It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Brenda “Becky” Cummings of Davidson Sask.

Brenda is survived by her loving family: daughter Sarah and her family, Adrienne and Jordan;

and daughter Bobby (Justin) Dalshaug and family, Emma, Jaxson, Jarrix.

Brenda is also survived by her mother: Dora Downey, late father Ronald Downey,

aunt Helen Smith, brothers and sisters: Ronnie (Karen) Downey, Esther (Brian) Enns, Diane (Paul) Beggs, Paul (Linda) Downey, the late Darlene (brother-in-law Ron) Douglas, Peter (Laurie) Downey, Jimmy (Carol) Downey and Faith (Shawn) Quimette, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A family Celebration of Brenda’s Life was held in Davidson on October 11, 2021.

Becky was loved for her outgoing and stubborn personality. She will be sadly missed.

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