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Shellbrook Chronicle
Janet Hnatow
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HNATOW - On Friday, February 1, 2013 Mrs. Janet Barbara Hnatow of Pierceland, Saskatchewan tragically passed away near Radway, Alberta at the age of 50 years. Janet is lovingly survived by her husband: Craig Barclay and their three children: Douglas, Graeme, Kathryn (Katie); brother & sister: Walter (Judy) Hnatow, Carol (Fred) Eberharter and their children: Sandra, Pamela, Mark; three brothers-in-law: Grant (Faye) Barclay and their children: Todd & Wayne Morrison & their families; Brian (Rae Ann) Barclay & their children: Brianna, Madalin. Janet was predeceased by her parents: William & Ruby Hnatow; brother: Harvey Hnatow; Craig’s parents: Walter & Bernice Barclay. Service of Remembrance, Friday, February 8, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Pierceland Community Hall, Pierceland, Saskatchewan with Rick & Judy Frey and Reverend Paul Walfall officiating. Honorary urnbearers: all Janet’s friends over the years. Cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date in the Pierceland Community Cemetery. Memorial tributes in memory of Janet may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3 or charity of one’s choice. Your condolences may be sent through our website at www.mementofuneralchapel.com. Arrangements were in care of Memento Funeral Chapel, Cold Lake, and Bonnyville. The Thaceray Family ~ A Tradition of Trust since 1975.
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OBITUARIES ~ Claude Robin ROBIN - Mr. Claude 1959 - 2013 With heavy hearts the family of Claude Emile Robin, late of Leask, announce his sudden passing on February 2,2013 at the age of 53 years. Claude was born on May 14, 1959 to Hubert and Muriel Robin.Claude and his brother Luc were taught the importance of a strong work ethic and most importantly the Christian faith. Claude spent his childhood and nearly all of his adulthood living in Leask. He grew up on a farm on the edge of town. Claude married Valerie Brown in 1979. The love they shared for each other was very obvious. They did everything together and that is how they both liked it. In 1982 Jennifer arrived and two years later came a second daughter, Jaime. Claude took great pride in taking care of his family, he loved his girls. Claude’s legacy not only includes his love of family but also his love of work. He went into business at the young age of 18. His 35 years of entrepreneurship and building homes was unmatched. He was always up for a challenge and never shied away from an opportunity. He saw possibilities and went for it. Claude had high expectations of his employees but also saw the very best in people. His expectations of himself were always the highest. His customers, employees, friends and family definitely respected him for his great work ethic, integrity, honesty and his enormous heart. Claude enjoyed spending time with his family. His grandchildren adored him. Everybody who knew Claude has stories to tell of his pranks, his love for a good time, his huge heart, and his dedication to his work. Claude will be lovingly survived by his wife Valerie of Leask, SK; his daughters Jennifer (Grant) Thiel and their children, Breck, Dalen, and Elayna; Jaime (Mike) Partyka and their child Trey and expecting second child; his parents, Hubert and Muriel Robin of Leask, SK; his parents in-law, Carrol and Grace Brown; his brother, Luc (Beverly) Robin and children Melissa, Ryan, Matthew and Rachelle; his siblings in-law, Beverly (Donny) Nikolaisen and children, Bailey, and Shaye; Mervin (Leslie) Brown and children, Shelby and Colby; Juliane (Dion) Lamontagne and children Graham and Dustin. Claude is predeceased by his sister, Louise Robin and his grandparents. The Mass of Christian Burial took place on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Henry’s RC Church in Leask with Father Travis Myrheim as Celebrant. Pallbearers were Ryan and Matthew Robin, Ronny Peake, Keith Mason, Rob Pankhurst and Dion Lamontagne. Claude’s present employees served as an honor guard. Interment took place in the Leask Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Claude to the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Project. Emailed condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Beau “Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
February 15, 2013
Olive Potts POTTS, Olive Lorena, (nee Creary) It is with sadness that the family announce Olive’s passing on January 19, 2013, at the age of 92, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. Olive was born in Carievale, SK. May 15, 1920. In 1925 she moved, with her parents and brothers, Garnet and Clinton, to a farm four miles east of Blaine Lake. (Shortage of land and drought made farming difficult on the prairie) The family farmed at Blaine Lake until all attempts at expanding the farm failed. In 1936 they bought land north of Shell Lake. As her Mother had a very weak heart, many extra domestic duties fell to Olive. She also found time to help her Dad with haying. Life was not all work. She and her Dad played for dances at nearby Camp Lake School, he on the violin and Olive on the guitar or organ. One New Year’s Eve they drove a team and caboose all the way to Paddling Lake Hall to play for the dance! In 1946 she married Walter Potts at the Creary Family Farm. They moved to his farm a few miles east where they raised four children: Clara, Donald, Barry and Gregory. Like all farm wives Olive worked hard; raising chickens, milking cows, tending a huge garden and picking berries to supplement the family’s winter diet. In the quiet of the evening she could be heard humming softly as her knitting needles clicked away; making mittens, socks, and scarves for family, friends and the Church Fall Auction. She took time to visit her neighbours, walking while pushing the wee one in a carriage. In her mid-fifties she had the opportunity to get her Driver’s License. No longer did she have to depend on others for her outings! Much to a granddaughter’s surprise Grandma was fully prepared to change a flat tire, but was helped by a passing stranger. Olive and Walter retired to Shell Lake in 1981. Here she had plenty of time to visit, sing in the choir, and help out at the United Church. In 1996 Olive fell ill. She spent the last 15 years in Whispering Pine Place in Canwood. She will be dearly missed by her children; Clara Brown, Donald (Linda), Barry (Kathryn),Greg (Sandra), 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her parents Gordon and Nellie Creary, her brothers Garnet and Clinton, sister-in-law Hazel Creary, her husband Walter, son-in-law Clifton Brown, grandson Armand Brown and great grandson Michael Williamson. Memorial Donations in Olive’s memory may be made to the Shell Lake Cemetery Fund. A Celebration of Life was held January 26, 2013 at the Shell Lake Lion’s Hall. Email condolences to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Delores Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
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