Kent Joseph Monaghan of Brandon, Manitoba passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 8, 2000 at Thomas Lake, Manitoba. Kent was born and raised in Ontario, and he lived in various places including Holland Centre, Ontario, Regina, Saskatchewan, Dauphin, Churchill, Flin Flon, Swan River, Winnipeg, Fisher Branch, Treherne, Fort Frances, Ontario, Thompson, and Brandon. He graduated from high school in Markdale, Ontario, and entered into R.C.M.P. training in Regina. Kent worked with the R.C.M.P. from 1964 - 1992, retiring as Sergeant. He worked for Brinks in 1993 - 1994, and served as Chief Constable for the rural municipality of Cornwallis. He was an active member of the Kinsmen Clubs of Canada in Treherne, Thompson, Fort Frances, and Brandon where he received a life membership. Kent also belonged to the St. Augustine Parish Council and to the A.N.A.F. Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League. Kent's many interests included fishing, gardening, bowling, golfing, crafts, jogging, wine making, spending time at the cabin, his dog Kiska, and travelling. Kent is survived by his wife, Sharon of Brandon, son, Kevin (Kim) of Dauphin, daughters, Kerri (Wayne) Huculak of The Pas, Kellie (Clarke) Hagan of Fisher Branch, grandchildren, Kassandra, Krysten, and Kyle Monaghan of Dauphin, mother, Gertrude Monaghan of Regina, and brother, Karl (Marilyn) of Regina. Kent was predeceased by his father, James Monaghan of Regina. Prayers were said on Thursday, October 12 at Memories Chapel. The Mass Of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church on Friday, October 13, 2000 with Celebrant Father Leo Fernandes. Interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery. The Active Pallbearers included Cpl. Ewen Booth, Sgt. Dennis Affleck, S. Sgt. Lloyd Rolling, Supt. Reginald Boughen, S. Sgt. George Abernethy, S. Sgt. Eric Carlson. Honorary Pallbearers included Don Labossiere, Gord Burgess, Gil Boileau, Jack Wilson, Ron Moffat, Jules Giasson, Dave Braham, Boyd Halls, Wilson MacLennan, John McAdam, and Keith Duncan. Donations may be made in memory of Kent to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
There comes a time
When we have to let go
When it seems like the end
But it just isn't so.
His memory will bless us
And his love be our guide
Remember he taught us
That God's by our side.
Jesus has blessed us
With the time that he's given
And shown us in Faith
That his sins were forgiven.
And we know that his Spirit
Will Shine through our eyes
And we'll live in his love
A Soul never dies.
-Kerri H. Memorials
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