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July 9, 1943 – June 3, 2025
Peacefully at the Pinawa Hospital, Shirley Oliver of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba passed away at the age of 81 years.
She was predeceased by her husband John and is survived by her one son Jim, as well as other extended family.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Shirley’s memorial page using the comment field below.
October 27, 1933 – March 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Yvonne Still (nee Shand) at the Grace Hospital on March 5, 2025. Yvonne was a beloved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Yvonne was born on October 27, 1933, and is survived by her three children, Paul (Joan) Still, Murray (Brenda) Still, and Lori Kearney and (Denys Duke), as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and her younger brother Bruce Soulsby, as well as foster children that she mothered. She is also survived by her very special friend, Dale Phillips.
Yvonne was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Ernest W. (Ernie) Still, parents Private Joseph Howard Oig, Winifred Shand (nee Thomas). She was also predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Jane Still and her brothers, Glen Shand and Garfield Soulsby. In addition, she was lovingly supported and cared for by her foster parents Rodney and Florence Spence who were an integral part of her life.
Yvonne dedicated her life to the care and nurture of her family and friends. She had a determined attitude and a positive mindset that underpinned her enthusiasm for all she did. Yvonne brought people together in both her personal and professional life. She was ahead of her time by being a professional career woman as well as a mother. Her life’s work was dedicated to the healing of those trapped in addictions as demonstrated by her work with Nechi Institute in Edmonton Alberta, Manitobans for Healing and Reconciliation, and the Stoney Medicine Lodge, which produced a documentary covering 25-years of the Lutselk’e Band in the Northwest Territories.
Yvonne has left a legacy of community service for her children and grandchildren. She will be loved and missed by all whom she has touched, her family, friends, and those in the greater community.
A memorial service will be held for Yvonne on Wednesday, March 12 at 10:30 AM; at St. Clements Anglican Church, #7 St. Clements Drive, Selkirk, MB. (When entering Selkirk turn right on St. Clements Drive (it is the road just before the 55+ Bldg.) when entering Selkirk).
Interment to follow at St. Clements Cemetery.
MOTHER
A flower’s petals droop and fall
When her allotted days are done:
The essence of beauty lives
After setting sun.
And the seeds she nurtured,
Wherever they be, are one
In kinship—each to other—
Blessed in the cherished love
Richly bestowed by Mother.
Written by Winifred N. Hulbert
Copyright from her book “down My Road”
Used by permission of her daughter, Rev. Lois #. (Kreager) Graham
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August 20, 1948 – October 19, 2024
Shirley was born and grew up in Stonewall Manitoba. She moved many times but would always return to Stonewall knowing this was her home.
Shirley attended Bobby Bend School and ran track when she was younger, she enjoyed the outdoors, garage sales, markets and loved shopping. Her favourite stops were Winners, Canadian Tire and of course the Avon catalogues. Shirley loved animals and always had either a cat a dog or both.
She worked many years at Leo’s Sales and Service in the administration and accounting department and spent countless hours and weekends being part of the Ladies Auxiliary and supporting the Stonewall Legion and spending the remainder of her spare time helping out with the grandchildren and having fun with friends.
Shirley was predeceased by her loving husband Roderick in 2006, her beautiful daughter Cheryl in 2017, as well as her Sister Jean that same year. Shirley’s Mom Cecile passed away last year in 2023. Her Mom was her sidekick and best friend throughout her life.
Shirley leaves us to remember her infectious laugh and her love of life. She is survived by her Son Ricky and wife Jody, Grandchildren Ethan, Taylor, Alexis, Ariana and Kennedy. She also leaves many great friends who were like family to her.
The family would like to thank all the doctors, homecare workers, neighbours and friends who helped Shirley in the last few years.
We will see you soon but till then you will always be in our hearts.
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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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Peacefully, on January 6, 2022 at the Arborg Personal Care Home, Shirley passed away at the age of 91.
We would like to thank the staff of the Arborg PCH for the kindness and care Shirley received. Also, thank you to Dr. Donnelly for his care and visits to Shirley.
In accordance with Shirley’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.
Thank you to Rick Kotaska and the staff at Interlake Cremation for their help and assistance.
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