obituaries

Earl Fawcett

Earl Fawcett

Aug 29, 2009

FAWCETT: Earl, Irvin. The death of Earl Irvin Fawcett of Brandon occurred Saturday, August 29, 2009, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Funeral arrangements are pending with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330 FAWCETT: Earl Irvin Fawcett, of Brandon, formerly of Palmerston, Ontario, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Earl was born on...

Alan Hitchen

Alan Hitchen

Aug 26, 2009

HITCHEN: Alan Trevor Hitchen passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Alan was born in Manchester, England on February 14, 1938 to Arthur and Evelyn Hitchen. He was raised in St. Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire, England with his six siblings. Alan completed Grammar school in Lytham/St. Annes. He briefly played professional soccer with the Blackburn Rovers...

Robert Preston

Robert Preston

Aug 25, 2009

PRESTON: It is with deep sadness in our hearts we announce the sudden passing of beloved husband and father, Robert Erl Preston of Kemnay, Manitoba. Bob passed away suddenly Tuesday morning August 25, 2009 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Born November 26, 1950 to late Erl and Shirley Preston. Bob was raised in Brandon later moving to Kemnay. In...

Hugh May

Hugh May

Aug 24, 2009

MAY: The death of Hugh Melvin May, of Brandon, beloved husband of the late Donna Arlene and cherished father of Lisa, Stacy, Tony, Doug and Erin occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, August 24, 2009. The Ceremony to Celebrate Hugh's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North on Friday, August 28, 2009...

Marion Potter

Marion Potter

Aug 17, 2009

POTTER: The death of Marion Grace Potter, beloved wife of the late Howard Potter occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Monday, August 17, 2009. A private family Ceremony to Celebrate Marion's life will be held at Memories Chapel. Interment will follow at the Old Deloraine Cemetery, Deloraine, Manitoba. Complete obituary to follow. Donations in memory of Marion may...

Walter Demanski

Walter Demanski

Aug 14, 2009

DEMANSKI: Walter James Demanski passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, August 14, 2009. Walter was born on January 3, 1920 at Woodnorth, Manitoba. He was the eldest child of Henry and Minnie Demanski. He joined the Army and served until he was discharged for health reasons. In 1944, he met and married Sheila McCurdy, the only...

Willson Finlay

Willson Finlay

Aug 12, 2009

FINLAY: Willson Keith of Rapid City, Manitoba peacefully went to sleep surrounded by his family on August 12, 2009. Keith was born on October 3, 1935 to Gordon and Evelyn Finlay. He was the eldest of four boys and was a big help to Grandpa on the family farm. In 1953, he attended the Ag School in Brandon and met...

Molly Smith

Molly Smith

Aug 12, 2009

SMITH: The death of Molly May Smith, age 96 years, loving mother of Peggy Williams, occurred at her residence Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Reverend Shannon McCarthy will officiate. Interment will take place...

Marlene Longman

Marlene Longman

Aug 11, 2009

LONGMAN: Marlene Bernice Longman, beloved wife, and mother passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Marlene was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan on February 6, 1945 to Fred and Janet "Jennie" Martens. She was raised on the farm and educated in Fairlight, Saskatchewan. On August 27, 1963, Marlene married Orm Longman residing in Maryfield, Saskatchewan....

Conrad Knott

Conrad Knott

Aug 10, 2009

KNOTT: Conrad Knott of Brandon passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, August 10, 2009 at the age of 81 with his wife Emily at his side. Conrad was born in Grand Marais, Manitoba on July 25th, 1928 to Wilfred and Christina Knott. He met his wife Emily Widomski in Powerview, Manitoba where he was working at the Paper...

George Stewart

George Stewart

Aug 10, 2009

STEWART: On August 10, 2009, George James Stewart, aged 62, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. George was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but lived for 30 years in Thompson working as an Engineer for INCO before retiring to Brandon in 1998. In his spare time he enjoyed both bridge and chess, and was an avid hunter. George is...

David Dunn

David Dunn

Jul 29, 2009

DUNN: David (Dave) lost his battle with cancer on July 29, 2009. He was born in South River, Ontario on January 4, 1937. Dave joined the Canadian Forces in 1953 and proudly served for 29 years. In 1983 he was employed at Base Supply in Shilo until his retirement in 1998. Dave fully enjoyed spending time at the cabin at...

Agnes Brown

Agnes Brown

Jul 27, 2009

BROWN: Agnes Adamson passed away at her residence Hillcrest Place on Monday, July 27, 2009. A private family service will be held at Memories Chapel. Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood will officiate. Interment will follow at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Complete obituary information to follow. Donations in memory of Agnes may be made to the Hillcrest Recreation Department at Hillcrest Place Personal...

Ralph Smith

Ralph Smith

Jul 26, 2009

SMITH: Ralph William "Smitty" born August 8, 1922 passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009 with his wife Eva at his side. A private family graveside ceremony will be held at Summerberry Cemetery, Summerberry, Saskatchewan at a later date. Complete obituary information to follow. Donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 3-824...

Winifred Grayston

Winifred Grayston

Jul 25, 2009

GRAYSTON: Winifred L. Grayston of Brandon passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Center on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Funeral arrangements pending. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. GRAYSTON: The death of Winifred Lockhart Grayston of Brandon, formerly of Newdale occurred Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Brandon Regional...

Martha Bender

Martha Bender

Jul 23, 2009

BENDER: Martha Bender of Brandon, Manitoba passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the Brandon Regional Hospital in her 95th year. Martha was born on June 27, 1914, the eighth child of twelve, to Gustav and Carolina (Hack) Heinemann on the family farm in the Qu'Appelle Valley south of Neudorf, Saskatchewan. She attended Ducks Point...

Frank Mckay

Frank Mckay

Jul 18, 2009

McKAY: The death of Frank John McKay of Brandon occurred at his residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Frank was born in Brandon on September 24, 1923, son of John and Sophie McKay. He was employed with the Canadian Pacific Railway as a conductor for his working years. He is survived by: his two sons,...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Jul 18, 2009

SMITH: Robert Walter Smith passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Robert was born on March 7, 1930 in Shoal Lake, Manitoba. He was educated at Green Bluff School. Robert grew up on a farm and farmed until moving to Brandon in 1974. He had four children: William, Evelyn, Brenda and Cecil. Robert went...

Heather Lanz

Heather Lanz

Jul 12, 2009

LANZ: Heather Dawn (nee Bergwall). Suddenly on Sunday, July 12, 2009, Heather, beloved daughter of Velda Bergwall, and sister to Brett, passed away in Vancouver, BC. Graveside service for family and friends will be held at Rosewood Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:00 am. Complete obituary to follow. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations may be made to...

Heinrich Reimer

Heinrich Reimer

Jul 12, 2009

REIMER: Henry Reimer died peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, July 12, 2009. Henry was born at Schoenwiese Village, Manitoba on August 1, 1928. He was baptized upon the confession of his faith when he was a young man. Henry met Lena Epp and together they began their married life on September 7, 1957. Henry worked in...

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