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CAMPBELL: Shirley Ethel Campbell (née Ailsby), late of Brandon, passed away suddenly at the age of 89 years. Born in Wawanesa and raised on the family farm in Treesbank, she attended high school in Glenboro. Shirley married John Campbell of Nesbitt, Manitoba in 1947. In their early married years they were active in horse jumping. Before becoming a mom, Shirley worked for the Manitoba Telephone System in Wawanesa. She thoroughly enjoyed activities with the Unit V women’s group at Knox United Church in Brandon. Shirley loved her yard and her garden. She had many pets over the years, including a Scotty dog named Tony, and generally cared for all creatures of the animal kingdom. Shirley was predeceased by parents Charles Nevel and Ethel Josephine Ailsby, husband John and her grandson
, Chad Charles Campbell of Regina, SK. Shirley passed away together with her youngest son, Harley Campbell. She is survived by her son Colin (Janis) of Regina Beach, SK, grandson, Ryan Campbell, of Regina, SK and Ryan’s mom Mona Campbell of Winnipeg. A joint Service of Remembrance with her son Harley will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. David Cathcart officiating. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Wawanesa Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations, in Shirley’s memory, to the Canadian Diabetes. Association, 727B – 10th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4G7 or a charity of their choice.
CAMPBELL: John "Harley" Campbell, late of Brandon, passed away suddenly at the age of 52 years. Born in Wawanesa and raised there and in Brandon, Harley graduated from Vincent Massey High School and later from Brandon University as a teacher. He went on to study athletic therapy and sports injury management at Sheridan College in Oakville, ON. Harley’s life passion was the game of hockey; he was a trainer and athletic therapist with the Brandon Wheat Kings on two different occasions. He was a goalie and later a goaltending coach with the Brandon University Bobcats. He played pro hockey and coached goaltenders with the Canberra Knights of the Australian Ice Hockey Federation. Harley taught in and later started his own goaltending school, touring across Western Canada and the North Western United States. He was also a therapist and goaltending coach with several Junior A hockey clubs including the Yorkton Terriers of the SJHL and Neepawa Natives of the MJHL. Harley was a kind, caring man who did so much for so many young people; anyone who wanted to work on their goaltending or weight training could count on his help.
He was predeceased by his father John of Brandon, and his nephew Chad Campbell of Regina, SK. Harley passed away together with his mother, Shirley Campbell. He is survived by his brother Colin (Janis) of Regina Beach, SK, nephew, Ryan Campbell, of Regina, SK and Ryan’s mom Mona Campbell of Winnipeg. A joint Service of Remembrance with his mother Shirley will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. David Cathcart officiating. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Wawanesa Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations, in Harley’s memory, to KidSport Canada - Manitoba, 200 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4M2 (please make cheque payable to KidSport Canada-Manitoba) or a charity of their choice.
COOK: Freda Glenda Cook of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon on Monday, March 16, 2009 at the age of 74 years. Freda was born to Isabel Paul and Archie Essie on December 19, 1934. She was born and raised in Sioux Valley along with her brothers and sisters. Freda is survived by her sister Victoria and brother Karl. She was predeceased by her beloved brothers and sisters, Herman, Jerome, Cecilia and Mary (Flossie). While working at a diner, she met her husband, David Cook, who has predeceased her. Freda had 11 beautiful children – she was predeceased by her son Kenny, and is survived by Melvin, Edith (Ken), Dave, Jim (Remona), Linda, Lorrie (Donald), Debbie, Thomas (Kitty), Anthony (Kristen), Stephanie (Dean). Stephanie was raised by her grandmother Freda since she was a baby. Freda took her as one of her own. Freda was a very kind, caring woman who lived by the traditional ways, while residing in Oak Lake and Brandon for a while, she eventually moved to her home in Sioux Valley. She enjoyed getting together with some of the ladies from Sioux Valley to play Keno and an occasional game of Bingo. She also liked beading, watching movies and feeding the birds that visited her deck. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and going to pow-wows to watch her boys dance. She enjoyed attending traditional sundances, sweats and ceremonies. We have shared many good times with our sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will forever be remembered and loved by the many people whose hearts she has touched. Big thanks to Eugene Ross and Rose Essie – you have been a big help – thank you for your love and support, the family appreciates you both. Thanks to Rachelle Wilk and the nurses on A-3 at the Assiniboine Centre and the Dakota Oyate Lodge. Traditional services and funeral to follow at the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Band Hall on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 2W8 or to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
CHAPMAN: George Walter, beloved husband of the late Isabelle Chapman, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2009. George was born on the farm in Daly Municipality on June 20, 1913 and we truly believe that those strong roots contributed immensely to his long life. Realizing that there were other opportunities than the farm, he ended up in the R.C.A.F. Twice he was summoned to go overseas – Europe and Japan – however, his superiors chose to keep him on Canadian soil. Following the war, he, Isabelle and the young family decided to make their home in Brandon. George chose to become an entrepreneur, running a TV/Radio repair shop and sporting goods store. He enjoyed nothing more than fishing, be it at Clear Lake or Lake William. George is lovingly remembered by his children, Sherrill (Phil), Judy (Peter) and Donald, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brother Albert and his family, and brother Raymond. A private family graveside service will be held at Rosewood Memorial Gardens at a later date.
COURT: Patricia Ann Court passed away suddenly on February 13, 2009. Pat was born in Brandon, MB on September 4, 1934. She was predeceased by her father Frank George Court, mother Alice Mary Court, sister Betty Haggerty and her brother-in-law Clarence Lacquement. Pat was the youngest of three sisters and is survived by her eldest sister Florence Lacquement and her nieces Sandra Lacquement (Les), Patti Stouffer (Ted), Linda Lauzé (Michel) and many great nephews, nieces and cousins. Pat will also be greatly missed by her close friends Roberta Rupert, Judy Robinson and Pam Battersby whom she has lived with for the past 23 years. Pat also had many friends and staff from Brandon Community Options and COR Enterprises that will miss her. Patricia worked for many years at Camroc and then later at COR. In Pat’s retirement, she enjoyed her time she spent at Seniors for Seniors in her stitch and chat group, knitting with her friends there. Pat always looked forward to going out with her friends for lunch and shopping and always found enjoyment in being crafty and spending time with animals. A special thanks goes out to Pat’s primary care provider Carol Burney and to the Brandon RHA Home Care program, the Brandon Clinic and pharmacy, all the hospital staff and all of Pat’s staff at 561-16th Street. The funeral service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. John Dolloff of St. Mary’s Anglican Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brandon Community Options, 136-11th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 4J4 or to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200-17th Street East, Brandon, MB, R7A 7M6.
Cargo (née Pratt), Marianne Lynn: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Marianne. Marianne passed away peacefully at her home in Neepawa on Saturday, January 31st, 2009. She was born on July 15th, 1968. Marianne is survived by her husband Jonathan Cargo, her son Leland, her sister Vanessa Pratt, niece Joelana (Joseph Taylor), nephews Frank Jr. and Colton Tacan. She also leaves behind her extended siblings sisters Carol, Arlene (Eddie), Debbie (Ren), Tracy (Matthew), Connie; brothers Tim (Phoenix), Ernie (Gloria) and Dennis (Cynthia) Blacksmith; her uncles Terry, Ken (Elaine), Kelly (Michelle) Pratt; aunties Barbara (Ron), Judy, Olivia (Randy), Corinne (Neil), Dalyce (Owen) and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Marianne was predeceased by her mother Janice Pratt in 1995; father Clifford Blacksmith in 2006; grandmothers Hilda Pratt and Jennie Blacksmith, grandfathers Daniel Wambdiska and Jim Blacksmith. A memorial service will be held at Brockie-Donovan, 332 – 8th Street, on Wednesday, February 4th, at 7:00 p.m. A traditional ceremony will be held at Sioux Valley Veteran’s Hall on Thursday, February 5th starting at 10:00 a.m. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. and interment will follow at the Pratt Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Cargo, Bradley Pratt, Mark Hall, James Pratt, Donald Whitecloud, Stacey Pratt. Honorary pallbearers are Jackie Branth, Kerri Derbyshire, Lisa Antoine Taylor, R. Gail Taylor, Alex Mazawasicuna, Matthew Henderson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes. Association, 727B – 10th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4G7.
CHORLEY: It is with great sadness that the family of John Elliott "Specs" Chorley announces his sudden passing on December 5, 2008. Elliott was born September 12,1931 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As a youngster he was schooled at Kelvin Collegiate in Winnipeg. He spent summers hauling ice at Grand Beach and delivering papers. His junior hockey career began with the Manitoba Minor Hockey League in 1951. It started with the Glace Bay Miners and spanned over the next 12 years with seasons played in the AHL, WHL and IHL, wrapping up in 1963 with the St. Paul Saints. Elliott acquired the nickname "SPECS" during his hockey career as he could be seen on the ice with his ever-present glasses taped to either side of his head. Following his professional hockey career he went the way of most former hockey players of his era and became a salesman with Kiewel and Molson Breweries. Later, Elliott returned to hockey as a coach of the Brandon Wheat Kings and played "OLD TIMERS" hockey for several years. He was also employed by the Manitoba Liquor Commission, retiring in 1992. Elliott considered himself somewhat of a hobby farmer and maintained a farm south of Brandon with 56 acres of pastureland for his beloved Simmental cattle. "SPECS" was inducted both as a member of the Winnipeg Monarchs into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999 and in 2001 as an individual. In 2003 he was honored with an induction into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame with the Winnipeg Monarchs. His athletic prowess extended into a love for all sports, namely baseball and curling. He was a hobby train enthusiast, acquiring many a "HO" model train and magazine. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Lynda of 33 years; son Jeffrey (Brenda), daughters Kim Hatch (Craig), Kelly McBride (Mike); grand children Christopher Hatch (Erin), Ashley Hatch, Alex and Laura Chorley and great-grandson, Carson Riley Hatch; brothers Bob (Tina), Alan (Marlene), and sisters, Evelyn Gamble and Betty Dante (Dick); Brother in law, Gary Kidd (Carol), and sister in law Gaylene Johnson; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. His parents Stan and Mary Chorley predeceased Elliott. Many thanks go out to the staff of the Brockie Donovan Funeral Home and to the staff and caring volunteers of Central United Church in Brandon. Also to the Brandon Regional Hospital ER staff and EMS services. A very special thanks goes out to Cole Grambo of Killarney, who presided over the service. His daughter Kim and granddaughter Ashley read eulogies. Donation "in memory of Specs Chorley" can be made to the Shamrock Center at P.G. Box 820, Killarney, Manitoba R0K-1G0 or to a charity of your choice.
CLARK: Leonard Charles Clark of Brandon passed away suddenly on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the age of 44 years. Leonard leaves to mourn his passing his mom, Rose; brother Shane (April), Matthew and Brandon; sister Holly (Ron), Reanna and Jordan. The funeral service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood of Central United Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Leonard may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J2.
COWAN: Mary Irene Cowan, formerly of Brandon, beloved wife of the late John Wilbert Cowan, passed away at her residence, Evergreen Place in Boissevain, on October 6, 2008 at the age of 90 years. A private family service will be held at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Boissevain Regional Health Centre, Ladies Auxiliary, Box 899, Boissevain, MB, R0K 0E0 or to a charity of choice.
