 to Mel & Babs Wilson of Souris, MB. Janet is predeceased by her husband (Merlyn) Bill Phillips.
Janet grew up splitting her time between her grandparents’ farm in Napinka and her parent’s home in Souris. Her and Bill married in 1964 and bought their first farm east of Souris in 1972. They raised their family on that dairy farm, and once retired, moved to their small farm at Grand Clairiere in 1987. They were married 56 years, until Bill’s passing in December 2020.
Janet will be mourned by her sons, Rob of Hartney, and Rick of Montreal, grandchildren Mathew (Megan) & Christopher, Riley & Tiffany, great-grandchildren Violet and Lila. She is also survived by her brother Robert (Bob) Wilson of Brandon, and sister, Patricia (Pat) Scott of East St. Paul, many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.
A graveside service was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery on Saturday, June 7. No reception to follow in keeping with Janet’s wishes. In memory of Janet, donations may be made to a children’s charity or animal charity of one’s choice.
Arthur Paulsen passed away January 29, 2025, at Brandon General Hospital at the age of 88. Arthur was born May 9, 1936, on the family farm south of Redvers. He was the sixth of eight children born to Paul & Caroline Paulsen. He went to Edenvale School after which he chose to pursue his passion for farming, working with his dad and brother Norman.
Arthur married Denise Carriere on November 10, 1962, and from this union two children were born- Cindy and Duane. They continued to farm in Redvers until 1969 when they moved to Maryfield to start farming on their own.
In 1984, they sold the farm and moved to an acreage south of Brandon. Art worked for a few years renovating & roofing homes before he became the maintenance person for Dinsdale Personal Care Home. They spent a summer season running a fishing camp in Ontario where they made a lot of good friends. When they came back, Art became the caretaker at Hobbs Manor in Brandon and worked there until his retirement in 2001.
Arthur’s retirement years were spent working on the farm with Bill and Cindy, working in his shop, and travelling with Denise.
Arthur is lovingly remembered by Denise, his wife of 62 years, his daughter Cindy (Bill) Scott and son Duane Paulsen. He also leaves to mourn- his oldest sister Margot Bouthillier, sisters-in-law Louise Paulsen, Claire Madsen, Leona Curle, Aline Rioux, Marilyne Carriere and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arthur was predeceased by his parents, Paul & Caroline Paulsen, Denise’s parents, Aime & Yvonne Carriere, his four brothers- Victor, Henning, Ansgar & Norman, his sisters Astrid & Eleanore, his brothers- in- law Ed Matthewson, Terrence O’Brien, Joe Bouthillier, Andy Carriere, Neville Wells, Pete Raimbault and nephew Brian Raimbault.
A graveside service for family and friends was held Friday, June 27,2025 at the Dannevirke Lutheran Cemetery, near Redvers, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Buster, 91 years, beloved husband of the late Donna Phillips, father of Ed, Jim and Rick. Buster passed away at the Deloraine Hospital on October 23, 2024. A graveside funeral service for family and friends was held at the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney, Manitoba on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 followed by a fellowship at the Hartney Centennial Centre. In memory of Buster, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
Iris Matilda Perrin (nee Clark) September 28, 1922 – September 16, 2024
It is with sadness and much love that the family announces the passing of Iris Matilda Perrin, just 12 days shy of her 102nd birthday. She was a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother & friend.
She was predeceased by her parents Millie & Wilfred, husband, Douglas (2007) and son, Larry (2008). She will be remembered by her children, Lorne Perrin (Verna), Sharon Arnold, daughter-in-law Linda Perrin; her grandchildren Kevin Perrin (Stacey), Deanna Kowalchuk, Heather Fraser (James), Christopher Arnold, Michael Perrin (Kelsey), Curtis Perrin; great grandchildren -Sheldon & Adam Kowalchuk, Rhett , Rory, & Ryler Perrin, Fin, & Brecken Fraser, Rome, & Niko Perrin, and great, great granddaughter Bria.
Iris was an only child born to Millie & Wilfred Clark of Spy Hill, Saskatchewan. When she was a mere 2 years old, her mother succumbed to TB and her father was very ill as he was “gassed” when he served in both world wars. Iris was raised by Aunt Jessie & Uncle Charlie Odgers & family. Iris met Doug Perrin, and they married on May 3, 1947. Soon they started a family and lived on the farm in Spy Hill. After the birth of their sons, the family moved to Strathclair, Manitoba where they had their daughter. The family then moved to Souris, Manitoba where they spent their remaining years.
Iris was a stay-at-home Mother but was involved in a number of groups that the children were involved with including the Scouting Group Committee and Figure Skating Group. The one sport that was dear to her was curling, she participated and enjoyed it on television. She also undertook a few part-time jobs from time to time.
One of her joys was her knitting and over the years she made sweaters, toques, scarves, mittens and newborn baby items that she donated to the cause.
The family extends thanks to Dr. Cram & the nurses and the staff of the Souris Personal Care home.
A private graveside service was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Iris, donations may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home Courtyard Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
September 15, 1931 – April 13, 2024
Howard was born September 15, 1931 to Vera (Goforth) and William James Phair. The dirty 30’s was a hard time, but Howard learned at an early age to be self sufficient. As a young boy he delivered newspapers, delivered groceries and worked for local farmers. He often boasted about working all summer long at a very young age to buy his mom a cookstove. At age 15, Howard and his brother Richard left for Winnipeg. There he worked at a drugstore until better job opportunities presented themselves and off they both went to Toronto. It was in Toronto that Howard met and fell in love with Shirley French. They were married in 1952. The country boy still wanted to return home, so with baby Tammy (1959) they moved back home and settled into the Phair homestead across from Howard’s uncle Frank and Bernice Goforth. Many happy times were spent visiting and enjoying country life, which Howard talked about his whole life. Howard and Shirley welcomed two more children into their lives, Cathy in 1960, and Michael in 1963.
Howard and Richard purchased the hardware store in Pierson in 1961 from Jack Pitt, and thus Phairs Stores was created. Howard worked for 41 years, six to seven days a week, building a thriving business, which included hardware, lumberyard, sporting goods, liquor vendor and gas. During the early years of his business he purchased backhoes, and with hired man Harvey Jacobson, he plumbed houses throughout southwest Manitoba. Howard learned how to do this by reading it in a book and with help from Jack Pitt. Howard purchased the Coop lumberyard, tore it down and replaced it with a brand new store. His store was his passion. Howard enjoyed sports, coaching Michael’s minor hockey team for years. He was also an avid pool player.
Howard is survived by: daughter Tammy (Randy) McCannell, granddaughter Marcy (Grant) Duncalfe and great-grandchildren Daylan and Shayla, grandson Chad (Megan) McCannell and great-grandchildren Austin and Autumn. Daughter Cathy Phair (Kenn Forsyth), grandsons Colby Suski and Carter Suski (Alexis). Son Michael (Tracy) Phair, grandson Jared (Terra) Phair, granddaughter Abby Phair and great-grandchildren Rory and Lachlan.
Howard was predeceased by his parents William and Vera Phair, his brothers and sisters, his wife of 56 years Shirley and his great-granddaughter Rilynn Duncalfe.
Our Dad spent most of his social life with Mom, going on many trips, Sunday drives, visiting relatives, and attending many family sporting events. Dad was happy with the simple things in life, a good home-cooked meal, reading the newspaper, and watching the 10 o’clock news. Upon retirement Dad and Mom moved to Souris to be closer to Cathy and their grandsons. Our dear
Mom passed away in 2009, and Dad later moved to Brandon and purchased a condo in the Village Green. It was there that Dad met June Lamont in 2013, and had her companionship and love for the past ten years.
Rest in Peace Dad, we love you!
A graveside service for family and friends was held at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery, Souris, Manitoba on Saturday, June 1, 2024. A time of fellowship and refreshments followed at the Souris Legion. In memory of Howard, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Helen, 84 years, beloved wife of the late W.S. (Bill) Parsons, mother of George and Deborah, passed away in Hartney, Manitoba on December 11, 2023. A funeral service was held at the Old English Church, Hartney Manitoba on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Private interment in the Napinka Cemetery. In memory of Helen, donations may be made to the Old English Church Hartney, Manitoba.
Anne Parham (nee Kohut), age 104, passed away on October 21, 2023 in the Souris Personal Care Home, from complications arising from a fall. Anne was born in 1919 on the family farm in Rosa, Manitoba, the fourth child of six and the only daughter born to Ukrainian immigrants Samuel and Tatiana Kohut.
In 1929, the family resettled to a farm south of Souris. Ukrainian was Anne’s first language, but she quickly learned English attending Souris School and later, Lily School south of