Category Archives: Obituary

Davidson, Obituary

Obituary: Folk, Mary

Mary Folk
Mary Folk

Folk, Mary
June 10, 1930 — Dec. 16, 2015

It is with sadness the family of Mary Folk announces her sudden passing.

Mary is survived by her loving family: children Janet Folk (Allan Burwell), Sharon Fowlie (Cyril), Don (Charlene), Lois Dueck (Larry) and Audrey MacDonald (Ken).

Mary also leaves to mourn her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Peter, sister Florence and brothers Clifford and Stanley.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at a later date in the spring of 2016.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Mary may be directed to the Davidson Swimming Pool Fund, cheques payable to the Town of Davidson.

Hanson’s Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.

Davidson, Kenaston, Obituary

Obituary: Thurlow, Rudy

Rudy Thurlow
Rudy Thurlow

Thurlow, Rudy
Aug. 26, 1932 — Dec. 18, 2015

It is with sadness the family of Rudy Thurlow announces his passing.

Rudy is survived by his wife Val; daughters Marion (Ross), Fran (Tom) and Carol; son Chris (Stephanie); daughter-in-law Leanne (Steve); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as his family from the Davidson Health Centre where he resided for the past 17 years.

Rudy was predeceased by his father Rodolf, mother Ruth, brother Geofrey, sisters Muriel and Leila and son Rudy Jr.

At Rudy’s request there will be a family service and burial at a later date.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Rudy may be directed to the Heartland Health Region Activities Department.

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

Hanley, Obituary

Chasmar, Dale

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1943 — 2015

Born on May 27, 1943, Dennis Dale Chasmar was the second son born to Gordon and Ida Chasmar. Dale passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015.

He is survived by his wife Toni, son Chris (partner Lianna Lillies, children Julie and Ryley), son Cam (wife Melanie, daughter Addison), brothers-in-law Kolja de Regt (Audrey) and family, John de Regt (Laurie) and family, Uncle Leslie Chasmar (Pat) and family.

Predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Ida, brother Barry, in-laws John and Sonja deRegt, sister-in-law Linda de Regt, nephew Bob de Regt.

Dale grew up in Hanley, engaging for most of his life in the love of ball, pitching as often as possible. His second love was golf. He spent many years on the Hanley golf course, as well as the course at Dundurn Camp. He graduated from Hanley School in 1961, working after school at his parents’ BA Service station, pumping gas and fixing tires. He then worked for L. C. Duddridge selling farm equipment and vehicles. He continued being a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays during his life.

In 1966, Dale and Ivar Remmen bought the Melfort Motor Hotel. During his seven years in Melfort, he made many friends and was involved with the Melfort Board of Trade and the Melfort Elks Club.

In 1968 Dale married Toni de Regt. They lived in Melfort until 1973, when Dale and Ivar sold the hotel and moved back to Saskatoon.

Son Christopher was born in 1973. Dale started farming with his parents at Hanley in the summer of 1974. Cameron Gordon was born in 1977. Dale’s two sons were his pride and joy.

They lived in Saskatoon for 12 years, all the while he commuted to the farm at Hanley. During the winters, Dale worked at various jobs. In time, he was at the Army and Navy Store, The Bay, The Executive Hotel, the Elks club in Saskatoon, and finally getting into Saskatoon Real Estate market, working for Montreal Trust.

In 1985, they sold the house in Saskatoon and moved to Hanley.

In 1990, Dale traveled to Iowa to attend the auctioneering school there. “The Big Brown Bug Bit the Big Brown Bear” line was heard many times during that time. He thoroughly enjoyed auctioneering, working for several auctioneers over this time.

In 2000, Dale was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He continued to farm and auctioneer for several more years until Parkinson’s forced him to retire. During his final years, Addison Sonja Chasmar was born to Cam and Mel. She provided a spark to his life that was outstanding.

Dale and Toni continued to live in Hanley until his passing. We are so thankful for the outstanding care that was given to Dale by the Saskatoon rural home care workers. We will be forever grateful to them. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hanley Fire Hall. Funeral services were held in Hanley Centennial Hall on Saturday, December 12 at 1 p.m. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.

Kenaston, Obituary

Matovich, Ann

Ann Matovich
Ann Matovich

Matovich, Ann
1924 – 2015

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Ann Matovich, age 91, on Dec. 2, 2015 at Royal University Hospital.

Ann will be lovingly remembered by her children Genevieve, Diana (Jim) and John, as well as other family members. She was predeceased by her husband Steve in 1997.

A graveside service was held in Kenaston on Dec. 7, 2015. Special thanks to Fr. Rehl from RUH. Memorial donations may be made in Ann’s name to St. Andrew’s Parish (Box 94, Kenaston, SK S0G 1A0) or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home (306-244-5577).

Davidson, Obituary

Helen Dougan

Helen Dougan
Helen Dougan

Helen Dougan

Helen Margaret Dougan was born on Nov. 11, 1924 in Birsay, Sask., to Don and Lena Cameron. Helen grew up with her older brother Don and younger sister Marguerite. After graduating from Grade 12 in Birsay, Helen attended Normal School and then proceeded to teach in Moose Range and Hudson Bay, Sask.

On July 9, 1948 she married the love of her life, Wilmot Dougan, and moved to the family farm northeast of Davidson. Three children joined this union — Barbara, Stuart and Carol.

Helen was very involved in her children’s education and other activities such as ballet, choir, 4-H and Scouts. As her children graduated and began to leave home Helen continued her own education by correspondence. In 1983 she graduated from the University of Saskatchewan obtaining her bachelor’s degree in sociology.

In 1978 Helen and Wilmot retired from the farm and moved into Davidson. This enabled Helen to become involved in many organizations in town. When her grandchildren arrived she enjoyed teaching them to read, sew and do many crafts. She also enjoyed watching their sporting events whenever she could. Her grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.

After Wilmot passed away in 2007 she remained active in the Davidson Seniors and always enjoyed a great game of bridge. Helen lived independently until March 2015 when she moved into the Davidson Health Centre. Helen often commented on how glad she was to be living there and how well everyone was looking after her.

Helen passed away on Nov. 21, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents Don and Lena Cameron, her brother Don and her husband Wilmot, along with other family members. She is survived by her loving family: daughter Barbara (Charlie) Goldie and daughter Leslie; son Stuart (Pat) Dougan and family Erin (Billy) Gust and their children Will, Eva and Georgia; Andrew and Jarrett (Chandra) Dougan; daughter Carol (Hugh) Jordan and family Ellis and Kalea; also her sister Marguerite Gallaway and sister-in-law Ruby Phillips.

The celebration of Helen’s life was held on Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Davidson United Church with Rev. Ursula Wiig preceding. Interment held at the Davidson Cemetery with Hanson’s Funeral Home in charge.

Davidson, Obituary

Church, Evangeline (Angie)

Angie Church
Angie Church

Evangeline (Angie) Emma Church
Dec. 21, 1935 — Sept. 12, 2015

Angie was the second of six children born to George and Christina Redl of Wakaw, Sask. She had many fond memories of growing up with her sisters and brothers. She started working in the food service industry, a long and fulfilling career.

She worked in many places, finally settling in Davidson, as this was where her husband Lloyd Church was from. She worked at J.V.’s Cafe and the Davidson Hotel, where she was employed for more than 25 years.

Angie enjoyed visiting with family and friends, gardening, playing bingo, watching sports, making perogies and cabbage rolls.

She moved back to Wakaw to care for her mother and lived there even after her mother passed away. She came back to Davidson in November 2014. She really enjoyed her time in Davidson.

In the middle of August 2015, she fell and broke her hip. She passed away suddenly while awaiting a second surgery at Royal University Hospital.

Angie is lovingly remembered by daughter Pam (Kevin) Webber; grandchildren Dawn (Tim) and Aaron (friend Doreen); great-grandchildren Bryanna, Quinnton, Joshuwa and Lillie; also sisters Georgina Baudais, Elaine Kurtenbach and brother Arnold (Marg) Redl and many nieces, nephew and great-niece and nephews; also brother-in-law Ken (Sharon) Church and their family.

She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd; parents George and Christina; sister Eileen; brother Armand; and brothers-in-law Philip Baudais and James Kurtenbach.

A celebration of Evangeline’s life was held Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Davidson. It was officiated by Rev. Father Joseph Gyim-Austin, with the tribute by Arnold Redl; readers Bryanna Webber and Kylie Redl-Gosselin; registers Betty McLaren and Eleanor Schollar; active urnbearers Bryanna Webber, Quinnton Lockton, Joshuwa Webber and Lillie Webber; organist Lyle Kowalski. Hanson’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Interment will be held in the spring at Wakaw Cemetery.