Joseph Richard Painchaud

July 26, 1954 – October 5, 2021

Richard Painchaud, our beloved brother, died tragically on October 5, 2021.

Richard was predeceased by his parents Con and Anne Painchaud and is survived by his siblings Mary Anne Monz (Brian), Cathy Randall (Bob), Andy Painchaud (Debbie), Ronnie Painchaud, Dennis Painchaud, Jeannine McNabb (Kim), Louise Baxter (Gavin) and Julia Painchaud (Mike).

Richard was born in Shaunavon SK and attended his school years in Davidson. Before Richard graduated from Davidson High School, he was already working for Con’s Construction. Eventually, he became the plant manager. When Wright Construction purchased Con’s Construction, Richard stayed on as the plant manager. He was always a reliable, hard-working employee.

Richard loved family time and family events. He always asked about what his nieces and nephews were doing. He especially enjoyed watching their sporting events. Richard was a faithful member of the Davidson Sacred Heart Parish.

His family and friends will greatly miss him. Rest in peace.

The funeral service for Richard was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on October 14, 2021 and he was laid to rest in Davidson Community Cemetery.

The family would like to thank everyone for the calls, texts, cards and food during this time. We would also like to thank the first responders and the RCMP who attended the accident scene. Thanks to Todd Lockwood from Hanson’s Funeral Home.

1926 – 2021

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Laura “Betty” McDonald of Davidson Sask.

Betty was born on Sept. 5, 1926 in Davidson. She married Howard Cowie of Regina on Dec. 27, 1948.

They lived with Howard’s parents until the spring of 1949, at which time they moved to a rented farm in the Grand Coulee area. In 1954 Betty and Howard purchased a farm west of Balgonie.

In the early 1960’s Betty was kept busy milking 8 cows. Betty also raised many farm cats. Betty and Howard farmed near Balgonie until Betty inherited the family farm at Bladworth. For a time they travelled between the two farms until they sold the Balgonie farm. In 1993 Betty and Howard purchased a house in Davidson.

Betty was living at the Davidson & District Health Care Centre at the time of her death.

Betty was predeceased by her husband Howard; parents Abel and Mary; and brother George. Betty is survived by her loving family, Nieces: Sharon (Earl) Zerr, Hellen Wanhella, Thelma (Fred) Duriaux and Carol (Tony) Wharrie, Nephews: Lyle (Joan) Morris and Murray (Velda) Morris.

For friends so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Betty may be directed to the Regina Humane Society (for the care of cats).

Thank-you to the staff of the Davidson & District Health Care Centre.

A family service for Betty will be held at a later date. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

“It is not sorrow that lasts forever – it is love”

September 20, 1925 – September 08, 2021

Thomas William Hamlin of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Colonel Belcher Carewest Home on Wednesday, September 08, 2021.

Members of his loving family were by his side in person and in thought.

Thomas was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Burgess Hamlin (Woolf), his mother Hulda Henrietta Amelia Hinz and his father, William Latham Hamlin and brothers and sisters, Bud, Dorothy and Barbie.

His is survived by his children, Tom (Debra), Patricia, Robert (Sharon) grandchildren, Sarah, Brianna (Aaron) Emily (Dave) Michael (Veronica), Latham and Atley and great grandchildren; River, Norah, Benjamin, Daniel and Luke; his brother Bob and his wife Ellen, sister-in-law Lou (Bud) and many, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Thomas’s Life will be held virtually and will be interred at a later date.

Memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Olds entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610

Condolences may be made or viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

March 20, 1943 – August 26, 2021

It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Shirley was surrounded by her family as she was reunited with her beloved Mur.

Shirley was born in Southey, Saskatchewan on March 20, 1943.
She was the third child born to Walter and Orma Murray. She grew up on the family farm in Cupar, Saskatchewan with her siblings Clarice, Jim, Brian and Alvin.

Shirley was a quiet, shy child. In grade one she met her best friend, a boy, named Murray Peddle (her Mur).

They were together 64 years and celebrated 50 years of marriage before Murray passed away in 2013.

Shirley and Murray were married on July 28, 1962. They began their
married life in Regina where their daughter Michelle was born in April of 1963.

In the next 16 months, Shirley and Murray made moves to Radville
then Shaunavon, where son Kevin was born in September of 1964.

A move to Melville came next, and then in 1968 Shirley and Murray moved to Craik where daughter Wanda was born in January of 1972.

Shirley enjoyed life in Craik and made many life-long friends with her neighbours.

Shirley worked in the office at the Coop during their early years in Craik.

She was a curler and the occasional golfer. She belonged to the Willing Workers Club and became known for her cooking skills.

In 1980, Shirley and Murray built and started Peddles Place at the Craik Regional Park. After 8 years they donated the building to the park, which continues to provide ice cream and treats to everyone who visits.

In 1988, Shirley and Murray opened the Prairie View restaurant. People came from miles around for some of Shirley’s great homemade food. After they closed the restaurant in 1993, Shirley continued to feed the people of Craik. She catered to many events
in town; whether it was a wedding, graduation, community or family event, everyone enjoyed Shirley’s fabulous food.

Shirley was a devoted wife and best friend to Murray. Together they raised their 3 children and watched their family grow with each new member being welcomed with unconditional love.

When Murray became ill in 2008, Shirley faithfully cared for him. A stroke in 2010 started Shirley’s own gradual health decline.

After Murray’s passing, Shirley with the help of her children, remained in the family home. A major surgery in 2015 necessitated her move to the Craik Health Centre where she resided till her passing.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff that went above and beyond with providing her care, becoming her second family.

Shirley was predeased by her mother Orma (1985), her father Walter (1993), brother Jim (2018) and husband Murray (2013).

Shirley will be remembered for her compassionate, generous and kind heart… and her amazing popcorn balls.

Shirley was very loved and will be greatly missed by her family.
Michelle and Henry, Sarah and Devan (Zhack, Cree, Gabbi, Alexx, Annia, Draye, Lynne, Anthon, Honour, Zinnaya), Kane, Joseph (Jonathan, Boaz), David and Katie (Odin, Archer), Kevin and Joy, Kandis and Grant (Deis, Jade, Sage), Jordan and Brianne, Jesse and Jessica (Kaebri, Kace, Winston), Wanda and Shawn, Shaelyn and Damian (Cali), Brittney and Logan (Brynlee), Sydney and Christopher, Sister Clarice, Brothers: Brian and Alvin (Angie), Sister-in-law: Sheron, many nieces, nephews and their families.

A family service for Shirley will be held and she will be laid to rest beside her husband Murray.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Shirley may be directed to the Craik Health Trust Fund.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Mr. John W. Scott (Jack), beloved husband of Jenny passed away suddenly on August 13, 2021, at the Davidson Health Centre at the age of 88 years.

Jack was born in Davidson on March 29, 1933 to parents Adam and Henriette Scott. He was raised on a farm east of Davidson, along with his brothers Gordon and Dale and sister Margaret.

Jack’s parents passed away when he was very young. His grandmother, then raised him.

Jack started working as a young man. He worked for John and Kitty
Lockwood, helping with the farm work for a couple of years. He also
worked at Smith’s Sawmill in Northern Alberta for a winter, and at logging in British Columbia for another winter.

Jack started working for the R.M. of Arm River in the spring of 1955. He continued to work for the R.M. for 47 years, and helped out as needed after his retirement.

Jack and Jenny raised three children, Wade, Tammy and Robert. Unfortunately, Robert passed away in 1972.

Jack enjoyed seeing the world and made a couple trips out to Ottawa, Ontario to visit his brother, Gordon and his family. Jack even travelled to the east coast to meet family that Gordon had located. Gordon and Jack also travelled to Scotland to visit the area where the family had originated from and then to England to see the sights.

He loved that trip and the time spent with his brother.

Jack was a gentle and kind person, always willing to help out a friend, especially something in the mechanical field. If they needed a part made or an extra set of hands to do something, he was happy to help.

Jack spent a lot of time woodworking in the basement or puttering in the yard. He was always waiting for that next project that the
kids brought home for him to make.

His love was going for coffee to the coffee shop and visiting with all the guys.

Jack is predeceased by his parents, Adam and Henriette; wife, Genevieve; son, Robert; grandson, Aaron; brother, Gordon; sister, Margaret; sisters-in-law, Elsie Scott, and Elaine Scott; brothers-in-law, Lloyd McPherson, Bernie Faucon and Eugene Jr. Hammerer.

He leaves to cherish his memory, son, Wade (Susan) and their children, Monica (Farren), John (Yvette) and great grandson, Owen. Daughter, Tammy (Wesley) and their children, Deidre (Tyson), Michael, Marisha and great grandchildren, Kyla, Keastyn, and Brynnlee.

He is survived by his brother, Dale; brother and sisters-in-law; Donald and Lorayne Hammerer and Deanna Faucon and many nieces and nephews.

We will miss his quiet humor and wonderful smile.

The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at the Davidson Health Centre for their loving and compassionate care during Dad’s last year.

Hanson’s Funeral Service of Davidson, SK in care of arrangements.

Oct 17, 1924 – August 11, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Jean, August 11, 2021 at the age of 96.

Jean was born in Davidson to Julia and David Miller. She grew up in Davidson with her brothers Hugh and Don.

Upon completion of High School, Jean went to business school in Moose Jaw, then returned to Davidson and worked as a book keeper.

In 1946, Jean married Robert Sampson and raised their 3 children on a farm near Davidson –David (Connie) Sampson, Guy (Colleen) Sampson and Julie (Ernie) Brock.

Robert passed away October 1966. Jean and her children continued to run the family farm.

Jean married John Frizzell March 1974 and they resided in Albany Oregon and later moved to The Dalles, Oregon.

Upon retirement, Jean and John moved back to Davidson in 2000. Jean and John sponsored a Vietnamese family, to come and start a new life in the United States.

Jean was always known to the whole extended family as “Mother”.

Sadly, John passed away in September 2004.

Jean was the Matriarch of the family and was active in the community for many of her younger years. She was a talented pianist, organist, seamstress and knitter.

Although she never could quite grasp how to operate a computer, she could take apart and reassemble a 10,000 piece knitting machine like nobody’s business.

She was a wonderful cook and the love of good food was passed down to her family. She will always be remembered especially for her Brownies.

Jean is survived by brother Don (Elaine) Miller, her 3 children, 7 grandchildren Robert Sampson, Lisa Oaks, Tony Sampson, Curtis Brock, Kelly Katalinic, Justin Sampson and Kristin Sampson and, 14 great grandchildren.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, brother Hugh Miller, sister in law Carol Miller, and granddaughter Laura Sampson.

Jean was loved and will be missed by all her family. Her greatest joy was all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

A private family internment will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Davidson Communities in Bloom.

Special Thank You to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at the Davidson Health Centre for the wonderful care and Thank you to Todd Lockwood at Hanson’s Funeral Home.