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Jean Miriam Lowe
Passed away peacefully on September 15, 2009 at Brandon Regional Health Centre with her family by her side. Jean was born May 1, 1921 in Saskatchewan and was the youngest and last survivor of three children born to William and Sadie Beatty. Jean married Roy Lowe in 1952 and had three daughters. Jean was as active member in the Austin Community and a member of the Austin United Church. Jean relocated to Brandon in 1994.
She was predeceased by her parents William and Sadie Beatty; her father and mother-in-law Tom and Beulah Lowe; her husband Roy Lowe in 1958; her special sons-in-law Walter Gray and Harold Hulbert; sister Reba Makinson and brother Claud Beatty; brothers-in-law William Makinson, Jack Leslie, Carl Jedel, Ralph Lowe and Tom Ayers and sister-in-law Gladys Beatty. Leaving to cherish her memory are her three daughters Karen Hulbert of Brandon, Manitoba, Donna Gray of Mississauga, Ontario and Betty Lowe of Brandon, Manitoba; four very special grandchildren Erin Gray of Santa Cruz, California, Kevin Hulbert of Toronto, Ontario, Lisa Hulbert of Edinburgh, Scotland and Matthew Gray of Mississauga, Ontario; as well as one brother-in-law; numerous sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate Jean’s life was held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the MacGregor United Church. A private graveside service will follow at a later date. The family wishes to thank the staff at Valley View Lodge for the excellent care provided to Jean as a resident there. Special thanks to Dr. Caplan and the team on the 200 surgical ward for the compassionate and attentive care given to Jean and her family during her stay.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Unit 3-824 18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 5B7.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
Thomas Wylie Milne
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Wylie Milne on September 19th at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Tom passed away doing what he loved, riding a horse. Tom was born to Ken and Helen Milne in Gladstone, Manitoba on May 23, 1950. He was raised on the family farm in Mekiwin.
Tom married Vikki Anderson in November of 1972 and they returned to the farm in the spring of 1973. In September 2001 Tom and Vikki moved to Bowden, Alberta to be closer to their children.
Tom enjoyed farm life, loved riding and training horses, playing hockey, coaching minor hockey, and loved spending time with friends and family. Tom was a trustree on the Pine Creek School Division for thirteen years. He strongly believed in community involvement and was always there to lend a hand to friends and neighbors. After moving to Bowden, Tom found that his new passion in life was team penning. He volunteered on the Central Alberta Team Penning Association and spent most weekends team penning with Vikki and their large group of new friends.
He was predeceased by his father Ken and mother Helen. Tom will be sadly missed by his loving wife Vikki; daughter Julie; son Scott; Julie’s husband Andy Jeffery; his beloved grandchildren Beck and Audrey Jeffery; brothers Wendal (Wendy) and Ivan Milne; sister Terry Balmer (Greg) and their families and his extended family on the Anderson side.
A celebration of Tom’s life was held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Gladstone District Community Centre with Pastor Randy Fehr officiating. Lunch followed at the Gladstone District Community Centre. A private family interment followed at the Mekiwin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Balmer, Chad Balmer, David Balmer, Mathew Milne, Mark Milne and Bradly Anderson. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society), Foundation Calgary Base, 1441 Avaiation Park NE, P.O. Box 570 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Jaycee Lynn Audrina Catcheway
Passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Jaycee will be sadly missed by her parents Destiny Lynn Pelletier and Jordan Catcheway; grandparents Terry Roulette, Bev Pelletier, Izzy Sr. and Rachel Vermette; great grandparents Garry and Lena Spence; great-great grandparents Earl and Irene Pelletier; great aunties Shannon, Nicole and Heaven; aunties Sadie, Dana, Payton, Destiny, Chasity, Izzette and Christina; uncles Dylan, Izzy Jr. and Justice as well as special cousin Desjai.
Wake was held on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Irene Pelletier's Residence in Sandy Bay First Nation. Funeral Service was held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 11:00 am in Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Amaranth, Manitoba with Father Roy George Vazhaplankudiyil officiating. Pallbearers were Heaven Pelletier, Dylan Pelletier, Destiny Catcheway and Izzy Vermette Jr. Interment took place in the Sandy Bay Cemetery.
Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
LOTTIE GOODWILLIE - (nee Grosser)
Passed away on September 23, 2009 at Third Crossing Manor, Gladstone, MB. at the age of 84.
Charlotte Emilie Grosser was born June 11, 1925 in Steyr, Austria, the only child of Leopold Johann Grosser and Emilie Marie Ruzicka. In 1927, the family immigrated to Canada. Lottie had a happy childhood, growing up in the North End of Winnipeg. Her school years were spent at Luxton School and St. John’s High School. After finishing Grade 10, Lottie took a Secretarial Course and started working for Retail Credit Company, where she met her husband George Goodwillie. They were married in July, 1947, in Winnipeg and their first child, Linda was born in 1948. At this point, Lottie became a stay-at-home Mom, although she continued to do typing at home. In 1962, their son David was born, and this was also the year that George started his own company, Progress Reporting. For the next 8-9 years, Lottie and George worked together to make Progress Reporting a success, but they eventually sold the company and George took a job with the Federal Government. The new job was at the Manpower Office in Brandon, Manitoba, but they decided to live along the Arden Ridge near Neepawa where George had bought a ¼ section of land years earlier. They bought a mobile home and made the move to the farm in 1973. This was a dream come true for George, but Lottie wasn’t too sure about the move to begin with, but grew to enjoy the next 30 years they spent on the farm. Lottie always had a soft spot for animals and there were always a few cats and a dog in the house. George bought a few head of cattle and Lottie fed and watered them all winter while he was at work. She enjoyed the cattle and had names for them all. She also got into gardening in a big way, planting trees around the yard site, creating flower beds and growing lots of vegetables. She had a very sharp mind and loved Crossword puzzles, Logic puzzles, playing bridge and cards of any kind. She also did a lot of needle work and crocheted hundreds of doilies. Unfortunately, poor circulation in her legs caused a premature end to her gardening endeavors and in 2003, Lottie had to have her leg amputated above the knee. In October, 2003 she moved into Third Crossing Manor, Gladstone, but was able to do most things for herself up until the last few weeks. In February, 2004, George joined her in Gladstone, living in an apartment adjoining the Manor. They were able to visit back and forth until George’s death in July 2005. Lottie continued on at Third Crossing spending her days doing Logic Puzzles and listening to Books on Tape and playing cards with her daughter Linda.
Lottie is survived by her daughter Linda (Ken) Otto of Gladstone, son David Goodwillie of Regina, SK; by grandchildren Joelle Freeborn of Gladstone, Jason (Lina) Cooper of Yellowknife, NT, Keith Otto of Winnipeg and Karen Charlotte Otto of Brandon; by greatgrandchildren Kaylee Cook of St. Albert, AB, Blaine Cook of Gladstone, Kyle and Cassidy Cooper of Yellowknife, NT; brother-in-law Bill Appleyard of Regina, SK. She was predeceased by her husband George in 2005, her greatgrandson Brett Cook in 2002, her sisters-in-law Jeanie (Goodwillie) Appleyard and Mary Goodwillie in 2007, brother-in-law John Goodwillie in 1995; also dear friends Peter and Jean Hunter of Arden.
The family would like to acknowledge the fine care of the staff of Third Crossing Manor and a special thank you to Marg Broadfoot of the Gladstone Library for keeping Mom supplied with Books on Tape. Donations may be made to the Gladstone District Library, Box 720, Gladstone, MB in Lottie’s memory.
The Funeral was held September 29, 2009 at 11:00 am at Clarke’s Funeral Chapel, Gladstone and interment followed at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Winnipeg with Rev. Chad McCharles officiating.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Brian Raymond Francis
On Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 9:35 am, after a long battle with diabetes and cancer, Brian Raymond Francis left to be with our creator.
Raymond was predeceased by his parents Donald Francis Sr. and Eva Francis (nee Beauchamp); Brothers, Donald Jr. (Nash), Roy, Melvin, and Douglas; Sisters, Viola, Selma, Rose, Infant Marge and Grace and infant son Brian.
Raymond leaves to mourn his passing his children Jeremy, Samantha and Chad; grandchildren Jada, Jonathon and Julian; brother David; sisters, Janice and Linda; partner Nora and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles.
Raymond was born in MacGregor on November 15, 1955, and lived there all his life. He enjoyed drawing, listening to his music, playing cards and visiting with family and friends.
“We will all remember Raymond for his sense of humor and jokes”
Wake service was held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 5:00 pm. in the Spirit Lodge in Long Plain First Nation. Traditional Feast was held on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 12:00 pm. in the Spirit Lodge in Long Plain First Nation. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Francis, Ralph Francis, Neil Perswain, Terry Francis, Robert Francis and Tony Perswain. Interment will take place in the MacGregor Cemetery.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
Edward Harry "Ted" Petter
Peacefully and with his "girls" at his side, Ted passed away on October 6th, 2009 at the Deer Lodge Centre. Predeceased by his beloved wife Ella, Ted was the last remaining member of his family in Ontario. He was recently predeceased by his son-in-law Clifford Huskins and his foster granddaughter Crystal. Remaining to love and remember him forever are his daughters, granddaughter and their families Annette and Robert Holowka, Tonya, Rob (Isabella), David (Amber), Mark (Tara); Lorraine Huskins, Faye (Dallas), Dara (Garette), Jennifer (Jared), Jamie (Megan). Also remaining are many nieces and nephews in Ontario, especially Betty Peterson who made many trips "out west" to see Uncle Ted and also his sisters-in-law Betty and Lily and his brother-in-law Bill and their families in England.
Ted's life was a story! Raised in the beautiful Bruce Peninsula, he learned to fish, hunt, trap, cut wood, swim, boat and even to garden. Despite working hard even as a young boy growing up, he always found time to read. He left Ontario at age sixteen and travelled west, eventually settling down in Woodside, Manitoba. He remained here until the outbreak of World War II and bragged that he was the first one to volunteer from the community. He wanted to join the navy or the air force as he had walked all across Ontario and the west during the depression but the army got him first. He was shipped overseas in 1940 and served until he was discharged in 1945. It was during his time in England that he met Ella. Although she was not impressed with Canadian soldiers, she was quite taken with this handsome young soldier. They married and were fortunate enough to spend 49 years together. Ted farmed in the Woodside community until 1969 when he accepted employment with Water Resources. For the next 18 years, he enjoyed the challenge of the work and the camaraderie of his "crew" and engineers. He retired at age 70. As a family, we hold many precious memories of hunting trips, ski-doo rides, camping and the ritual of tea and toast at night in front of the "franklin". You will be so missed.
For the past nine years, Ted has resided in the Deer Lodge Centre. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Tower 4 who made the lodge a home for our dad. Your care and compassion for him went above and beyond the call of duty. We will never forget.
So when his glorious task was done, It was not of his fame we thought; But of the pride with which he fought; And so we graved his epitaph, "He played the game".
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 2:00pm at the Gladstone United Church, with Rev. Bob Hunter officiating. Interment followed in the Gladstone Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deer Lodge Centre Foundation, 2109 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 0L3.
Clarke's Funeal Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Phyllis Ilean Smith
Phyllis Ilean Smith of MacGregor passed away at the Portage General Hospital on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the age of 82 years.
Phyllis was born on April 13, 1927 on the Manns family farm in the Firdale district and was raised there by her parents and attended Firdale School. In October, 1946, she married Stan Smith and it was on the family farm that they continued to reside and raise their four children, Gerry, Garnet, Val and Greg. After Stan’s passing in 1995, Phyllis stayed on the farm until her move to MacGregor in 2007.
Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, Nan and friend. Her interest was always her family, putting their needs ahead of her own. In addition to enjoying time with friends, one of her greatest pleasures was watching her grandchildren’s hockey games. Many hours were spent at the community rinks.
She loved people and was happiest when she had a houseful – the more the merrier! Phyllis never tired of playing piano for her family and neighbours, no matter the time of day or night.
Phyllis was a member of the Firdale Ladies Aid, the Museum Ladies Auxilliary and the Austin United Church and choir.
Phyllis was predeceased by her infant daughter Elsie in 1948; beloved husband Stan in 1995; parents Joe and Nellie Manns; brother in law Roy Thompson and special friend George Lintott.
She is survived by her children Gerry (Gayle) of MacGregor, Garnet (Elsie) of Firdale, Val of Halifax and Greg (Vicky) of Firdale; grandchildren Tara Coolen, Shaune Coolen (Krista), Brynn Smith (Stefanie), Curran, Jayden, Jeter and Zakary Smith; brother Gary Manns of Hamilton; sister Joanne (Jim) Pollock of Neepawa; sister in law Enid Thompson of Portage la Prairie and cousin Bob (Lillian) Marchant of Keewatin as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Service was held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the MacGregor United Church at 2:00 pm with Sandra Rex officiating. Urn Bearers were Phyllis’s beloved grandchildren. Interment followed in the Austin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Austin Cemetery, Box 454, Austin, Manitoba, R0H 0C0.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
