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Patricia (Patty) Mary Ferguson
With saddened hearts we announce the passing of our beloved wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother, Patty Mary Ferguson (nee Belton).
Remaining to forever cherish her memory: her husband Dwight, son Jason, daughter Brandi (Andrew), and granddaughter Lainie; mother Mary Belton and two brothers, Brian and Barry (Wendy) Belton; mother-in-law Liz Ferguson, two brothers-in-law Rod (Wanda) and Tom (Gwen) Ferguson, one sister-in-law Violet (Bobby) Jackson, and many nieces and nephews.
Patty was predeceased by her father Frank Belton and her father-in-law Lawrence Ferguson.
Patty was born in Gladstone, Manitoba on February 23, 1956 to Frank and Mary Belton. In her early years, she lived on a farm out in the marsh northeast of Plumas. After a fire destroyed their home, they lived in numerous places prior to building their house northwest of Plumas. Her father’s illness forced a move off the farm into the town of Plumas in 1972. Her elementary school years were spent in Plumas and high school spent in Gladstone. Soon after, she met Dwight Ferguson. They were married in 1974 and resided in Helston, where they raised their two children, Jason and Brandi.
Patty was actively involved with her children’s interests: baseball, hockey, ringette, and music. During her children’s younger years she pursued her interests of baseball and curling, but as her children’s schedules got busier her priority was them. She enjoyed spending countless hours chauffeuring and watching them with their various activities. As the family expanded to include the newest addition, her pride and joy, her granddaughter Lainie, you would find Grandma spending as much time as possible with her.
Patty always had the time to listen to her children, family, or friends; if it meant helping them work through life’s challenges or celebrating life’s successes. She had the unique ability to make a person feel special and important. She brought out the best in everyone. Her smile could brighten up the dullest day. Patty worked as a receptionist at a doctor’s clinic in Neepawa. She then went to Valley Royal Travel in Gladstone, helping people plan their vacations. Later, she decided to further her education by taking the medical secretary course. Shortly after, she got the job of homecare coordinator at Seven Regions Health Centre, though many people will remember her smiling face at the Gladstone Medical Clinic, where she spent most of her career.
A Memorial Service was held on Monday, January 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone Christian Fellowship Church with Rev. Ian Olive and Pastor Randy Fehr officiating. Lynn Watson gave the eulogy and soloist Staphanie Jackson sang "I Hope You Dance."
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Seven Regions Palliative Care, Box 374, Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0.
Lucille Waterston
It is with sad hearts, and over whelming sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and sister Lucille Waterston age 69 years of Winnipeg. On August 19, 2007 at the Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with her granddaughter Camilla by her side, Lucille went to her eternal home.
Lucille was born June 19, 1938 in Langruth, Manitoba.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children Maggie Roulette (Gordon Demerais) of Sandy Bay, Manitoba, Robert Waterston of Langruth, Manitoba, Jim (Marlene) Waterston of Winnipeg, Manitoba, William (Willy) Waterston (Deborah) of Amaranth, Manitoba, Bonnie Waterston (Andy Bates) of Plumas, Manitoba, and Lucille Waterston (Ivan Henton) of Gladstone, Manitoba; grandchildren Camilla (Dan) Hoeppner of Winnipeg, Bradley Roulette (Sandra) of Portage, Christopher, Avery, and Kennedy Waterston of Plumas, Adison, Ashley, and Ryan Waterston of Winnipeg; great-grandchildren, Jordan, William, Jennifer, and Alyssa Hoeppner all of Winnipeg and Brittany and Brandy of Langruth; brothers Clifford (Shirley) Roulette of Sandy Bay, and Russell Roulette of Winnipeg, as well as sister Rose Lacquette of Amaranth. Also left to mourn her passing are many nieces and nephews, friends and family too numerous to mention.
Lucille was predeceased by her first husband Sandy Waterston in 2002; her parents Elizabeth and Sam; brothers Eugene Roulette and Camille Roulette and sister Gertie Roulette.
Friends and family whom are not mentioned are considered honorary pallbearers.
A wake will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2007 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Sandy Bay Elders Centre.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Sandy Bay, with Father Roy George Vazhaplankudiyil officiating. Interment will follow in the Langruth Cemetery.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Maude Emma Turner (Towle)
Passed away at the MacGregor Personal Care Home on Friday, August 17, 2007, Maude Turner, age 94 years. She was born on April 26, 1913 and lived in the MacGregor district all her life.
She leaves to mourn her passing her son Bill, daughter Anne and husband Edward Kumhyr, grandchildren Barrie (Judy), Bryce (Joyce), and Brad (Sharon) Scora, Brian, Les (Donna), and Nadine Kumhyr, great grandchildren Philip, Collette, Derrick, Blake, Devon, Mitchell, Chelsea, Cody, and Tyler Scora, and Carter Kumhyr, sister Dorothy (Clarence) Perkins, and brothers Fred and Charles Towle.
Maude was predeceased by her parents, husband Jim, daughter Ruth Scora, four sisters, and three brothers.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held.
All attended a reception on Friday, August 31, 2007 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the MacGregor Drop In Centre.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the MacGregor Health Foundation, PCH Quiet Room, Box 250, MacGregor, Manitoba R0H 0R0.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care of arrangements.
Katherina Wiebe
Passed away at the Carberry Hospital on Sunday, August 12, 2007, Katerina Wiebe, age 90 years, of Austin, Manitoba, beloved mother of Elma and Ben (Betty).
Friends called for visitation on Wednesday evening, August 15, 2007 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Clarke's Funeral Chapel, MacGregor.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. at the MacGregor Sommerfeld Church. Interment followed in the Sommerfeld Cemetery, Austin.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Mary Flora Roulette
We are sad to announce that our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Mary Flora Roulette (Strong Thunderbird Woman) of Sandy Bay, Manitoba was called home on August 11, 2007 to be with the Lord at the age of 79 years.
She is survived by her loving children; 2 daughters, Sarah Bilinski (John), and Gertrude Roulette (Joe), 2 sons, Jim Roulette and Magnus Roulette (Thelma), and her sister Martha Harris. Mary also leaves numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband John Andrew Charles Roulette (1972), son Edward Roulette (2000), parents Julia & Isaiah Beaulieu, brother Jim Beaulieu, sisters, Emma Jane Campbell and Lillian Beaulieu.
Mary was born and educated in Sandy Bay. She believed in the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal saviour and creator of all creations. She touched the lives of so many who loved her greatly. She enjoyed spending time with her family and listening to Sunday Request music. Mary will be greatly missed by all.
A special thank-you goes out to the many people for their help and support as well as to the St. Boniface Hospital staff in M.I.C.U. who took care of her, especially her nurse Alice.
Wake service was held at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2007 at the Sandy Bay Community Complex.
Funeral service was held on Friday, August 17, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Church, Amaranth, Manitoba with Father Roy George Vazhaplankudiyil officiating. Interment followed in the Amaranth Cemetery. Pallbearers were Darren Bilinski, Ronald Roulette, Jason Sinclair, John Sinclair, Doug Paul, and Darryl Paul. Honourary pallbearers were Magnus Jr. Roulette, Charles Roulette, Brandon Erstelle, Dallas Bilinski, James Chomic, Garnet Sinclair, Bob Bilinski, and Sonny McKay.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Millard Evenson
Passed away on August 9, 2007 at his residence in the Keyes District, Millard Evenson, age 97 years.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret, his parents Edward and Margit, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Left to mourn his passing is one son, Gilbert (Lorraine), 2 daughters, Gwen (Roy) Storie and Sherrill (George) Bushby, 5 grandchildren, Blake (Sheryl) and Dwayne Evenson, Terri (Dwayne) Sperle, Jody (Debbie) Bushby, and Dayna (Ian) Armishaw, and 5 great grandchildren, Bradley Evenson, Brianna Sawyer, Everett and Ethan Sperle, and Jessica Bushby.
Millard was born at Belview, Minnesota on May 23, 1910 and moved to Morden, Manitoba with his family at the age of 1 year. In 1944 he moved with his wife Margaret and children to the farm in the Keyes District, where he resided until his passing.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gladstone Cemetery, Gladstone, Manitoba with Shannon Bodnarchuk officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.
Joyce Marie Birch (nee Griffiths)
Born on Portage la Prairie on December 6, 1931, Joyce passed away at the Victoria Hospital on August 9, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her devoted husband Doug; son Phlyp and wife Sandra of Binscarth; mother Leona Reid of Gladstone; sister Faye Griffiths of Toronto; brother-in-law Cecil Birch of Brandon; nephew Barry (Barbara) Birch of Winnipeg and cousin Doreen Nall of Alabama. She was predeceased by her father, Jack Griffiths, when she was a child and her brother Donald Reid.
Joyce lived in Tenby, Manitoba as a youngster but later moved to Gladstone where she completed her schooling. She then went to Normal School and became a teacher. She married Douglas Birch on August 4, 1950 and they made their home in Alberta. Joyce’s teaching career took her to Brandon, Westbourne, Camp Shilo, and Winnipeg. She accompanied Doug when he taught in Trinidad and also in Peru, where she too taught English in the business community. In Winnipeg, Joyce became a teacher – librarian, which was her “real love.” She was devoted to her students, and even after her retirement she continued by “story telling”, which fulfilled her “life-long” desire to share stories. She was a member of the “Stone Soup” story tellers of Winnipeg. She received the award for Teacher-Librarian of the Year from the Manitoba School Library Association. Joyce was a long time member of the Retired Women Teachers’ Association.
She was a gentle and gracious lady and a friend to many.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone United Church with Rev. Ian Olive officiating. Interment followed in the Gladstone Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Jocelyn House, 177 Egerton Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 2W7.
