Tag: Obituary

Shirley Ruth Compton

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Ruth Compton of Thompson, MB was called to her eternal home after a 2 year fight with cancer on April 21, 2023 at the age of 69 years. She passed, surrounded by family and friends, shortly before 1pm, in the palliative care room at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre. It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ruth.

She was born Shirley Ruth Carberry on July 27, 1953 to Austin and Mabel Carberry in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. It is in Corner Brook where Ruth met and married Ray Compton on December 27, 1976. Ruth resided there until she moved to Thompson, Manitoba on January 2nd, 1977.

Ruth Loved to bake and cook. People came from far and wide for her Homemade Bread, tea buns or just a cup of Tetley Tea. Ruth worked as a Tax Preparer part time from 1979 to 1994 under U&R Tax Service then she opened Ruth’s Tax Service in January of 1995 which she operated up until the tax season of 2021.

Ruth was a soldier of the Salvation Army in Thompson from 1982 until 2022, she then transferred her soldiership to the Englee, NL corps upon closure in Thompson. The church was fortunate to have her as a Sunday school teacher, treasurer, and a volunteer for various projects such as the Christmas Kettles, Red Shield, family services food bank and the Christmas hampers, Ruth’s strong faith was evident in everything she did.

Ruth is predeceased by her parents Austin and Mabel Carberry, as well as her sisters Peggy and Cathy, son in-law Darrell Salmon, in-laws Arthur and Susie Compton and numerous brother and sister in-laws. She is survived by the love of her life Ray, daughter Lisa, son Raymond (Candace), son Keith (Lauren), brothers Robert (Julia) of St Andrews NL, Terry (Pauline) of Corner Brook NL, Eric (Elizabeth) of Mineville, NS, Keith (Kim) of Corner Brook NL, sister Lois of Cambridge, ON, Grandson Austin, Granddaughters Madison and Scarlet Rae, sister in-law Hazel (Ron) of Corner Brook NL, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cancer Care Manitoba, the various doctors and nurses at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre and Dr. Coleman and Nurse Practitioner Rachelle Huculak from the Northern Health Region for the tremendous care that Ruth received from July of 2021 until her passing.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at the Thompson Pentecostal Assembly at 126 Goldeye in Thompson, MB on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2:00pm. Ruth’s best friend, Debbie Clarke from the Salvation Army, will be officiating. There will be a service in Englee, NL in the fall where Ruth will be laid to rest.

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Alain Michel Lévêque

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May 26, 1973 – April 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Alain Leveque on April 23, 2023 at the age of 49 years with family by his side.

Left to cherish his memory are his mom Née Lambert, Monique (Robert), his father Jimmy (Louise), brother Jean-Marc, sisters Joanne Robidoux, Isabelle Hammer (Vince), Danielle Wollmann (Stephen), Matthew Vincent (Jessica), uncle René (Glynis), Jacqueline (née Guay) and Odile (née Vandel), as well as many other aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

Alain worked at Canada Life for years and excelled at his job.  He was a hard worker and took pride in a job well done.

Alain had a passion for fishing and he was a “gym rat”.  He made lots of friends and was a great teaser.

Sincere thanks for the Cancer Care team and all the palliative care nurses and doctors for their love and compassion at Riverview Health Centre.

Cremation has taken place.  In keeping with Alain’s wishes, there will be no visitation, family members will hold a private family memorial.

A special thanks to my sister, Marie Delorme (Lambert) for her compassion and devoted care of Alain.  I picked a great godmother.  Special thanks to Guy Delorme for his ongoing help.

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Dorothy Ann Buys Holowachuk

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With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mum, Grandma, and Great Grandma, Dorothy Ann Buys Holowachuk, (81) of Selkirk on April 22, 2023.

Dorothy Ann is survived by her children Deanna, Francine and Doug; grandchildren, Andy, Steve, Craig, Cindy, Derek, Quinn and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Tyarra, Jaden and Jeanelle; and many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Mel, her parents Ann and Theodoor Buys, brother and sisters George, Joan, and Betty, and beloved cousin Anneke.

Dorothy Ann graduated from Winnipeg General School of Nursing in 1963 and went on to build a notable career in nursing. She became Assistant Director of Nursing and Staff Development Coordinator at the Selkirk Hospital at the age of 24, developing and delivering a Nurse’s Aide training program, and assisted in the development of the Red River College Health Care Aide Certificate Program. She was also a Serving Sister with St. John Ambulance, volunteering in first aid and CPR. She helped establish the first CPR network in Selkirk.

From her early days in nursing she had a heart for the elderly. While working at the Selkirk Hospital, she developed cooperative programs with Selkirk nursing homes. She was asked by the Oddfellows and Rebekahs to assist in planning, opening and running a new personal care home, Golden Links Lodge. Golden Links opened in 1980, and Dorothy Ann completed her Advanced Certificate in Gerontology in 1982. While in the role of Administrator at Golden Links, and after her retirement in 1997, she served on committees with Manitoba Health as a long term care representative and, in 1995, was invited to serve on a national committee in Ottawa to develop assessment tools and management indicators for continuing care in Canada.

Dorothy Ann was a nurse in her profession as well as in life, always caring for those who entered her door. She provided many meals, clothes, and care, took in the sick, fostered babies, and welcomed grandchildren. Resusci Anne and Resusci Baby made appearances at home in preparation of CPR classes she taught. Offering advice and medical advocacy, she cared for friends and family members in daily life and in last days. She remembered birthdays and made so many of her special meatballs at the request of her grandsons that she no longer liked them herself. She had many traditions, notably her Christmas Eve open house which was open to all, and she delighted in having those she loved gather together.

Her first love was her family, and she became known as master of laundry. No stain was too tough and no fabric too delicate. She loved spending time at Gull Lake reading, playing board games and puzzles, hosting guests, enjoying morning coffee at the neighbours, and having adventures with the Red Hat ladies and Stead Seniors. She could be seen out in the lake with Muggsy on her lap, enjoying a float on her tire tube. Friday nights at the lake were always spent at the Stead Hall playing bingo. Summers at Gull Lake meant attending the Gospel Mission Church where she joked that she “sang in self-defense” as the music was so robust, lively, and inspiring.

She loved music and loved to sing. She sang in many choirs throughout her life, and the Christ Church Choir was especially dear to her. She was a lifelong member of Christ Church and served on many different committees as well as serving lunches, reading, and being passionately involved in the music and choir programs.

She caught the travel bug as a young woman traveling to Portugal and Spain. Later together with Mel, she spent extended periods of time in the Netherlands often also venturing out to England, France, or other countries during their time in Europe. Together they visited family in Australia. A long time sponsor of foster children through World Vision, she was invited on a dream trip to meet her foster child in Indonesia. This was particularly dear to her as it was where her father was born and raised. She made a lifelong friend on a trip to the Bahamas. She always found an Anglican church to attend wherever she was travelling and made special connections wherever she went.

Please join us in celebrating Dorothy Ann’s life at Christ Church Anglican in Selkirk at 227 McLean Ave, on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Youth for Christ Selkirk, 426 Clandeboye Ave. Selkirk, MB R1A 0X6.

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Anne Maria Schroeder (nee Josten)

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On April 13 2023 at Betel Home, Anne slipped quietly away at 94 years. 

She leaves behind daughter Monika Beatty and son Jeffrey Schroeder along with his wife Lydia Holt-Schroeder to celebrate her long life well lived.  She also is survived by her granddaughter Carly Beatty (Shawn), grandchildren Brittany Holt (Brian), and Justin Holt (Raychel) (great grandchildren Rio and Maverick), together with family and friends in Germany and Minnesota, predeceased by two brothers and a sister.

Born in Dinslaken, Germany October 26 1928, she survived and conquered many challenges over the years.  Anne married Rudi (died Sep/1998) and subsequently they, along with their young daughter Monika, left for an ocean voyage to Canada in Apr/1955, arriving by train from Quebec City in what would be their home in Winnipeg.  She knew no English and had no family or friends in the new land.  After many years in Winnipeg, she later moved and loved living at her home on Netley Creek in Petersfield where she spent many hours in her yard and garden.

Anne was a creative soul and always one to lend a hand.  She loved nature and wrote many poems about its beauty.  She knit, crocheted, and collected many things, most notably dolls of which she had thousands over the years. She created all manner of accessories for her beloved dolls and they were a source of pride and joy to her, and she enjoyed exhibiting them on a few occasions.

Anne always had a great love of children and they instinctively could feel that and were also drawn to her.  She had many stories to tell them and songs to sing.  One of her most loved jobs over the years was in housekeeping on the maternity ward of Misericordia Hospital where she received an award for her caring work.  Of course for mom, the bonus was being with all those babies!  On one of her many casino bus trips down to Mahnomen, MN she collected money for and donated it to their Boys and Girls Club.

Cremation has taken place and honouring her wishes there will be no service. She would say take a walk in the beautiful natural world and remember me there.   Should anyone wish to make donations in her name, please consider one that supports children or nature. We would also like to thank the staff of the Betel Personal Care Home for their care, support and compassion during the time our mom resided there. We also thank Kim, the companion visitor, who brightened up mom’s life these past months.

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Thomas Frank Raabe

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We are heartbroken to announce the tragic and sudden passing of our brother, Tom Raabe.

Further obituary to follow.

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