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Jill Lorraine Young

September 5, 1948 – August 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Jill Lorraine Young of Selkirk and Gull Lake. Jill passed away on August 5th, 2025 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre at the age of 76.

Jill was born on September 5th to Ross and Edna Hambly. She was an “air force brat” and as such the family moved around a lot before settling in Winnipeg and Gimli.

She met the love of her life Craig while they were both attending Silver Heights Collegiate in Winnipeg. Jill and Craig were married in 1967. They had 2 sons Robert and Brad. Her family was her greatest joy!

Jill will always be remembered for her kindness, her compassion, and her gentle spirit. She gave constant support and inspiration to her many nieces and nephews who were always welcome to visit or even live with her family when necessary. She was very dedicated to her family and to her friends. Jill had great inner strength, was a good listener, and could always be counted on for advice or help when needed.

With close friends Bev and Denny Janz, Craig and Jill opened and operated Interlake Brewers in Selkirk for many years. She was a contributing factor to the store’s success. In particular, she very much enjoyed meeting and assisting customers select their beer and wine making supplies.

Over the years, Jill and Craig hosted numerous social events at their homes in Minnedosa, Selkirk, and Gull Lake. Kinsmen parties in Selkirk were famous, but the annual Gull Lake “feasts and skits” were the most memorable to all those fortunate enough to attend. She also loved to host family get togethers for special occasions such as Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving.

Jill was an excellent cook and homemaker. Her flowers and gardens at the lake drew constant praise. Gull Lake was her “happy place”. It was Jill and Craig’s retirement home before recently moving back to Selkirk. It was there that they shared so many good memories with family and friends. Thanks to the girls that walked with her most mornings. One of her great joys in life. She loved you all!

Jill will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years Craig, her son Brad, her brother Doug (Burma), and her many nieces, nephews, in laws and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents (Ross and Edna Hambly), her son Robert, 3 brothers (Gary, Grant, and Rick), as well as some Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Cremation has taken place. Interment will follow in the near future. A “Celebration of Life” is planned for a future date, which is yet to be determined.

Many thanks to the staff at the Selkirk hospital for their kindness and care.

Donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.

Family and Friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Jill’s memorial page using the comment field below.

Sharon McLellan (née McCullough)

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November 15, 1959 – July 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon McLellan (née McCullough) on July 25, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 65.

Sharon was born on November 15, 1959, in Winnipeg to Eva McCullough (née Karpick) and Gerald McCullough. She was deeply rooted in her community and cherished by all who knew her for her warmth, strength, and unwavering love for her family.

She was predeceased by her father Gerald, mother Eva, husband Ed, sister Kathleen, and daughter-in-law Alyssa.

Sharon is survived by her loving children: Cale (Asami), Jeremy (Camille), Stephan, and Lisa; her sister Linda; brothers Tim and Ken; and her cherished grandchildren: Peyton, Aidah, Ella, Kenji, and Levi.

Highlights of Sharon’s youth include her love of sports—she played, enjoyed, and excelled at softball, coached by her father, and spent many memorable years as a speed skater with the St. James Speed Skating Club. The club was a major part of her life growing up and a source of joy and accomplishment.

Sharon went on to attend nursing school and dedicated much of her career to helping others as a nurse at the Health Sciences Centre. She also spent many joyful summers serving as the camp nurse at Faith Bible Camp, where her compassion and energy were a blessing to many.

In the later years of her adult life, Sharon became highly knowledgeable in alternative health treatments. She took pride in sharing her vast medical and health knowledge with anyone who needed guidance or support, always eager to help others feel better in both body and spirit.

Family was at the heart of Sharon’s life. She was always deeply involved in her children’s lives, keeping them busy with sports, church, and activities. Alongside her husband Ed, Sharon fostered many children over the years—creating a loving, welcoming home where countless young people found care, guidance, and joy. There are many more sons and daughters out there who will remember Sharon’s kindness and spirit.

Her home on Whitegates Crescent was a place where fun, laughter, and hospitality were always in full supply. She was beloved not only by her own children, but also by their friends from school and church, all of whom were welcomed like family. Sharon had a larger-than-life personality, and she made sure every holiday—especially Christmas and Thanksgiving—was a time of joy, tradition, and togetherness.

A time of remembrance will be held on Thursday, August 7, starting at 7:00 p.m. at St. James Gospel Chapel, 337 Inglewood Street, Winnipeg.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Faith Bible Camp, an organization close to Sharon’s heart.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives she touched.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Sharon’s memorial page using the comment field below.

Wanda Borley (nee Bassham)

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January 11, 1952 – July 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wanda at the age of 73 years after a short illness.

Wanda worked as an RN at the St. Boniface Hospital for over 30 years and retired in 2009. She loved camping, fishing, golf and curling. She swam 5 miles for a medal when she was only 13 years old. She cherished family and friends and family get togethers.

She was predeceased by her parents May and Reg Bassham and her younger brother Allan Bassham.

She will be greatly missed by her husband Curt and their sons Dion (Rose), Darren (Cassidy) as well as her sister Joan (Barry), brother Reg (Deb), sister Connie (Roland) and half-sister Kathleen and her 5 grandchildren who loved her very much, Matthew, Mirra, Jayda, Joe and Leni as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family thanks the personnel at Riverview Health Centre for their care and compassion in making Wanda comfortable in her final days.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Riverview Health Centre, One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB., R3L 2P4.

A small family gathering will be convened at a later date.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Wanda’s memorial page using the comment field below.

Marie Therese Seraphine Ross (nee Libbrecht)

Beverly Moss

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In Loving Memory…

September 5, 1946 – July 5, 2025

We’re heartbroken to share that our mom, Bev Moss, passed away peacefully with love around her after an incredibly tough journey with illness. She fought hard and was strong right to the end. We’re so grateful she’s finally at peace.

Bev was truly one of a kind—her support was unwavering; her humour was subtle and her kindness ran deep. She leaves behind her children Daryl (Theresa), Lori (Rob), and Lee (Laurie), her six grandkids who adored her; Tamara, Johnathon, Patrick, Danielle, Josh and Sam; her husband Peter Moss, and Darryl Coates, father of her children. Being the first of 11 children, she was more than just a sister, she was a caregiver and supporter to her siblings: Tracey, Kerry, Susan, Debbie, Wendy, Judy, Linda, Rob and 2 that have passed early in life: John and Michael. She also leaves behind her friends, extended family, and all the people (and animals) she made room for and touched in her life.

She had a huge soft spot for strays—whether it was a cat, an injured duck or chipmunk or someone going through a rough time. She welcomed them all with open arms and an open door until they were strong enough to move on. Bev volunteered with the Kenora Cat Shelter and truly believed animals deserved just as much care and compassion as people.

Her love of music was lifelong—she shared it with her kids and grandkids, and going to concerts together were great memories. She always had music on in the house had a soft spot for Alice Cooper, Pink Floyd, Meatloaf and so many others. She was also an avid reader, always a book in hand and this love also ran through her children and grandchildren. Talking and swapping books, she’d read pretty much everything she could get her hands on.

Bev also had a magic touch in the garden. She knew everything about plants, helped others with any questions and created an incredible landscape of plants in her yard. Life by the lake brought her peace, and she loved cultivating her many gardens, watching the chipmunks, and any other little visitors who stopped by. She had many stories of critters in their yard and on and around their dock.

Over the years, she went through many creative phases—macrame, knitting scarves, sweaters (including for dogs), dishcloths, and later, detailed needlepoint portraits of her grandkids and creative pictures. Whatever she made, it came from the heart.

She welcomed everyone—boyfriends, girlfriends, friends of friends. If you were in her orbit, you felt it. But if you hurt someone she loved? Watch out. She stood her ground like no one else.

We teased her a lot about her love of Kleenex—if she didn’t have a pocket, you’d find a tissue stuffed up her sleeve, beside her or hidden somewhere on her body. We learned to check every load of laundry.

Bev lived with health challenges most of her adult life, but never let them define her. She managed it all without complaint, and just kept showing up—with love, grit, and strength.

We already miss her so much – her stories, our chats, her steady presence, and her fierce love. She was simply the best.

For those wondering about a service – Mom was never one for big fusses. She didn’t want a big production – just something simple. She was cremated privately, as she wished, and a small celebration of life will follow. We’ll honour her with love, honey cruellers, and maybe Alice Coopers “I’ll Never Cry” in the background. She warned us not to fuss…and promised to haunt us if we did.

If you’d like to honour her, donations can be made to the Kenora Cat Shelter, a cause she cared deeply about. Kenora Cat Shelter – Helping Cats Find Forever Homes Since 2003

Please feel free to leave a message or memory below—we’d love to hear how Bev touched your life.