Mills
Ralph Melville Mills, August 5, 1929 – August 7, 2014. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ralph Mills from Kenaston. He will be sadly and forever missed by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn (Bessey) and their children, son Greg and Shannon, son Glenn and Sue, and son Kevin and Heather and his beloved grandchildren Sheena, Cayden, Landin (Skylar), Ashton (Jarret), Bryce and Candice; sisters, Noreen (Keith) Storrey and Linda (Norm) Pillipow; sisters-in-law Sylvia Mills and Amy Bessey, along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Ralph was predeceased by his parents Ivan and Edith (Mawson); son Doug, daughter-in-law Dawn; brother Les and nephew Lyle.
Ralph lived his entire life in Kenaston, born to farm. He and Evelyn married on July 5, 1954. They were fortunate to enjoy a big celebration last month to honour their 60th anniversary, surrounded by family and friends.
He and Evelyn were blessed to have four sons and they raised their boys on the family farm where he was the third generation Mills’ to live. He continued to live there until his passing.
Ralph was a charter member of the Kenaston Lions and the famous Kenaston Superdraft. Sports were always a big part of his life, as a player, a father cheering on his boys and later as a grandpa, never missing his grandchildren’s sporting events. He had his own special seat at the Kenaston rink, rarely missing a Blizzard game. Coffee Row was the place for him to meet friends and catch up on the daily gossip.
A Celebration of Ralph’s life took place at Kenaston Place on Monday, August 11 at 2 p.m. Interment and lunch followed.
For friends so wishing memorials in memory of Ralph may be made to Kenaston Parks and Rec., or a charity of one’s choice.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Stone
The family of Fran Stone wish to announce her passing on Thursday, August 21, 2014 after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 70. She leaves to mourn her two daughters Rebecca and Todd Farrell and Nada Stone and Ray Melendez-Duke; and her prides and joys otherwise known as her grandchildren Liana, Miranda and Logan Farrell, Paige and Kendra DeMong, Eric and Kynan Melendez-Duke and Shelby Anton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jim and Brenda Stone, sister-in-law Gladys Scully, brother-in-law Walter Myers and sisters-in-law Shirley Zielinski and Anne Gervais as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Ross in 1976; her parents and her parents-in-law as well as her brother Paul Cechvala, her sister Joyce Myers and her sister-in-law Myrna Stone. Fran was born April 9, 1944 in Winnipeg Manitoba. She married the love of her life, Ross, in 1967 and they moved from Manitoba to live in Davidson in 1969 after a brief stay in Regina when Ross realized his heart belonged on the family farm. Fran worked at the Bank of Montreal until Ross’ tragic passing. She picked up the pieces of her shattered life to raise her two girls building a house on the Stone family farm and residing there until her passing. Fran worked for thirty plus years for the local John Deere dealership as a bookkeeper retiring in 2009. While her girls were young, after they left home and right up until her passing Fran volunteered for numerous organizations in town like the skating club, Donor’s Choice, Minor Ball, United Church, Library Board, Music Festival, Legion and the list goes on. She worked countless hours on the Rink committee to build a new rink in town catering, working bingos, and selling raffle tickets. Fran bowled and curled in town for years. Fran was an avid reader and Blue Jays fan; she spent countless hours in her garden and flowerbeds, sewed all her girls’ clothes when they were young, and in the age of digital cameras Fran scrapbooked those pictures into beautiful stories. She was dedicated to the lives of her children and grandchildren and spent hours upon hours at rinks, ball diamonds and school gymnasiums as their number one fan and photographer. After fighting a battle with breast cancer five years ago and winning, the cancer came back with a vengeance in June of this year. Fran bravely fought her battle, never complaining and was able to remain at home until six days before her passing. The family would like to thank friends and family for their cards, thoughts, prayers, food and endless support.
The funeral service was held at the Davidson United Church at 2:00 on Tuesday, August 26. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Davidson Swimming Pool Fund, The United Church Memorial Fund or The Cancer Society. Arrangements in care of Hanson`s Funeral Service Ltd. (306-567-2020).

Farrell
A Tribute to Alice Farrell by Bev Farrell (daughter)
Mom was born June 28, 1937 and passed away peacefully on July 29, 2014 after battling cancer for several years. She was the oldest of four children. On December 28, 1955 she married Richard Walter Farrell. Mom and Dad had 4 children, Brenda (Don Chernick), Diane (John Laidlaw), Beverley and Todd (Rebecca) and six grandchildren, Myles and Michael Farrell, Alexandra Farrell, and Liana, Miranda and Logan Farrell.
Mom had her hands into many, many things. She sold Avon for years then later she sold Tupperware. Selling Tupperware allowed her to go many miles. Her travels led her to places all over Saskatchewan then Toronto and Orlando, Florida. During these Tupperware years, she had time to decorate quite a few wedding cakes as well as tend to her larger-than-life garden. Many days were spent weeding and harvesting that garden.
We all had to take turns getting potatoes for that night’s supper. Mom had asked me to go get potatoes from the garden. For the record I know it was Todd’s turn, however Mom sent me. I heard someone knocking on the window. Thinking it was Todd I turned around and stuck my tongue out. It wasn’t Todd it was Mom…Oops… She opened the side door and called out…”you just wait till you get back in here young lady”. Needless to say that was the day I found a new hiding spot in the garden and stayed there till I thought the coast was clear.
As Brenda and Diane got older they decided to go to town to have a little fun. Curfew was midnight…well they missed that. When they finally made it home Mom met them at the door—Brenda got to go to bed…Diane had to do chores…Diane didn’t exactly think that was fair considering Brenda was the only one with a driver’s licence.
Mom enjoyed numerous different activities. She loved playing Bingo; she crocheted many, many doilies. She belonged to the Nis’Ku Wildlife Federation and remained a wildlife enthusiast. She loved her Blue Jays. When the game was on you had to “shush” as “her boys” were playing. She went to many Roughrider games to cheer the Riders on. In 2009 she attended the Grey Cup in Calgary. Mom was an avid hockey fan…going to many games in Moose Jaw. She loved curling, in earlier years participating…in later years attending the Briar and Scottie Tournament of Hearts with Aunt Dorothy. She took many trips to Moose Jaw and Regina and even south of the border to do little bit of gambling.
But her all-time favourite thing to do was cook or bake for everyone. One of her dreams was to open her own cafe which she was able to realize when she opened Alice’s Kozy Korner in Craik. Mom has baked enough of her special chocolate cake, cinnamon buns and butter tarts to feed an army or two. And let’s not forget those cheese moons. Mom is probably up in heaven right now elbow deep in bread dough.
Mom’s grandchildren were her pride and joy. She spent many hours at rinks, gyms and ball diamonds watching and cheering very proudly.
Well, Mom, it’s time to say goodbye now—it’s your time to fly with the eagles—finally free from pain.
We know you are up in heaven having a waltz with Dad.