John Joseph Byrnes

John married Mary McEachern on 27 Sep 1864 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born on 12 Feb 1841 in Lochaber Township, Québec, Canada; died on 22 Sep 1910 in Rural Municipality of Whitewater, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Rural Municipality of Grassland, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Jane Hall on 30 Dec 1913 in Rural Municipality of Whitewater, Manitoba, Canada. Mary was born on 3 Jun 1850 in Buckingham, Québec, Canada; died on 30 Jul 1916 in Fairfax, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Belmont, Rural Municipality of Prairie Lakes, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Cumberland Township, Ontario

Georgina married John Spratt on 28 Dec 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. John was born on 16 Mar 1861 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; died in 1962; was buried in Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Rural Municipality of Grassland, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Pneumonia 11 days

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Birth:
Cumberland, Ontario

John married Alice Martin on 9 Jul 1903 in Aylmer, Ontario, Canada. Alice was born on 30 Sep 1877 in Orwell, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Nov 1915 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Tillsonburg Cemetery, Tillsonburg, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Agnes Vance on 11 Jun 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Agnes was born on 5 Apr 1888 in Hepworth, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maria married James Blair King on 17 Dec 1907 in Rural Municipality of Whitewater, Manitoba, Canada. James was born on 3 Mar 1875 in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom; died in 1966; was buried in Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Rural Municipality of Grassland, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Cumberland, Ontario

Henry married Sarah Elizabeth McNichol on 2 Jul 1908 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Sarah was born on 2 Jul 1887 in Heathcote, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 May 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Cumberland, Ontario

Catherine married George Dean on 18 Feb 1903 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. George was born on 26 Sep 1878 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Jul 1967 in Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Cumberland, Ontario

Died:
Cumberland, Ontario

Congestion of the lungs - 2 weeks

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Birth:
Cumberland, Ontario

Died:
Cumberland, Ontario

Pneumonia - 29 days

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Died:
WWI - Battle of Cambrai
Killed in Action

Ruby married Arthur Acton Finley on 3 Jun 1925 in Rural Municipality of Whitewater, Manitoba, Canada. Arthur was born on 12 Sep 1874 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Mar 1929 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Walter Ernest Frink on 9 Aug 1930 in Greater Napanee, Ontario, Canada. Walter was born on 2 Jun 1887 in Greater Napanee, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Aug 1963 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Clarence Percival Honeyman on 2 Feb 1921 in Rural Municipality of Whitewater, Manitoba, Canada. Clarence was born on 25 Aug 1894 in Elgin, Manitoba, Canada; died on 17 Jun 1973; was buried in Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Rural Municipality of Grassland, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nettie married Hugh James Nairne on 8 Nov 1924 in Rural Municipality of Whitewater, Manitoba, Canada. Hugh was born on 29 Aug 1894 in Manitou, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Marjory Kathleen St. John on 3 Nov 1926 in Municipality of Deloraine–Winchester, Manitoba, Canada. Marjory was born on 15 Jan 1899 in Brock Township, Ontario, Canada; died in 1980; was buried in Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Rural Municipality of Grassland, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathleen married Robert Edgar McKee on 14 Oct 1925 in Rural Municipality of Whitewater, Manitoba, Canada. Robert was born on 28 Feb 1898 in Minto, Manitoba, Canada; died in 1985 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MELVYN SPRATT Melvyn Spratt died December 21, 2001 after a weeks stay at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He had celebrated his 95th birthday November 25, 2001. Mel was born at Elgin, MB in 1906. He farmed with his father and took an active part in community affairs playing baseball and hockey. He enjoyed grooming and driving his horses. Mel met his wife Eleanor Sloan when she moved from Winnipeg to Elgin to teach school. She and Mel were married and raised a son and three daughters. When the children finished their education, they moved to Brandon. Mel worked at Lee Implements, Brandon Hardware and Box Brothers Hardware on 10th Street. He made many friends during these years at work. He appreciated the gifts that Mother Nature provided - growing a garden, caring for his flowers and fruit trees and feeding the wild birds. Mel always had a dog. He made sure the dogs were trained and obedient. He will be remembered for the love he had for Bear - his last little dog, whose ashes were buried with him. Mel was very proud of his family and kept in touch with each one of them. They, in turn, loved Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. He had many nieces and nephews. There was always a car in his driveway. Mel lived life to the fullest and, as he aged, he accepted the limitations of his activities. He was a wonderful father, neighbour and friend who will be very much missed. Mel is survived by his children, Bud (Marj) of Portage, Donna (Wilbie) of Inglis, Ruby (Jack) of Ottawa and Joan (Pat) of Edmonton and their children. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor; his brothers, George who was killed in the Second World War, and Willard; and his sisters, Pearl, Ruby, Kathleen and Nettie. Funeral service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Wednesday, January 2, 2002 with Rev. John van Vliet officiating. Interment followed in Elgin Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Randy Munro, Greg and Jody McNiell, Cal Spratt, great-grandson Ryan Spratt and granddaughter Tammie Millar. Donations, if desired, in memory of Mel, may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements were in care of Brockie Donovan, Brandon.

Melvyn married Eleanor Kathleen Sloan on 16 Jan 1929 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Eleanor was born on 17 Oct 1894 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; died in Jul 1986; was buried in Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Rural Municipality of Grassland, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FLECK, Norma Marie (Byrnes)
Passed away peacefully, at her home, on Friday, July 24th, 1998, in her 93rd year. Loving wife of Robert Douglas Fleck (d.1992). Mother of James Douglas, Paul Duncan (d.1992), Robert Iain and John Alexander, mother-in-law to Margaret, Polly, Shelagh and Letty. Grandmother of Robert James, Ellen, David, Christopher, Christopher, Conor, Paula and Beatrice; great-grandmother of Jamie, Erin, Seymore, Quinn, Devon and Natalie. Born in Gore Bay, Manitoulin Island on May 16, 1906. Norma is survived by one brother, Grant Byrnes. A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the Annunciation, Florence and Pewter Streets, North York at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 31, 1998, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers,donations would be welcomed at The North York Hospital Foundation,4001 Leslie Street, North York, Ontario, M2K 1E1, or to any charity of your choice. We have a great store of happy memories wise, caring, gentle love to comfort us
--Published by The Globe and Mail on Jul. 28, 1998.

Norma married Robert Douglas Fleck on 19 Apr 1930 in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada. Robert was born on 23 Jan 1906 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Jan 1992 in Collier County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Kenneth Zimmerman. William was born on 23 Sep 1906 in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada; died in 1963 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Oshawa Union Cemetery, Oshawa, Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grant Byrnes, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, died Thursday, December 2, 2010. Born in Barrie, Ontario, Grant was the son of the Reverend John D. and Agnes Byrnes. At the age of 17, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served as a pilot in Europe, with a rank of Captain, during WW II. While in London, he met Kathleen (Judy) Cotterill and they were married in Yorkshire in 1946.. Following the war, Grant and Judy settled in Canada and he attended the University of Toronto. He graduated with honors in chemical engineering. Upon graduation, they moved to Niagara Falls, Ontario where Grant joined the Carborundum Company. He worked for the firm in several locations in the US and abroad for over 25 years. He retired as an Executive Vice President in 1982. After retiring, Grant was invited to join the International Executive Services Corps, a government program that provides voluntary business expertise to developing countries. Grant and Judy made several multi-month trips abroad to India, Russia and Romania.. Grant moved his family to Niagara Falls, NY in 1962 and settled into the community. He was an avid sailor, keeping his boat, the Fenay Brig, in Youngstown. Grant also loved to hunt, fish and watch the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills play.. In service to the local community, Grant regularly delivered meals for the Niagara County Meals for the Elderly until just a few years ago. He also served on the Board of the Oakwood Cemetery, helping with the restoration and preservation of this historical site.. Grant is survived by Judy, his wife of 64 years; his children, Michael and Elizabeth Byrnes; granddaughters, Sara and Emily Africk; and many life long friends and family.. Graveside services will be held Saturday morning at 10 AM at Oakwood Cemetery, 763 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, NY. Friends and family are invited to visit at the house from 1-4 PM later that day. Memorial donations can be made to the Oakwood Cemetery Restoration Fund or Mount St Mary's Hospital. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY.

Grant married Kathleen Judy Cotterill in 1946 in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Kathleen was born on 27 Jan 1924 in Lepton, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 24 Aug 2019 in Niagara Falls New York, USA; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: E. Joyce Thomson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BYRNES - Donald Merle, August 17, 1911 - September 12, 2000, passed away at Jubilee Lodge, Eston, SK. Memorial service will be held Friday, September 12, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, Eston, Rev. Helen Mooney officiating. Don was born at Richlea, SK to Alex and Sarah Byrnes. On October 15, 1935 he married Margaret Ellis who predeceased him on May 8, 1998. Survived by son son, Merle (Norlaine); one daughter, Beverley Gesy (Cam); six grandchildren, Natalie Byrnes (Sylvain Arsenault), Pennalee Byrnes (Efrem Haile), Joanna Byrnes (Wayne Minchin), Margo Lucarelli (Gino), Camara Byrnes (Nick Monday), Colin Gesy; two great-grandchildren, Simon Arsenault-Byrnes, Alessia Lucarelli; a brother, Keith (Evie); and sister, Maybeth. Don was born on the family farm at Richlea. He farmed for many years and was active in many community organizations. He was keenly interested in sports, both as a participant and coach. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame. He will be fondly remembered for his sportsmanship and extensive memory of all his friends and acquaintances. Memorial donations may be made to Eston Jubilee Lodge or Eston Recreation Complex. Arrangements were entrusted to the Eston-Snipe Lake Funeral Chapel.
--Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, September 22, 2000, Page 41

Donald married Margaret Wilbertha Ellis on 15 Oct 1935 in Dunblane, Saskatchewan, Canada. Margaret was born on 16 Feb 1913 in Forget, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 8 May 1998; was buried in Eston Cemetery, Eston, Rural Municipality of Snipe Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorne married Vilda Gertrude Louise Stewart on 11 Oct 1938. Vilda was born on 29 Dec 1912 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 29 Mar 2012 in Eston, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BYRNES -Mark Keith Byrnes (1918-2008) died of Heart Failure on October 20 at Kindersley Hospital. Keith was born in Eston and grew up with brothers Don, Lorne, and sister, Maybeth on a homestead at Richlea. He was the youngest son of Alex and Sadie (McNichol) Byrnes. He attended University of Saskatchewan in Agricultural Engineering following high school. Because of the loss of crop in 1937, he went to Sudbury with brother Lorne who was working in the nickel mines. He returned to complete his degree and following graduation was employed as an engineer in Brantford (1942-45) making parts for Lancaster Bombers. When the war effort came to a close, the Cockshut Farm Equipment Plant started making self-propelled combines. In 1960, he moved to Mississauga as Chief Project Engineer for Massey Ferguson continuing until retirement in 1978. Keith met Margaret Allen on the badminton court and they were married in the fall of 1945. Son, Allen, was born in 1950. Margaret sustained an acquired spinal infection, which left her paralyzed from just below her arms. Keith built wheel chair adaptable vehicles and a modified home allowing Margaret to live a full happy productive life. They were both active members of the Dixie Curling Club. Margaret died in 1999 and Keith moved to Saskatchewan. Keith married Evelyn Hintze (nee Olafson) and they lived in Saskatoon and then Eston. Keith and Evie traveled and visited many friends until Evie's health prevented her from living independently. She currently resides in the Eston Health Center. Keith maintained an active life participating in community and social events. He participated in planning for the reuse of the former Eston Hospital and he continued to curl. He maintained his interest in his family's activities and continued to visit Ontario for Massey reunions on an annual basis. He is survived by wife Evelyn; son, Allen (Jude); stepdaughter, Loreen Howarth; numerous nieces and nephews: Merle (Norlane), Beverley (Cam) Gesy, Glenn (Pat), Jim, Joan (Al) Hiebert and their respective families. Keith is genuinely respected and will be dearly missed by his family. Keith valued the solid support and friendship of many people in the various communities in which he lived. Keith will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his enduring positive attitude, and his patience. Local memorial gathering will be held in the spring of 2009. Private service and internment to be held in Mississauga. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

Mark married Margaret Elizabeth Allen in 1945 in Brantford, Ontario. Canada. Margaret was born in 1919; died on 22 Apr 1999; was buried in St John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium, Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Evelyn Olafson. Evelyn was born on 28 Nov 1919; died on 4 Dec 2012 in Eston, Saskatchewan, Canada; was cremated in Eston Cemetery, Eston, Rural Municipality of Snipe Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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RICE-Mildred Dean Rice, passed away on Sunday, May 28. She was born in Winnipeg, Canada in 1912, and moved with her parents to Los Angeles when she was eight. She was converted to Christianity at age 13 through the ministry of Sister Aimee Semple MacPherson at the Angeles Temple. Two years later she began attending the Church of the Open Door, on Hope Street in downtown Los Angeles, where she remained a member for the rest of her life. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1930 and soon after became secretary to Mrs. Charles Cowman, President of The Oriental Missionary Society and author of the bestselling devotional book, 'Streams in the Desert'. Mildred married Rolland Rice, in 1934, after graduating from Asbury College in Kentucky, and the couple went to China in 1936 to be missionaries with the Oriental Missionary Society. Mildred learned Chinese, and her first child, Kathleen, was born in Peking in 1938. In 1941, after the Japanese invaded China, the Rices returned to America. Her husband pastored a Methodist church in Indiana, and Mildred's second child, Dickie Dean, was born and died at age 1. The Rice's third child, Edward, was born in 1944. The Rices returned to Peking after the war in 1946 and fled the Communist invasion in 1949, moving first to Canton, then Japan. Mildred's fourth child, David, was born in 1952 in Tokyo, and the Rices returned to Los Angeles. In 1954 they were sent to Taichung, Taiwan where they ministered until 1970. They returned to the Los Angeles area where Rolland passed away in 1973 and Mildred lived the rest of her life. Mildred returned to Taiwan in 1975 and 1984 to teach for a year each time. She also traveled around the world speaking at churches about her missionary experiences, and led tours to China in 1979, 1981, and 1987. She is survived by three children and six grandchildren. The memorial service will be held this Saturday, June 3, at 10:00 at the Church of the Open Door in Glendora. She will be interred at Forest Lawn, West Covina.
--Published by San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Jun. 1, 2006.

Mildred married Rolland Roberts Rice on 29 Nov 1934 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Rolland was born on 1 Jul 1911 in Cook County, Illinois, USA; died on 11 Apr 1973; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgina married Raymond George Coleman on 24 Oct 1944 in Elgin, Manitoba, Canada. Raymond was born on 12 Mar 1915 in Waskada, Manitoba, Canada; died on 23 Sep 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgina married Harvey Fredrick Temple on 5 Feb 1955 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Harvey was born on 7 Jul 1916 in Waskada, Manitoba, Canada; died on 1 Oct 1968 in Waskada, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Peacefully, on Saturday, October 15, 2016, Audrey Ellen Silvius passed away in Brandon at the age of 92 years. Born in Elgin, Manitoba to Percy and Pearl Honeyman, Audrey spent her childhood in Fairfax on the family farm.
She trained as a nurse at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg and then later as a psychiatric nurse at Brandon Mental Hospital. In 1950, Audrey married Merritt Silvius and together they built their home on the North Hill and raised their family of four children. Audrey's life was one of service - as a nurse, mother and community activist. Her nursing career included working at the Brandon Mental Hospital, Brandon General Hospital, Fairview Home and as a Public Health Nurse. She, along with other women in Brandon, was instrumental in reaching out to the native community and worked to establish The Brandon Native & Metis Friendship Centre in the early 1960s. Audrey's commitment to social justice led to the establishment of The Marquis Project and Tools for Peace in Brandon. She also served as a founding member of Westman Communications. Audrey's health forced her to give up her activism in later years although she kept ahead of current affairs.
Audrey will be lovingly remembered by her sons Dave (Deb) and Kay; daughters Lorna (Glenn) and Gail; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Isabel and brother Norman. She was predeceased by her husband Merritt in 1978, and her sisters Georgina and Marian.
A Celebration of Audrey's Life took place at Memories Chapel on Friday, October 21st, 2016. Donations in memory of Audrey may be made to Doctors Without Borders.

Family/Spouse: Merritt Wells Silvius. Merritt was born on 27 Jul 1920 in Fairlight, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 27 May 1978 in Wawanesa, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Minnewawa Cemetery, Nesbitt, Rural Municipality of Oakland?Wawanesa, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The death of Norman "Pat" Honeyman of Quispamsis, husband of the late Isabel "Belle" (Brewster) Honeyman, occurred on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Fairfax, MB on March 17, 1925, he was a son of the late Percy and Pearl (Spratt) Honeyman. Pat was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Following the war, Pat joined the army militia. He served in a regiment of the Royal Canadian Engineers for over 20 years, becoming Major Honeyman, Officer Commanding of the 46th Field Squadron. As always there is so much more to a man than his career, and Pat pursued a large number of community interests. Never a self promoter, he nonetheless was quietly proud of his military service, his work with literacy, his 30 year stint as an NB Museum volunteer, his initiatives with St John Ambulance, and of course his family.
Pat was employed as a Beater Engineer in the paper making industry, first in Pine Falls, Manitoba before moving east in 1964 to help start up then Rothesay Paper Corp. He remained at this facility (now Irving Paper) until 1986. Pat spent a number of years as a paper mill consultant in Saint John and Alberta, finally backing away from the industry in 1996. Throughout and after his working career, he was involved with the Rothesay Collegiate School Cadet Corps, KVHS Bursary, Quispamsis Food Basket, Quispamsis Ambulance, St. John Ambulance, Literacy New Brunswick, and MENSA Canada. In his few spare hours he enjoyed car rallying with the NB Sporting Car Club, and following the CFL, always with his eye on his Edmonton Eskimos.
Pat is survived by his children, Barry (Nora Fontaine) of Gardner Creek, NB, Grant (Stephen Yarrow) of Orwell Bay, PEI, Murray of Hamilton, ON, Kelly (Denise) of Upham, NB, and Colleen Honeyman Flewwelling of Rothesay, grandchildren; Shane, Jacqui, Heather, Chelsea, Simon, Kyle, Madeline, and Bridget, great grandchildren; Brandon, Brooke, Jovianna, Addyson, and Dahnilyn, great great grandson Kendrick, sister Isabel Smith of Dauphin, MB, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his sisters; Georgina Temple, Marion Buick, and Audrey Silvius.
Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119), with visitation on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8PM. Funeral Service will be held at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 2PM. Interment to take place at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Upham. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Diabetes Canada or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick.

Norman married Isabel May Brewster on 3 Jun 1950. Isabel was born on 26 May 1929 in Powerview-Pine Falls, Manitoba, Canada; died on 13 Dec 2011 in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried in St Luke the Evangelist - St Anthony's Cemetery, Upham, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Ramsey Buick. William was born in 1923 in Manitoba, Canada; died in 2002 in Rural Municipality of Roblin, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Deer Park Cemetery, Tummel, Rural Municipality of Roblin, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NAIRN - On June 7, 1977, Harvey (Cam) aged 51 years, of Vancouver, B.C. Survived by his loving wife Nancy, 3 sons; James, Michael and Kirk, his daughter Michelle, 3 grandsons, his mother, Nettie May, 1 brother and three sisters, Memorial Service, Friday June 10, at 3:30 PM at Simmons & McBride Memorial Funeral Centre, Broadway at Maple St. Cremation. Garden Chapel. Flowers gratefully declined. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the charity of own choice.

Family/Spouse: Nancy ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NAIRNE, John (Jack) Morley
December 15, 1926 - February 23, 2013
Jack passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Rosedale Hospice in Calgary, AB at the age of 86 years. Jack is predeceased by his father Hugh (Toot), mother Nettie, brother Cameron, and sister Lorraine. He is survived by his sisters Jamie and Lois (Leo) and loving companion Jean Morrison. Jack is fondly remembered by his children Donna, Michael (April), and Linda (Darrell); grandchildren Jodie, Richard, Pamela, Janette, Andrea, Kathy, Jamie; great- grandchildren Courtneay, Keith, Kyle, Christopher, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Logan, Chase, Myles, Kennedy; and great-great-grandchild Jaylee. Jack was born in Manitou, Manitoba but resided in Calgary for the last 50 years. He served as a Private in World War II with the Winnipeg Rifles and in the Korean War as a Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He went on to a successful career as an electrician with IBEW Local 254 retiring in 1985. Jack enjoyed hockey, hunting, baseball, curling, boxing, and in later retirement, a challenging round of golf with some of his mates. He was always working on a crossword puzzle, and was a natural born story teller who could always be relied on for a timely joke or anecdote. Jack was an accomplished featherweight boxer in the Canadian Armed Forces where he earned the moniker "Punch" Nairne. He loved to dance and was a longtime member of the Richmond Revelers' Square Dance Club. Jack was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 Branch. We wish also to express our appreciation to Doug and Linda Morrison and Joanne and Garry Heenan for their thoughtfulness, friendship and support to Jack over the years. A celebration of Jack's life will be held March 16, 2013 at The Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 Branch at 11:00 a.m. There will be no service as per his wishes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made directly to Rosedale Hospice.

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FRAM, Lorraine (Lori)
Suddenly, on Monday, March 5, 2001, at her home in Etobicoke. Lori Fram (nee Nairne), loved mother of Jamie and his wife Donna, and David and his wife Jaki. Grandmother of Michael, Jessica and Nicole. Also survived by brothers and sisters. Funeral Service will be held at the Neweduk Funeral Home ;Mississauga Chapel, 1981 Dundas Street West (one block east of Erin Mills Parkway) on Friday, March 9, 2001 at 10 a.m. Private cremation to follow.

Lorraine married Wallace Manning Fram on 19 Oct 1950 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Wallace was born in 1928; died on 2 Jul 1988 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Irma E. Shorey in Dec 1955. Irma was born in 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SPRATT, It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Willard Glen Spratt on January 4, 2022. He was the second of four children born to Willard and Marjorie (St. John) Spratt of Elgin, Manitoba on April 25, 1931. Glen will be lovingly remembered by his wife Shirley of 56 years, and children, Cheryl (Don) Tufts of Boissevain, Ross (Maria) Spratt of Winnipeg, and Colleen (Dave) Wozny of Winnipeg; grandchildren, Erin (Jason) Henderson of Portage la Prairie, Alanna (Dustin Conrad) of Calgary, and Derek (Pam Kerkowich) of Minto; great-grand-children Dillon, Gavin and Ethan Henderson, and Dilynn Conrad; sister Jean Lovett of Killarney and sister-in-law Irma Spratt of Brandon; as well as many nieces and nephews. Glen was predeceased by his parents, brother Harold, sister Mary McPherson, brothers-in-law Ken McPherson of Brandon Hills and Winston Lovett of Killarney. Glen attended Elgin School. In winters, he did chores for the neighbours when needed. Glen taught Sunday school for many years at Elgin United Church. After graduation Glen continued to work on the farm, and also had winter jobs. One winter he worked as a doorman at the Marlborough Hotel in Winnipeg, another winter he worked in Pine Falls cutting wood with a bowsaw for the pulp mill, where he was paid by the cord. The next winter job involved driving a cat train (International TV14A) over frozen lakes. They moved the town of Sherridon to Lynn Lake using three cats and six drivers working rotating shifts. They pulled five sleighs carrying houses, the bank and school buildings, fuel, groceries, etc. In 1950, he attended Edmonton Technical School, and studied welding and mechanics. Glen purchased the farm, west half of 36-5-21, from his Dad in 1952. He was a grain farmer, had a registered grain cleaning business for many years and some winters he kept feeder steers. 2013 marked 100 years for this fourth, now fifth-generation farm. Glen married Shirley on April 10, 1965 at Trinity United Church in Brandon. They built a new home on the farm in 1966. In 1995, after many years of farming, nursing and raising their family, they retired to their home in Souris. They had a front row seat to the 2011 flood. Glen and Shirley enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, Oahu and Nicaragua. They also enjoyed family trips to the Mayan Riviera, the Henderson's wedding on Maui, and an Alaskan cruise. Glen and Shirley enjoyed 28 years at the Royal Scott in Victoria. He loved Thanksgiving gatherings with family at the property on the Souris river. This is a special annual family tradition that has been going on for nearly 20 years. Glen was very proud of the farmers, technical and engineering careers of his family. He was especially proud of the many nurses in his family; his mother, two sisters, wife, two daughters, and two granddaughters have nursing careers spanning from 1924 to the present day. Farming was always very important to Glen. John Deere green was the right choice for farming equipment, as far as he was concerned. With the help of his family, they restored many antique plows and John Deere tractors, as well as a 1929 Chevy truck. Glen's love and his dry sense of humor will be missed. Shirley gave him a picture of an old John Deere and the verse at the bottom said it all; "There are three things in life that I hold most dear, God, my family and my trusty old John Deere". A celebration of Glen's life will be held later in the spring; notifications will be posted prior to the service. Thank you to Dr. Cram, Dr. Sequeira, all the nurses, hospital staff, homecare, Kowalchuk's funeral staff, neighbours, family and friends for their concern and support. In memory of Glen, donations can be made to the St. Paul's United Church Memorial Fund or Manitoba Heart and Stroke.

Willard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jean L. Lovett, wife of late Winston Lovett, lovingly remembered by her children Brenda (David), Blaine (Wendy) and Laurie (Kevin), died January 19, 2023, at Baldur Manor PCH, Baldur Manitoba at the age of 84 years.
Memorial Service will be held Friday January 27, 2023, at the Killarney United Church, Killarney Manitoba at 11:00 a.m.
A Private Interment will take place at Killarney Cemetery, Killarney, Manitoba. Donations in memory of Jean may be made to Killarney United Church; Box 9 Killarney, Manitoba R0K 1G0, or to Baldur Personal Care Home; Box 129 Baldur, Manitoba R0K 0B0.

Jeanette married Winston Frank Lovett on 15 Jun 1963. Winston was born on 1 Jan 1940; died on 13 Nov 2014 in Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Killarney Cemetery, Killarney, Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George Kenneth McPherson. George was born on 24 Mar 1930 in Rural Municipality of Cornwallis, Manitoba, Canada; died on 7 Nov 1988; was buried in Brandon Hills Cemetery, Brandon, Rural Municipality of Cornwallis, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marjorie Clarice Johnson. Marjorie was born on 20 Oct 1935 in Baldur, Manitoba, Canada; died on 15 May 2019 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It is with great sadness our family announces the peaceful passing of our Mother, grandmother and great grandmother on May 22, 2022 at the age of 92, her family was by her side.
Donna was born in Elgin Manitoba on January 27, 1930 the eldest of 4 children to Eleanor and Melvyn Spratt. She grew up on the family farm helping with chores and taking care of the animals, she loved to skate, and play ball. About 1948 Donna left the Elgin farm and graduated Business school in Brandon.
In 1961 Donna married Wilbie Klimach at Hope Lutheran Church in Grandview Manitoba and they moved to the family farm near Inglis. For the next 34 years Donna's life was very busy raising 6 children, farming, gardening, sewing, knitting and being an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Inglis which involved becoming President of the Ladies Aid for 30 years. She met many special people throughout her life and had many cherished friendships.
Donna was a very dedicated mother and her family meant the world to her. She enjoyed visiting them and travelled on the greyhound bus for many years up until the age of 81 to spend time with them.
Donna loved life and could always fill a room with laughter and treated everyone equally. She made a point of remembering everyone's birthday and anniversary. She was very proud of all her children, their spouses and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them whenever possible.
Donna was predeceased by brother Bud (Marge)Spratt; sisters Ruby (Jack) Schram, Joan (Patrick) McNeill; granddaughter Stephanie Cantley and great granddaughter Quinn Goldhardt.
Surviving are her husband Wilbie Klimach, children Randy (Debby) Munro, Kerri (Jim) Skibinski, Carla (Dale) Trach, Barb (Ray) Cantley, Lori Cochrane, Paul (Katie) Klimack, 16 Grandchildren and 18 Great-grandchildren.
Our family is grateful to all who were a part of Mom's life over the years, friends, homecare, Russell Healthcare team. A special thank-you to Lonnie Naherniak for going over and above to help in the care of our special Mom.
Mom's words of wisdom Work hard to achieve your goals, never give up, trust in the Lord he will see you thru in the sad times.

Family/Spouse: William Fredrick Beverley Munro. William was born on 24 Mar 1929 in Boissevain, Manitoba, Canada; died on 4 Apr 2018 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donna married Wilbie Klimach in 1961 in Grandview, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SCHRAM, Ruby Annebel (nee Spratt)
Passed away after a long struggle with diabetes at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Schram. Cherished mother of Rick (Mary Ann), Kim (Wayne) Jansen and Brenda (Mike) Rochon. Loving grandmother of Warren (Amber), Lori (Derek), Jason (Heather) and Colin, and great- grandmother of Cole, Reece, Khloe and Hailey. Dear sister of Donna (Wilby) Klimack and Joan (Pat) McNeill. Predeceased by her parents Mel and Eleanor and her brother Bud. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews, her sister-in-law Marj, and the extended Schram family. Memorial Service will be held at the Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Special thanks to all the Garden staff at Granite Ridge.

Family/Spouse: John Colin Schram. John was born in 1933; died in Dec 2005. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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It is with great sadness the family of Joan Vida McNeill announce her peaceful passing on March 22, 2021 at the age of 85.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Greg (Connie), Marlene (Dale) Amundson, Jody (Susan), Bernie McNeill, and Tammy (John) Kupilik; grandchildren Cam (Jennifer) McNeill, Kirsten (Jamie) Goddard, Alexis McNeill, Dean (Jessica) Amundson, Darin (Danielle) Amundson, Jeff (Jennifer) Amundson, Megan (Barrett) Jarosch, David McNeill, Mark (Madison) McNeill, Ashley (Mark) McNeill-Dorado, Trisha (Derek) Matter, Scott (Taylor) McNeill, Nicole McNeill (Tyler Cox), Taylor, Austin and Jaelyn Kupilik; great grandchildren, Cooper, Keenan, Allison, Fletcher, Quentin, Kyde, Kyna, Tristan, Rhys, Brynlee, Caden, Scotlynn, Asher, Karter, Trew, Adelyn; sister Donna (Wilby) Klimack and by many other nieces, nephews, friends and her beloved dog Abby.
Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, her parents, Melvin and Eleanor Spratt, her brother Bud and sister-in-law and Marjorie Spratt, her sister Ruby and brother-in-law Jack Schram.
Joan was born in Elgin, Manitoba on February 6th, 1936, as a young lady the family moved to Brandon Manitoba where she continued in her schooling and was a participant in several sports and became a pitcher in softball at a high level. In 1953 she married Patrick (Pat) McNeill; in the mid 50?s Dad joined the PPCLI and they moved to Victoria B.C. for 6 years. When dad left the Army in the early 1960?s we moved to the land of promise in Edmonton.
Over the years Mom spent many years working at Woodward?s and looking after the family. When she retired, she jumped at the opportunity to support the Cross-Cancer Hospital as a volunteer for many years where she loved to go and meet other volunteers and patients. Mom was always surrounded by her family and she loved everyone with equal attention and caring, she always had an interest in what we were doing and had great pride in our accomplishments. We will miss her deeply.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to remember Joan are encouraged to make a donation, in her memory to the Centre for Autism, Edmonton at centreforautism.ab.ca
A Visitation will take place at Connelly-McKinley Edmonton South (4820 Meridian Street NW) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Monday, March 29. Masks are required for entry into the building. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 30th, also at Connelly-McKinley Edmonton South. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 protocols, the service is limited to immediate family members only. Those wishing to view the service can do so by clicking on the link at the top of this obituary.

Joan married Patrick Joseph McNeill in 1953. Patrick was born in 1933 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada; died on 3 Apr 2007 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Margaret Evelyn Humphys in 1953. Margaret was born in 1933; died on 6 Jan 2019. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret Louise Pollard. Margaret was born in 1933; died on 7 Apr 2019; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery and Crematorium, London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BYRNES, Merle With heavy heart, we announce the passing of Merle Byrnes of Eston, Saskatchewan, Thursday, May 24, 2018 at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon. Merle was a husband, father, athlete, friend, farmer, mentor and successful business man. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends sharing jokes and laughter. Growing up on a family farm, Merle was introduced to farming operations early in life. He was a forward thinker and a builder... from a basic family farm to a thriving enterprise, leaving a "legacy" for his family. It became his passion to pass on his knowledge of business and farming to the whole family. He was proud to have a 5th generation grandson living on the Byrnes farm homestead. Merle graduated from University of Saskatchewan in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, and a Diploma in Education in 1960. He was a Lecturer in the Chemistry Department while pursuing farming. Merle was an active community builder. He served on the Eston recreation board for 10 years. He was also President of the Eston Riverside Golf for several years. Over the years he quietly engaged in many community supporting activities. Merle excelled in sports and competed at a provincial and national level in baseball, curling and golf. He enjoyed competing, coaching and building teams. Merle also played hockey for the University of Saskatchewan Huskie Hockey. He was captain and MVP for two of the five seasons he played with the team. Merle was a natural athlete, simply exceptional. Merle is survived by his wife Laine, Natalie (Simon and Rebecca), Pennalee (Efrem), Joanna (Wayne and Nigel), sister Beverly (Cam Gesy and family), sister-in-law Linda (Wayne Aiken and family), and many cousins. Celebration of life will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Eston Riverside Park, Tyner Hall. Donations may be made in memory of Merle to Eston Riverside Park or Eston Community Complex, Eston, Sask.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]