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WARBURTON: Murray Alfred Warburton of Brandon passed away peacefully at his residence with family at his side on Friday, January 18, 2008 at the age of 70 years. Murray was born on September 12, 1937 in the R.M. of Lansdowne in the town of Helston, MB. He was born to farm life and worked for farmers and briefly with the C.N. Rail. His main profession was operating heavy-duty equipment. Murray attended school in the Berton School District at Helston, MB. He belonged to the Handi-cap organization in Helston and he very much enjoyed wildlife and mudbogging. Murray is survived by one sister Elsie Simpson, three brothers, Ted (Lillian), Flynn (Louise) and Ken, grandchildren
, nieces and nephews, two step-sons Randy (Sandra) and Jerry, and special friend, Irene. Murray was predeceased by his father Alfred, mother Edna and wife, Beryl. The Funeral Service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. with Darlene McClay officiating. Everyone in attendance will be considered Honorary Pallbearers. Interment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Edmonton, AB on Friday, January 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Murray may be made to the B.R.H.C. Foundation, "Palliative Care Unit" 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3.
WINMILL: June "Betty" Winmill, beloved wife of the late Clarence "Red", passed away at her residence, Fairview Personal Care Home, on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the age of 77 years. Betty was born on June 7, 1930 at Oak Lake, Manitoba. She grew up in Oak Lake and received her education at Oakwood School. She married Red Winmill in 1948 and they lived in various locations throughout Canada and England with the Royal Canadian Air Force. During her lifetime, Betty was, for many years, on the Oak Lake Town Council as well as a Postmistress in Oak Lake. She is survived by her daughter Gwen, sons Greg and Wade, brothers Bob and Neil and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty was predeceased by her husband Red, father John, mother Faith, brother Harold and sister, Gwen. The Funeral service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Thursday, December 27, 2007 with Rev. Harvey Hurren of Oak Lake United Church officiating. Interment followed at the Oak Lake Cemetery. Pallbearers were Scot Clark, Shaun Cameron, Peter McGorman and James Winmill. If friends wish, donations, in memory of Betty, may be made to the Fairview Home Foundation, 1351 – 13th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4S6.
WALKER (Grant), Irene Ellen: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister on December 1, 2007 at Dinsdale Personal Care Home. Irene was born December 6, 1919 in the R.M. of Woodnorth, Manitoba to Abigail & Isaac Grant. She was one of ten siblings. Irene was raised and went to school in Kelwood, Manitoba. Then she married Valentine William Walker of Plumas, Manitoba. Irene enjoyed many get togethers with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and many other relatives. She loved sitting around her kitchen table enjoying a cup of tea, diet Pepsi and ice cream from Velvet Dip. She enjoyed car rides in the country. Irene is survived by her daughters: Connie (Dan) Bieber and Betty (Lorne) Wood; son, Bill (Dorothy); daughter-in-law, Cheryl; sisters, Ann, Jean, Elsie; brothers: Walter and George; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Valentine Walker, parents, Abigail & Isaac Grant, sons, Jack, Edwin, three infants (Norma, Valerie and Calvin), brothers, Bill and Bert and sisters, Audrey and Hazel. Funeral service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Major Winnie Perrin of The Salvation Army officiating. Interment took place in the Brandon Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Barry Lee, Eric Walker, Jim Sawatzky, Kyle Lee and Aaron Walker. In memory of Irene, donations may be made to Dinsdale Personal Care Home, 510 – 6th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 3N9.
WELSH: It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of our beloved Nan, Evelyn Welsh. Nan died peacefully at Fairview Home on Saturday, May 16, 2009 in the early evening. She lived her life with great joy and will be sorely missed by her many wonderful friends and her family... her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Kathy Welsh of Virden, her daughter Sally Bender and her much loved grandchildren, Erin (Victoria, BC) and Bret and Carmen (Halifax, NS). Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in June when Bret and Carmen return from Halifax. An announcement will be made prior to that service. Flowers are gratefully declined. Please make memorial donations to Trinity United Church, 1515-6th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6B3.
WILLIAMS: Suddenly on January 30th, 2009, David Val Williams passed away from heart failure. Born June 24th, 1944, he was predeceased by his loving wife and childhood friend, Georgette Williams, her father George McKeen, his mother Ann and father Percy, his aunt Betty and uncle Bill Kennington, who raised him, and reside with God. He is survived by his two sons, Joey (Sue), and Dean (Rachel), who loved and respected him very much. He is also survived by his sister Sandie (Grant), brothers, Ron (Marion), Bill (Jessie), Don (Barb), Bob (Maureen) Kennington, Barb (Bob) Thiesen, mother-in-law, Margarette McKeen, in-laws Vivian (Ralph), Norma (Klaus), Margaret (Frank), and brother-in-law Bill McKeen, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends, Jack and Peggy Stock, Lorraine Lefebvre, the Joss's, and many others he cared for deeply. Dad was always the first to smile or to have a joke ready to lift your spirits. A kind and gentle soul who truly cared about those around him. Dave and Georgette were married in 1964 on April 25th in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He entered the Royal Canadian Navy that same year and was posted to Victoria, with his new bride, to start a new family. 1964 saw them posted to Inuvik, NWT, where they adopted their son Joseph, and they were very proud parents. In 1968 with Joey in tow, they moved back to Victoria and Dave pursued his career in the Navy. They stayed the course until 1970 when they moved back home to Winnipeg. Two short years later, 1972 saw the birth of their second child, Dean. Staying fast to his career path we were all posted to Borden in 1976 where we lived for three years. Then posted again to Victoria in 1979. The family would move one last time to Shilo in 1981. Dave guided and provided for his family with love and laughter, and his death has affected all whose lives he touched. Dave worked with, and made friends with, a great deal of people over his life. A decent, caring man who served his country and who's passing was far too soon and sudden.
God's speed Sailor.
We miss you.
Services will be held Saturday, April 25th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Barbara's Church, Shilo, Manitoba with Rev. Dave Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Unit 3-824-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5B7.
WIGHTMAN: Mrs. Reta Wightman of Fairview Home, Brandon, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the age of 89 years. A graveside service will be held at the Brandon Cemetery
on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Shannon McCarthy of Central United Church officiating. Complete obituary information to follow.
WATTS: Alberta Bernice (Bunny) of Brandon, passed away at home on Friday, January 30, 2009 at the age of 65 years. Bernice was born in The Pas, MB on November 7, 1943. After completing school she worked at R.H. Williams Dental Lab until she moved to Thompson in 1962 and married Derland Watts. Her three children were born there and the family moved to Brandon in 1966. She worked at Sunset Haven Nursing Home and then Kmart until her retirement. She enjoyed curling, cribbage, floor shuffleboard and loved cooking and her garden. Bernice was predeceased by her husband Derland, her parents Earl and Alberta Wilson; brother Earl; sisters Verna and Shirley. She leaves to mourn her passing son Danny (Toni), daughters Rhonda and Gidget (Todd), eleven wonderful grandchildren, two great grandchildren and her brother Alvin Wilson (Cheryl) of The Pas. She is also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In keeping with Bernice’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. To celebrate Bernice’s life, family and friends are invited to a Come and Go Tea at the George Brockie Fellowship Centre, 332 – 8th Street, Brandon on Friday, February 6, 2009 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Unit 3, 824 – 18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7.
WALTON: W. Stuart peacefully passed away at Fairview Home in Brandon, MB on December 12, 2008 with his family at his side after completing his journey through a very long and full life. Stuart was born on the family farm at Oak Lake, MB on January 9, 1911. He was the last surviving member of the Herb and Martha Walton family. Stuart was pre-deceased by his parents, his sisters, Verna Moreland, Gladys Stevenson, Evelyn Gompf, and his brothers, Mervin, Allan and Eldon. Stuart married Dorothy Freeman of Winnipeg in 1953 and together they farmed the Walton homestead. Their only daughter, Peggy Lynn, was born in 1957. Stuart served his community as a board member for the St. David’s Church, Johnston Cemetery
and Hagyard School. In the early years, he was often found with his fiddle in hand. He was a man of many hobbies and had a knack of being able to fix almost anything. The hobby that brought him the most pleasure was his Golden Retrievers and Prairie Dawn Kennel. In the early 1960’s he imported from England the first light coloured Golden’s to Western Canada. Stuart and Dorothy successfully showed their dogs all through the Western provinces. His retirement project was to build a bungalow in Oak Lake which was their residence until the fall of 2000 when they moved to Brandon. The balcony off their suite then became his workshop where he spent many hours making his wooden projects. Stuart always felt very grateful that he was able to see his beloved granddaughters grow up and begin their adult lives. Failing health forced his move to Fairview Home in Sept 2006. Stuart leaves to lovingly cherish his memory his wife Dorothy, daughter Peggy (Brian Jamieson), granddaughters Ashley (Jason McKerchar) and Jody (Jon Naturkach), their father Gordon Percival and many nieces and nephews. Stuart has left his family a legacy with his remarkable memory of endless stories of days gone by, many collections, and woodworking pieces. A memorial service was held at Oak Lake United Church on December 16, 2008 with Rev. Craig Miller officiating. The eulogy was given by Stuart’s granddaughter, Jody. Interment followed at Johnston Cemetery. The family would like to thank the 4th floor and support staff at Fairview for their excellent care and friendship. For those so desiring, donations may be made to the Oak Lake and Area Foundation, Box 133, Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0.
