OBITUARIES

On Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, at the age 76 years, Charlotte Louisa McGregor of Stoughton died peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness with heart disease. The funeral service was held in the Grace United Church, Stoughton, on Friday, Nov. 3 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Jann Sampson officiating. Interment of the cremated remains took place in the Stoughton Cemetery. Mrs. McGregor was born in Bryant, SK on Dec. 18, 1923, daughter of Allen and Ellen Ada (nee Dunlop) Walton. She married Gordon Alexander McGregor in Viewfield, SK on Sept. 27, 1942. During Mrs. McGregor's life, she was raised at Bryant, farmed in the Hitchcock area and, as well, lived at Macoun before retiring in Stoughton. She attended school at Bryant and Benson and received her hair dressing training at Marvel. Besides hairdressing, other careers were cake decorating, knitting and sewing. She was a member of Homemakers, 4-H, Home and School, St. Paul's United Church, Macoun, and Grace United Church, Stoughton. In her spare time, Mrs. McGregor enjoyed traveling, art work, reading, handwork, gardening and music, as well as volunteer work and visiting. Predeceased by her husband Gordon; her parents, Allen and Ellen Walton; brother Lyle; half brother Samuel Ernest Beggs; an infant half brother, Gordon Dunlop Beggs; and brother-in-law, Stanley Mitchell. Louisa is survived by her three daughters: Gloria (Clarence) Schmidt of Craven; Leona (Allan) Bowes of Orleans, ON; Leslie Briand (Paul Pilon) of Stoney Creek, ON; nine grandchildren: Katherine Schmidt, Kevin (Linda LaGard) Schmidt, Nancy (Jeff) Webb, David Schmidt, Marlene (Ray) Benjamin, Glen Schmidt, Christie (Brent) White, Keith (Sheila) Bowes, Leigh (Stephen) Williams; six great grandchildren: Rachel and Hadyn Webb, Scott Bowes, Emily Williams, Shelley and Jennifer LaGard; brother, Edward (Gwen) Walton of Estevan; sister, Margaret Mitchell of Brandon, MB; brother, Joe (Anna) Walton of Fraser Lake, BC; and godchild, Marlene Becker. The family has requested that if friends so desire, contributions to New Hope Pioneer Lodge Memorial Fund, Stoughton, or to the Randi Hope Bonoski Support Fund, or a charity of choice be made as tokens of remembrance. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Shelley Corkish of Tubman Cremation and Funeral Services.

Doris Kathryn Damant

On Sunday, November 5, 2000, Doris Kathryn Damant (Skuce) passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years. Doris was born in Stoughton on June 18, 1920. Doris was the second youngest of nine children raised by Janet and Richard (R.D.) Skuce on their homestead south of Stoughton. A bit of a tomboy at heart, Doris loved to ride her horse Patches and play ball in her youth. She played the violin made by her brother John. She completed grade 12 in Stoughton and then moved to Regina to pursue a business diploma at Reliance. On February 20, 1943 she married William (Bill) Temple Damant in Yorkton. Doris worked in Regina for Imperial Life before marrying Bill and moving to Moose Jaw. In the 1960's Doris did books for the Capital Theatre; following this she assisted Bill in their business, The Modern Dental Lab. She had a sport for both seasons; golf in the summer and bowling in the winter. She loved to entertain both young and old in their home at 884 Monk. The barbecue knew no seasons: it could turnout a turkey for Thanksgiving or a mid winter steak. The celebration of family milestones was very important to Doris. She and Bill were the momentum behind a wonderful 25th anniversary celebration for daughter Judi and son-in-law Don. Doris and Bill celebrated their 45th and 50th anniversaries in the company of many family and friends. She loved life and the people she shared special times with. She tackled personal challenges such as her fight with Tuberculosis and Huntington's with a determined spirit. Until the last two days of her life her blue eyes twinkled and her smile greeted those who visited. Doris was predeceased by her parents Richard and Janet Skuce; her husband Bill Damant; one sister Bernice; five brothers: Lyle, Bill, Allan, Elmer and John, one sister-in-law Lorraine; four brothers-in-law: Everett, Maurice, Alex and Harold. She is survived by one daughter Judi (Don) Park of Winnipeg, MB; two sisters Helen Graham of Stoughton, Lois (Walter) Donnelly of Stoughton; six sisters-in-law: Alice Skuce of Calgary, AB, Nora Skuce of Stoughton, Bertha Skuce of Beiscker, AB, Hazel Skuce of Brandon, MB, Marjorie Bridge of Vancouver, BC and Bernice McWilliams of Vancouver, BC; many nieces and nephews each of whom were her favorite. Memorial service was held on Wednesday, November 8, 2:00 p.m. from the Grace United Church, Stoughton with Rev. Jann Sampson officiating. Interment followed in the Stoughton Cemetery. All her nieces and nephews were considered honorary pallbearers. Donations may be made in memory of Doris to the Huntington Society of Canada, 151 Frederick St., Suite 400, Kitchener, ON. N2H 2M2 or Newhope Pioneer Lodge, Stoughton, SK S0G 4T0. Arrangements in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.

Roy William Wright

On Monday, October 30, 2000, Roy William Wright, late of Stoughton, passed away at Fillmore Union Health Centre, at the age of 74 years. Predeceased by his parents, Mervyn and Katherine Wright and one sister, Ruth Wright. Roy is survived by his loving wife, Betty Wright of Stoughton; one daughter, Trudy (Lester) Gall of Stoughton; one son, Buster (Linda) Wright of Stoughton; four grandchildren: Jason (Terrie) Wright of Edmonton, AB; Jamie (Corey) Bacon of Weyburn; Tyson Wright of Regina; and Desmond (Kim) Gall of Grenfell; four great grandchildren: Jesse, Dakota, MacKenzie and Ryan; as well as six nephews and three nieces. Roy was born north of Stoughton on September 29, 1926. He was raised and attended school here. As a young lad he helped his father with the dray deliveries, farm work and livestock care. On October 18, 1950, Roy and Betty were married at the PRFA pasture near Forget, then home to Betty's parents. They have two children, Trudy and Buster, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In working years, Roy worked for Grant Fowlow, driving truck, helped the electrician Mr. Figler, the veterinarian Dr. Vaithus, insulated with Merv Kells and then in 1957 started driving the grader for the R.M. of Tecumseh until retiring in 1991. As a young man, he was a very accomplished horseman and his two children do not ever remember not knowing how to ride a horse. The western wear clothing was always his trademark and recognized by the tilt of his cowboy hat. He loved rodeos, cowboy poetry and cowboy church. Roy started curling as a child and continued to do so off and on until the age of 71 years. Hockey was his great love - playing, coaching or watching. In the 1960's he was coaching his son's team and when the team decided on a name it was to be "Roy's Boys" or nothing. Roy's love of the team and the sport honoured him greatly by the decision of the team. He always encouraged players of any era to practice skating and Trudy remembers when he was over 60 her son being amazed that his grandfather could skate better backwards than he could forwards. In 1970 Roy was awarded the "Lions" Sportsman of the Year award. Leather craft was his hobby. He spent nearly 40 years perfecting his craft, either in creating or never ending repairs. Children were always special to him. First were his own two. Nieces, nephews, and local children were always welcome to stay. Later were his grandchildren whom he always made sure Betty doted on. And lastly his great grandchildren whom he loved to see as much as possible. Roy was always interested in community activities. He was friends with everyone he knew. Roy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his family, relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Saturday, November 4, at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Stoughton, with Rev. Jann Sampson officiating. Interment followed in Stoughton Cemetery. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, for friends so wishing, donations may be made in Roy's memory to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

Sonia Christine Fogel

On Saturday, October 28, 2000, Sonia Christine Fogel, late of Weyburn, passed away suddenly at the age of 55 years. She is survived by her husband, Harold Fogel of Weyburn; her daughter Tasha Golly (Bruce) of Toronto, ON; step daughter Jill Fogel of Regina; her father Sam Misenko of Valdares, WI; her mother Jeanette (Merril) Pederson of Black River Falls, WI; three brothers: David (Becky) Misenko of Missouri; Joseph (Theresa) Misenko of California and Bob (Ruth) Misenko of Minnesota; as well as many nieces and nephews and friends. Sonia was born on May 8, 1945 at Riverside, Maryland, USA. She came to Weyburn from the US with her daughter Tasha in1981. On June 30, 1982 she married Harold Fogel in Weyburn, with Rev. Ross McMurtry officiating. Sonia was well known in arts and education circles in the city. She had her Masters Degree in Learning Disabilities and taught as a special education teacher at St. Dominic Savio and St. Michael Junior High schools from January 1987 to June of 1997. She took part in the James Weir People's Choice Exhibit with her stained glass works, winning the competition several times, and had been taking quilting classes in the last two years as well. She also enjoyed flower drying and making arrangements with them. She also was a member of the Weyburn Arts Council and took part in their shows. Sonia was a member of the Weyburn Rotary Club for the last three years along with her husband, and when the women of the club formed the Inner Wheel last year she also joined that group. She helped with decorating at the Polka Fest every year and last year was the chairperson of the annual event. The Fogels hosted Rotary exchange students in the last few years and they also belonged to the Gourmet Club. A memorial service was held Saturday, November 4 at 3:30 p.m. from Knox Presbyterian Church, Weyburn, with Rev. Ross McMurtry and Rev. John Ferrier officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in her memory to the Weyburn Rotary Club. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

Franklin (Frank) Leroy Kelley

On Thursday, November 9, 2000, Franklin (Frank) Leroy Kelley, Weyburn, passed away in Weyburn at the age of 85 years. He fought a long and courageous battle with diabetes. Predeceased by his parents at Talmage, one brother Daryl Kelley, Weyburn, and one brother-in-law James Kristensen, Weyburn. He is survived by his loving wife Hazel (nee Pederson) of Weyburn; son Ray Kelley of Talmage, and daughters Shirley Dorsch of Calgary, AB, Joan Gent of Sundrie, AB, and Linda McLeod of Weyburn; one sister, Carla Kristensen of Weyburn; three sons-in-law; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Frank was born on the family farm at Talmage on March 31, 1915 to John and Esther Kelley. He had to assume grown up farm duties at an early age when his father passed away. Frank married Hazel Pederson in 1936. He farmed on or near the original farmstead until retiring for health reasons and moving to Weyburn in 1997. Frank's love of life were his home and family, the land, and the wonders of nature. He will be sadly missed by his wife and family. Funeral service was held Monday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. from Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn, with Rev. Heather Lea officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. Pallbearers were: Terry Dorsch, Rick Dorsch, Brad Dorsch, Darin McLeod, Jeff Kelley and Jim Kelley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to a charity of the donor's choice, in his memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

Emma Dale Wedin

Emma Dale Wedin (nee Grohn), born April 27, 1911, passed away and on to a better life on Sunday, November 5, 2000. She is predeceased by her brother Milo Grohn and sister Elsie Fellner, and survived by sister Mabel McGowan and brother Bill Grohn. Her husband Roland is grateful for her love and companionship through 55 years of marriage. Emma was a devoted wife, dedicated mother and respected teacher who instilled in her students a love of learning. She loved her life on the farm in Midale, at White Bear Lake in the summer and California and Texas in the winter. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Ormond (Heather) Wedin of Midale, Pat (Howard) Manley of Calgary, AB, Jane (Dennis) Fletcher of Regina and Donna (Ray) LaCharite of Montreal, PQ; her seven grandchildren: two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a gracious and elegant woman with a fine sense of humour, a zest for life and a love of golf. A family memorial service in celebration of her life was held on Thursday, November 9 at Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Rev. John Ferrier officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Mainprize Manor, Box 239, Midale, SK S0C 1S0, or to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, Box 102, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8, would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

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