OBITUARIES

On Friday, March 12, 1999, Betsy Cullen, late of Weyburn, passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital. Predeceased by her parents, Carl and Philomene Rainville; her first husband, Clement Carruthers; her son, Charles Carruthers; four brothers: Alfred, Jules, Roland and Marcellin Rainville; four sisters: Mary Joyal, Alice Picard, Estelle Rainville and Lucy Walsh. Betsy is survived by her husband, Terry Cullen of Weyburn; one niece, Florida Bekar of Gravelbourg; one nephew, Martin (Liliane) Joyal of Willowbunch; one sister-in-law, Mary Glen and one niece, Jane Simons, both of England; as well as several great nieces and nephews. Betsy was born in Willowbunch, where she grew up with four brothers and four sisters and received her education. She took nursing at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Regina and received her Nursing Diploma there. She then took her Psychiatric Nursing at the Saskatchewan Hospital in Weyburn. On August 22, 1959 she married Terry Cullen in Weyburn. She was employed at the Saskatchewan Hospital for many years. Betsy belonged to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Catholic Women's League, Registered Nurses Association and the Grey Nuns Alumni. She enjoyed cards, spending time at Kenosee Lake and being with friends and family. All family functions were special to her. The Grey Nuns reunions also meant a lot to Betsy. Prayers were said Monday, March 15 at 8:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn. The Memorial Mass was held Tuesday, March 16, 2:00 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Father John Mock celebrant. A private family interment will be held at a later date. For friends so wishing, donations may be made to a charity of choice, in her memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

Gerard Edward Garritty of St. Albert, AB passed away in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 77 years. Gerard is survived by his wife Helen of 60 years, four sons, six daughters, 31 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two sisters Patricia Beard of Weyburn, and Gwen Guthiel of Estevan. Predeceased by his parents May and Charles Garritty, brothers Gordon, Bud and Bernie. A memorial service was held in Edmonton on January 2, 1999.

On Thursday, March 11, 1999, Edward Owen Thomas, late of Weyburn, passed away at the age of 83 years. Predeceased by his father and mother, Edward and Julie Thomas; his wife, "Winnie" on January 15, 1999; granddaughter, Sheila Thomas; son-in-law, Paul Picard; four brothers: John, Norman, Joe and George; three sisters: Gwen Brooks, Velma Kilpatrick and Bernice Scott. Owen is survived by his three children: Charlie (Alice) Thomas of Tantallon, SK; Mary Picard of Moose Jaw; and Bev Thomas of Regina; grandchildren: Lorraine (Allen) Kentz of Regina; Lynda (Kevin) Simpson of Weyburn; Terry Dahlman of Moose Jaw; Paula Tolley (Bob) of Moose Jaw; Candace Picard (Greg) of Moose Jaw; Randy (Brenda) Cheater of Regina; Naomi Magdaline (Robert) of Regina; eleven great grandchildren; two sisters: Elsie Moran of Moosomin and Verna Dube of Ottawa, ON; two brothers: Lloyd of Lethbridge and Griffith of Regina; and several nieces and nephews. Owen Thomas was born at Beausjeris, MB in 1915 to Edward and Julie Thomas. He was born into a large family. He received his education at Green Bay, MB, moving to Moosomin in 1926, and finishing his education there. Owen married Winnie Demorest in 1936 at Moosomin. In the early years he farmed at various places around Moosomin and Tantallon, during this time three children were born: Charlie, Mary and Beverly. He started working at the Grain Growers Elevator in 1955 in Rocanville, moving to Handsworth in 1959 to run the elevator there until 1981. He retired to Weyburn and worked for 4 1/2 years at Lightning Lube. During his younger years, Owen enjoyed playing ball and broom ball, curling and bowling. After retirement he became an avid TV sports fan. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and neighbours, and visiting with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral service was held Tuesday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, with Bill Corkum officiating minister. Interment followed in South Cemetery, Moosomin, with Grace Armstrong officiating. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Bob Rice, Kevin Simpson, Allen Kentz, Randy Cheater, Gordon Gurney and Robert Chabot. Those wishing to express their sympathy may donate to the Alzheimer Association. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.

On Monday, March 15, 1999, Frances Gertrude May Hill, late of Regina, and formerly of Regina Beach and Weyburn, passed away at the age of 66 years. Born April 27, 1932 in Ratcliffe, SK, Frances was predeceased by her parents: Ernest and Bertha Franklin and numerous aunts and uncles. Frances is survived by her loving husband and companion of 46 years, Clifford George Hill; sons: Mervin and Calvin (Bev); daughter, Janice and granddaughter Ronna; brother, Benjamin (Carolyn) Franklin; sisters: Hazel (Ken) Tripp and Charlotte (Art) Dament; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Frances and Cliff resided in Weyburn from 1952 until they retired in 1986 and moved to Regina Beach. They moved to Regina in 1997. While living in Weyburn, Frances enjoyed playing softball in her younger days and was an avid bowler until they moved to Regina Beach. She also loved gardening, both vegetables and flowers, enjoyed camping with friends and family and knitted many sweaters, afghans and other items for family and friends. Frances fought a long and courageous battle with emphysema. She was admitted to the Pasqua Hospital ICU in Regina on March 11 and died peacefully surrounded by love on the early morning of March 15, 1999. A memorial service was held Thursday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, with Marilyn Anderson Corkum officiating. Cremation. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. Donations can be made in her memory to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

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