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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
9
Mrs Mackean reports the death of her nephew Willis Lees aged 27 of New Westminster. He drowned while trying to hold a fellow worker as their boat capsized. The body was recovered two weeks after he was missed and the funeral was held on Monday. Mrs Lees was formerly Katie Beard.
Mrs Isabella Douglas widow of James Douglas died at Crandall July 6 at age 80. Born Perth County Ontario she moved to Lenore district in 1883 and married in 1892. Surviving daughters Mrs W Long Crandall Winnipeg and Mrs Della from Winnipeg plus sons Clifton La Riviere and Elmer Crandall and brothers Eldon Wright Lenore and Edward Calgary. Funeral July 9 at Crandall United Church with burial Arrow River Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Frederick Reeves died at Winnipeg General Hospital after a lengthy illness. A July 7 funeral at Holy Trinity church in Two Creeks was conducted by Rev BO Whitfield with C S Rothery assisting. Pallbearers included H D Armitage and A Kyle. Burial followed in Two Creeks cemetery. Born February 1875 in Herefordshire England, Reeves immigrated to Canada in 1882 and married Jennie Morton in 1901. He and his wife retired from their Two Creeks farm to Miniota. Surviving are his wife, two sons John and Harry of Two Creeks, seven grandchildren, a sister Mrs A Webster of Welwyn, four brothers Frank of Virden and Wm Maxfield of Two Creeks.
Faithful correspondent notes service led by Rev J B Francis with solo by J R Lynch. Casket bearers included George Reid Elmer Finkbeiner M Jotinson Wm Cumberland and Harold and Ernest Brown. Flower girls Ruby Cumberland Eleanor Johnston Dorothy Finkbeiner Catherine Vail Cumberland. Mrs Borland mourns a good mother with six children six grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren including one grandson who died in World War II. Sister Lucy Kees resides in Duhamel Alberta.
Mary Louisa Borland, pioneer resident of Crandall district, died after a stroke on July 2. Born September 28 1863 in Kirkton Ontario, she married Thomas Borland and lived in Darlingville Crandall, active in church and WMS and W.A. services. Her funeral was July 18 at Crandall United Church.
In loving memory of Dr R K Chalmers who passed away July 27 1949. Ever remembered by his wife and family. Also memory of J Thomas Le'ond who died July 21 1947 and Lyall who died April 12 1945. Ever remembered by Mrs Leland and Family.
Elsie Doreen Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Phillips married Harvey Meurice Stilleon son of Mr and Mrs P Bull at the bride’s home in Isabella on July 5 at 2 pm Reverend H J Bowman officiated with Mr Shipey Walmelly assisting. The bride wore pink nylon marquisette with seed pearl coronet and carried sweetheart roses. Bridesmaid Miss Muriel Musgrove wore blue nylon marquisette with matching veil and roses. Out of town guests included Dave Whyte of Kelowna B C Mrs I Kirk of Winnipeg and Donald Still of Flin Flon. A four tiered cake and pink and white peonies decorated the reception. The couple will reside west of Isabella.
Bev erley Davison and Philip Tillson Barteaux were married at Barteaux Shier Crandall United church at 2:30 pm on July 14. Rev J Francis officiated. The bride wore white satin with lace and rose bouquet. groom is son of Mr and Mrs O T Barteaux of Birtle. A reception followed. couple will reside near Birtle.
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