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Conrad D’Aoust
August 22, 1934 - June 9, 2013
Conrad D’Aoust, resident of Wembley, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the QEII Hospital at the age of 78 years.
He was born August 22, 1934 in Hull, Quebec.
Beloved husband of Patricia (Charron) D’Aoust; loving father of Rob, Louise (John) McGuigan, Rick, Maurice and Miguelle (Rick) Ducharme; cherished grandfather of Monique, Shawn, Kyle, Cory, Chantel, Simonne, Danielle, Shane and Renee; great-grandfather of Exton, Liam and Breanna.
He was predeceased by his parents Adrien and Claudiana (Charron) D’Aoust; his sister Huguette (Gaston) St. Laurent; Pauline (Peter) Bazdell.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 2:00pm in the Chapel at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grande Prairie (10404 102 St.).
Mindy Thomas Stephansson
STEPHANSSON, Mindy Thomas - 1949 - 2011 - Mindy Stephansson passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the age of 61 with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mindy was an amazing husband and father, a wonderful grandfather and a caring friend to many. Mindy loved time on the golf course, fishing with friends, curling and travelling the world. He always had an open ear and a kind word. Mindy had a strong work ethic and was determined to accomplish anything he set his mind to, this proved true in his career where he was well respected. Mindy is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Donna Stephansson (nee Auld), his son; Shaun (Stacey) grandchildren; Kai & Jake, daughter; Angela (Chris) grandchildren Morley & Ariel. Mindy is further survived by his two sisters; Marilyn (Jim) Scott, Nancy (Monty) Bryant, brother-in-laws; Allen (Deanna) Auld, Vern (Brenda) Auld, Rae (Gloria) Auld, Murray (Kim) Auld along with numerous extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be directed to The Red Deer Hospice Society; 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4R 3S6, Or The Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre; 1331 - 29 Street N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2. Memorial Service was held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at The Innisfail Alliance Church #25 4804 - 42 Avenue, Innisfail with Pastor Don Hennig officiating. Arrangements entrusted to METCALF FUNERAL CHAPEL 4200 - 49 Ave, Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1M6.
Shirley Stella Lenfesty, of Kimbersley
Shirley Stella Lenfesty passed away in the Pines Special Care Centre in Kimberley, BC on March 29, 2006 at 67 years of age. She was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on June 17, 1938. She moved from Hanna out to BC in 1985. Shirley loved to quilt and sew, bake, bowling, gardening, and her card club.
She is survived by her loving husband Ray; her six children, Ken (Deb), Bill (Barb), Linda (Grant), Faye (Allen), Ray and Lenore; and 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; 1 brother and 3 sisters.
She was predeceased by her first husband William, her parents Helen and Abe Funk, one great-grandchild, 2 nephews and 1 niece.
A memorial service was held at Marysville Community Church on Saturday, April 1st at 11:00 a.m. She was so special and will be sadly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, if friends so desire.
Violet Myrtle Hart, of Hanna
January 7, 1918-January 13, 2005
Violet Myrtle Hart was born on January 7, 1918 at home near Sedalia and passed away peacefully on January 13, 2005 almost a week after her 87th birthday. She was the oldest of three children born to Myrtle and Emerson Heatherington. She attended school at Algeo, Sedalia and New Brigden schools and then continued her education by taking a Home Economics course at Vermillion College. She worked at a variety of jobs in the early years; telephone operator and housekeeper. It was at a job in Okotoks that she met her future husband, William Hart. They lived in various places, but eventually returned to Sedalia and Violet began working as casual help at the Sedalia Store. This later led to the manager's position, a position she proudly held for 25 years.
Violet and Bill separated and later divorced and when she retired from the store in 1978, she moved to Hanna and shared many happy years with her companion, Bill Matheson. She worked alongside Bill at the Hanna Golf Club in the summer and the Hanna Curling Club in the winter. The town of Hanna soon became her "home" where she made many wonderful friends. She volunteered for several organizations including the Food Bank, Thrift Store and the Hospital Auxiliary, just to name a few. She was always willing to lend a helping hand.
She had many interests and hobbies that she was famous for, including curling, sewing, crocheting. Many of her family and friends were given pieces of her handiwork to treasure. Every niece, nephew, great-niece and nephew were given a pair of slippers and mitts. She also loved making dolls and doll clothes and many children have those as well. There were always lots of projects on the go whenever you would stop to visit. She loved music and loved to play the piano. She had a passion for gardening, and she and Bill would proudly show off their beautiful garden and the ribbons they often won at the Hanna Fair.
Although she was never blessed to have children of her own, there was always an extra sparkle in her eye whenever she was around them. She loved to spend time with her nieces and nephews and always had a keen interest in their lives. This continued on even as they got older and moved farther away and she always loved to receive pictures of new babies and milestones in their lives. She was very proud to be "Auntie Vi".
She retired from many years of working and lived for a short time at the Hanna Lodge before moving to the Long Term Care Unit where she resided until her death.
She was predeceased by her father Emerson (1967), mother Myrtle (1970), companion Bill Matheson (2002), brother-in-law Ken Blair (1991), and niece Shelley Huston (1989).
She is survived by her sister Lucile Blair and her family, Phyllis (Eric) McGhee and Don (Coleen) Blair and their children; her brother Gilbert (Doris) Heatherington and their family Diane (Dwight) Dehne, Gayle Heatherington (Gordon Johnson), Allan (Barb) Heatherington, Blair (Kim) Heatherington, Dale (Shaunna) Huston, and their families.
Violet was a unique and special person and we all have many fond memories of her. She will always have a special place in our hearts and will be missed by all.
Funeral Service was held Tuesday, January 18, at the Sedalia Community Hall in Sedalia, Alberta. Officiating Clergy was Rev. Roger Kett. Marvel Jorgenson was the organist and a tribute was given by Don Blair. Special music was "The Rose" performed by Jackie Friesen, Jennifer Dumanowski, Jari Opheim, Jillayne Tye and Melanie Huston. Hymns were "In the Garden" and "Jesus Loves Me."
Pallbearers were Don Blair, Allan Heatherington, Blair Heatherington, Glen Heatherington, Ray Rude and Ralph Thornton Jr.
Memorials tributes may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
Following the funeral service, family and friends were invited to a luncheon hosted by the Sedalia Community Club in the Sedalia Community Hall.
MacLean's Funeral Home of Oyen in care of arrangements.
CHATTEN, FLORENCE IRENE
Irene was born November 18, 1921 at Mrs. Stuart’s Nursing Home in Three Hills, Alberta to Florence and Marcus Reed.
Irene grew up in the Ghost Pine area until she went to work for George Chatten, where she met Cliff Chatten, and was married, December 2, 1942 and resided on the family farm in the Twinning area. Irene and Cliff had 9 children together. In July 1960 they moved to Trepanier, British Columbia, and also resided in Summerland, British Columbia and Westbank, British Columbia .
Cliff passed away February 1980, following her loss, Irene moved to Edson, Alberta in 1984, then on to Stump Lake, Saskatchewan in 2004 and finally settling back at Edson, Alberta in 2006 and resided in the Edson and District Long Term Care Facility until her passing on June 28, 2010.
Irene was predeceased by her parents, Florence (Reed) Price and Marcus Reed; husband, Clifford Chatten, sister, Ruth Sommerville; sister in law, Verna Reed; brother in law, Brian Sommerville and son in laws, George Sawatzky and Robert Henry.
Irene is survived by her sister, Eunice (Leo) Berreth of Olds, Alberta; brothers, Mark Reed and Watson (Grace) Reed both of Three Hills, Alberta and sister, Beth (Willis) Creighton of Chandler, Arizona. Irene is also survived by her loving children; Betty (Les) McLeod of Edson, Alberta; James (Rosalee) Chatten of Winfield, British Columbia; George (Eileen) Chatten of Hudson Hope, British Columbia; Bill (Dee) Chatten of Westbank, British Columbia; Glenda Henry of Edson, Alberta; Maureen (Al) Gliege of Surrey, British Columbia; Margery (Robert) Richards of McKay, Alberta; Karen (Ken) Reimer of Stump Lake, Saskatchewan and Gordon (Linda)Chatten of Pincher Creek, Alberta. Irene leaves behind 23 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Irene is survived by numerous step grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members.
At Irene’s request there will be a private family interment at a later date where Irene will be laid to rest with her father Marcus Reed.
In lieu of a floral tribute the family suggests that a donation be made to S.T.A.R.S. Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation, Northern Alberta, Building #16, 29 Airport Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0W6 in Irene Chatten’s memory.
Edson Funeral Home Ltd. entrusted with all the arrangements.
