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Mr. Stewart Springthorpe
March 28, 1920 - August 6, 2007
Stewart was born March 28, 1920 at Balconnel, Forfar County, Scotland to Henry and Joan Springthorpe (nee Stewart).
Injured at birth, Stewart spent a lifetime handicapped by slightly deformed left side and a noticeable stutter.
Stewart came to Toronto, Canada with his mother and father as an infant.
When Stewart was about one year old, his father abandoned him and his mother in Cobalt, Ontario.
For the next few years, Stewart and his mother lived in Toronto, Winnipeg, Lang, and Rouleau, SK, with his mother’s brothers or sisters while his mother worked as a cook.
In 1926, his mother married Chester Small, a farmer and grain buyer, at Wilcox, SK.
Stewart received his education at a country school and at the school associated with Notre Dame College in Wilcox.
He started doing farm work that he could handle at about 14 or 15 years of age.
The family moved to a farm near Saltcoats in 1937, and Stewart became a fulltime farm hand on the family farm.
His stepfather, Chester, passed away in 1946, and in 1948, Stewart and his mother moved to Hanley where he helped operate the Silver Bell Café.
In 1953, he and his mother, who had married Ed Stephenson, moved to Saskatoon, where Stewart became active at the Saskatchewan Abilities Council, in the social activities and as a minibus driver.
He went back to farming, which he enjoyed very much, at Kenaston, on the farm of one of the Abilities Councilors, Cliff Wood.
Stewart worked with Cliff for nearly 20 years before retiring in 1981.
Stewart spent his early retirement years in various activities with the Abilities Council, reading, long walks, and a yearly circuit-visiting relatives.
With the death of his mother in 1983, Stewart moved to a seniors’ high-rise apartment where he was active in the social life of the building.
He loved to sit downstairs and visit with the other tenants, and walk downtown for his meals.
In 1999, he moved to a seniors’ high-rise in Prince Albert to be near his sister, Lenora, and family.
When he could no longer comfortably look after his needs, he moved to a home care facility, Pat’s Care Home.
His last year was spent in declining health in Pineview Home, Prince Albert.
Stewart passed away peacefully on August 6, 2007, with his brother and sister at his side.
Stewart was predeceased by his mother, Joan Stephenson, and his brother-in-law, Murray Smith.
He is survived by his sister, Lenora Smith of Prince Albert, and his brother, Doug Small of Mission, Texas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family interment of cremated remains took place in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Saskatoon.
RIVER PARK MEMORIAL CHAPEL was entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements.
Mr. Georges Pierre Blain
August 22, 1927 - August 5, 2007
Our beloved husband, daddy, pépère, great-grandfather and brother will always be alive in our hearts.
Our fondest memories of him will be a source of comfort and joy to us as time goes by.
Georges était un homme dévoué à son épouse et très fier de ses enfants.
Il a fait tout son possible pour assurer leur bonheur.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of 57 years Marie (née Dumaine), his sister Marie Blain, his four daughters, two sons and their families:
· Estelle (Richard Asselin), Nicole, Pierre and André;
· Joanne (Robin Perreault), René, Joël, Michelle, Lynne and Annette;
· Paul (Suzanne Wanat), Danielle, Renée and Natalie;
· Lorraine (Lloyd Wadel), Adrienne and Denise;
· Ginette (Wayne Michaluk), Kelsey and Katherine;
· Robert (Bonnie Prefontaine), Michael, Marc and Kimberly;
· And, a new generation of nine great-grandchildren.
Ce n’est qu’un au revoir.
Prayer service will be held at River Park Memorial Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 10 by The Reverend Father Maurice Fiolleau.
Interment of cremated remains will take place in the South Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Victoria Hospital Foundation (1200 – 24th St. West, Prince Albert, S6V 5T4).
RIVER PARK MEMORIAL CHAPEL is entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. Don Moriarty, Funeral Director
Mrs. Winnifred Maude Kaytor
January 15, 1922 - August 13, 2007
On August 13, 2007 Mrs. Winnifred Kaytor of Regina, SK passed away at the age of 85 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Louis; brother Leslie and sister Elsie.
Winnifred will be lovingly remembered by her five children: Mary (George) German, Bob (Sandra), Leonard (Gerry), Ken and Brenda (Glen) Geotz; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK with interment to follow in Regina Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Regina Palliative Care Inc., 4F-4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 1A5.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home.
Elsie Franson
July 5, 1920 - August 13, 2007
FRANSON – Elsie Isabel Franson, born Elsie Isabel Holland on July 5th, 1920 died peacefully Monday, August 13th, 2007.
In death, she is reunited with her husband Frans George Franson, her daughter Selma Connett and brothers Bob, Jack and Wilfred Holland.
Her life is cherished and celebrated by her children, son George (Judy), their children Cheryl (Rick), Brent (Joy), son Gerry (Cheryl), their children Chelsey (John), Heidi (Alec), Jaysea (Clint), Tyler, Regan (Michael); son-in-law Gene (Ruth) Connett, his children Terri (Blaine), Darren (Sheryl) and Curtis (Andrea).
Elsie also leaves behind a legacy of 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild; sister Marje (Gordon) Larson, Gerald (Alice) Holland and sister-in-law Bertha Holland.
A special thank you to the 2nd floor staff at Sherbrooke Community Centre for the excellent care they provided.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 18th, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home (east on 8th Street, turn right before railway tracks).
A private family interment will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Donations in Elsie’s memory may be made to Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan (1405 Faulkner Crescent, Saskatoon, SK).
Arrangements are entrusted to HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, Ken Scheirich.
Mr. George Tkachuk
August 15, 1917 - August 10, 2007
TKACHUK – George of Saskatoon, SK passed away at Sunnyside Adventist Care Centre, Saskatoon, SK on Friday, August 10, 2007 at the age of 89 years.
He was born on August 15, 1917 in Samburg, SK
George is survived by his one son, Don; two daughters, Candice and Lynda; three sisters, Sophie Zelensky, Ruth Tkachuk and Esther Krol.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary; son, Ronald; and second wife, Olive; parents, Nick and Maria Tkachuk; brothers, Bill, John, Jim and Peter; and sister, Anita Kenny.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at Park Funeral Chapel, 311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK officiated by Pastor Steve Little. Interment will follow in the Garden of Gethsemane and Sermon on The Mount, Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon, SK.
Arrangements entrusted to James Werezak.
