It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Margaret Fink announces her passing on

December 15, 2018, at the age of 69. Linda will be forever lovingly remembered by her children, Gregory Fink (with his wife Yolanda), Jeffrey Fink and Cindy Linton (with her husband Peter). 

Linda was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind many beautiful memories for all who knew her. She is greatly missed and fondly remembered by her six grandchildren (Deanna, John, Tim, Lily, Ian and Kaylee) and her two great grandchildren (Vanessa and Landon). 

Born to Emil and Elizabeth Ziefflie on August 19th, 1949 in Davidson, Saskatchewan. Linda is survived by her Mother (Elizabeth) as well as her four Sisters (Betty-Ann, Diane, Pat and Gayle) and her Brother (Brian) and their respective families. Linda is also survived by her sister in law (Pat) and brother in law (Francis) and their families. Linda was predeceased by her loving husband John, infant daughter Vikki, her father Emil Ziefflie, mother-in-law Blanche and father-in-law Alec Fink, brothers-in-law (D. Hart and D. Kuemper), nieces (J. Dixon and C. Potter), nephew (B. Kuemper), and great-nephew (C. Dixon). 

As per Linda’s wishes no funeral was held and cremation has already taken place. Linda did not want a lot of fuss made over her passing and we ask that you remember her in your own way. Linda loved being at the lake, cheering on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, her favorite Edmonton Oilers and hanging out with her family. Those who wish to honour her memory may send donations to any children’s charities or a charity of your own choosing. Next time that you are at the lake, take a moment to think of just how much she would love to be there with you as it was always a special place for her.

Linda received excellent care from her medical team during her short illness. The family would like to thank her Doctors, the Fort Sask. Comm. Hospital staff, the Palliative Nurses and the Rivercrest Palliative Care team.  Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service Riverview Chapel, Fort Saskatchewan, AB 780-998-9898

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Introducing Catch of the Week, a new feature in The Davidson Leader. This week’s Catch of the Week honours go to Nicholas Chomyshen of Davidson, who caught this big walleye while fishing on Last Mountain Lake Monday, June 17 with his friend Cole Murfitt. The fish weighed 9.36 pounds and was 28 inches long. Nic caught it around 7 p.m. while he Cole were making their way back to shore. Nicholas was trolling in 20 feet deep water, using a diving lure that looks like a little perch. The lucky lure worked and Nic got the catch of the day.

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With great love and sadness, the family of Lorne Dean announces his passing on May 31, 2019. Lorne was born on September 2, 1938 on a farm near Elbow, SK; he passed away peacefully in Davidson Health Centre. He is survived by his children:

Julie-Ann Lechman (husband Garry) and family Chad (fiancé Brittany), Amanda (fiancé Chris), Colin (fiancé Maria), Kyle and Jordan;

Laurie-Lyn Daniluk (husband Keith) and family Charla and Cayla;

Daryl Dean (wife Sandy) and family Ashley and Hayley;

Shari Henderson (husband Rod) and family Britney and Logan;

Cory Dean (wife Dixie) and family Bryce, Chase Lyn and Quayden;

His loving partner, Alma Martens and her family:

Mitchell Martens, son Dalyn;

Steven Martens (wife Anika) and family Garron and Reeve;

Ryan Martens (wife Krista) and daughter Haylee;

His sister Dorothy Penner (Cornie), brother Jack Dean (Marjorie) and three brothers-in-law, along with five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his dear wife, Olive Dean, his mother and father Jeff and Maggie Dean and his son-in-law Ken Vandenaweele.

Lorne bought his family farm in 1965 from his uncle whereby he and Olive raised their own family. Lorne was known for his love for his cattle (“the girls”) and spending time teaching his kids and grandkids the way around the farm. Lorne was very fortunate to find love again after the loss of Olive. Alma brought Lorne back to life, which in hand brought joy to Lorne’s family. The two of them lived life to the fullest together, socializing and dancing whenever and wherever they could.

A family service was be held for Lorne and he will be laid to rest in the family plot at Davidson Community Cemetery.

The family of Lorne would like to give special thanks to Dr. Lang and all of the nurses, caregivers and staff at Davidson Health Centre.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Elbow Friendship Club and/or The Cancer Society. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.