Hammond: It is with great sadness we announce that on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at his home in Brandon, John (Jack) Alexander Hammond slipped away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88 years. Jack was born October 12, 1925 on the family farm in the community of Westhall, Manitoba, midway between Deloraine and Hartney. He was the third child of Harry and Annie (Reid) Hammond, brother of Fern (Merle Maguire), Mel (Edna Jones) and Marie (Jack Huxley). On November 20, 1954 Jack married
Obituaries
Jenkins, Francis Edward
Francis Edward (Ted) Jenkins passed away suddenly on January 8, 2014 at the age of 68.
Ted was born at Shoal Lake, MB on December 23, 1945, second eldest to Jack and Irene Jenkins. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in McConnell, MB. In 1964 the family moved to Oak Lake, MB. Ted first worked at diamond drilling for a short time and then started road construction. In 1972 he married Joan Robertson, and they lived in Winnipeg where he was employed with CP Transport and then CP
Hunt, William John
Hunt — William John, beloved husband of Irene Hunt, died in the Hartney Community Health Centre on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the age of 80 years. A come and Go Celebration of Bill’s life was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre, Hartney, Manitoba on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 2:00 — 4:00 p.m. Casual attire requested. Interment at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. In memory of Bill, donations may be made to a local charity of your choice.
Stephenson, Dorothy (Dot) Eileen
Stephenson — Dorothy (Dot), 83 years, beloved wife of the late Dave Stephenson, died in the Souris Health Centre, Souris, MB on Saturday, December 28, 2013. A private funeral service will be held at a later date. In memory of Dot, donations may be made to the Souris Railroad Museum Inc. c/o Town of Souris Box 518 Souris, MB R0K 2C0.
Forrest, Harry
Henry “Harry” Woodhull Forrest
On Dec 28, 2013 Harry Forrest passed away at the Souris Personal Care Home at the age of 97 years. Born in Souris on April 16th, 1916 Harry lived his entire life in Souris except for his service with Royal Canadian Air Force during WW II. The youngest child of a family of six, Harry had five older sisters: Kate, Mary, Grace, Margaret and Helen all of whom have predeceased him, as have his parents, Samuel Henry “SH” Forrest and Grace Helena Woodhull.
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Davis, Irwin
Davis — Irwin, 85 years. It is with deep sadness that the family of Irwin Davis announces the unexpected passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Born Arthur Irwin Davis on September 19, 1928 to Arthur and Charlotte Davis in Hamiota, Manitoba and passed away on December 27, 2013 at the Souris Personal Care Home . Irwin spent his childhood in Hamiota. He married Verna Tyler September 4,1954. Dad and Mom raised six children , Laurie(David)
Thomas, Eric Atkinson
Thomas – Eric Atkinson, 62 years, Loving father of Wendy and Vicky, died in the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Funeral service was held at the Hartney Community Centre, Hartney, Manitoba on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Public viewing was on Sunday December 8, 2013 at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba, from 3:00 — 5:00. Interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney, MB. In memory of Eric, donations may be made to the Canadian
Douglas, Janet Elizabeth
DOUGLAS – Janet Douglas beloved wife of Roy Douglas, mother of Bill (Sheila) and Linda, grandmother of Brett (Sarah) Morgan, passed away in the Souris Health Centre on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the age of 75. Janet was born July 22, 1938 in the old Souris Hospital, parents Jim and Jessie Glover. Roy and Janet were married July 2, 1960 and they lived at Menteith and Hartney moving to Souris in 1976. Janet’s family came first,
Maydaniuk, Pauline
Maydaniuk: Pauline, beloved wife of the late Martin Maydaniuk, mother of Arnold and Sandra, died in the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon, Manitoba on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the age of 88 years. A private family graveside service will be held at the Souris& Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Pauline, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Steinke, Ernest George
May your hearts, thoughts and prayers be with us as we grieve the unexpected loss of Ernie. Family and friends were shocked by his sudden passing on November 19, 2013. Born in Wapella, Saskatchewan, he met and married Linda Edgerton and settled on the Steinke family farm in 1967. They were blessed with five children, four of which have grown into adults, married, and have children of their own. However, god took our baby girl home at the time of her birth to be our angel and to watch over