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LEWIS: Clifford (Cliff) Wakefield Lewis passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, on Saturday, January 6, 2007 with his loving family at his bedside. Cliff was born at Hayfield, Manitoba, September 18, 1921, son of Alice and Fred Lewis. He was predeceased by his wife, Hilda. Cliff attended Central and Earl Haigh Schools. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1940, serving on the HMCS Mount Royal. After discharge, Cliff was employed with Anglo Canadian Oil, which later became Petro-Can. Cliff delivered to many farmers in the Brandon district, later working in the office until his retirement after 43 years. Cliff was an avid member of the Royal Canadian Legion #3. He enjoyed dancing at the Legion and was an active member of the Brandon Circle Eight Square Dance Club. He loved to fish at Clear Lake and his garden was his pride and joy. He religiously fed and watered the birds. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family. Cliff leaves to mourn five sisters: Mildred Buchan, White Rock, BC; Kay Sullivan, Brandon; Helen Chaston, Hamilton, Ontario; Madeline Neill, White Rock, BC; Mary Simpson, Carman, Manitoba; stepson, Murray Balmer and many nieces and nephews. Cliff’s presence was always felt by those around him and will be profoundly missed. A celebration of his life took place January 9, 2007 at the Brockie Donovan Chapel with Rev. Paul Sakasov officiating, followed by a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion #3. The family thanks the honour guard: Clem Jarvin, Russ Roney, D’Arcy Plante, Bob Wright, Murray Tallant and Larry Robertson. Interment, at the Veterans’ Section, Brandon Cemetery
will be at a later date. Donations in memory of Cliff may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion #3, 560-13th Street East, Brandon, MB R7A 7C1 or to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB R7A 2B3.
LYDER: Mr. Aldwyn "Al" Lyder passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on May 14, 2008 at the age of 73 years. Al was born in the sunny island of Trinidad & Tobago. He was the only child of Henry and Matilda Lyder. He proved to be a good all around student, excelling in academics and sports. Al completed his elementary and secondary education in the Caribbean. In 1955, he came to North Battleford, Saskatchewan on a scholarship studying to become a psychiatric nurse and then a social worker. Al worked as a social worker at the Brandon Mental Hospital from 1965 to 1990. He was an exemplary employee. Al was an avid gardener, yard sale devotee, clock collector and animal lover. He was committed to the welfare and success of others. He was a caring father, devoted son and lifelong supporter and source of encouragement to many, many others. Al is survived by two children, one son Wally Lyder and three grandchildren
; one daughter Carla Lyder. He was predeceased by his mother, Matilda Lyder in December 2006. The Funeral Service was held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on May 22, 2008 with Pastor Rick Harwood officiating. Interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Al may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Unit 3, 824 – 18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7.
We miss you Dad and wish you sweet rest
until we meet again.
LAWSON: Violet Isabel Lawson of Brandon, passed away peacefully at her residence at Fairview Personal Care Home, on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the age of 78 years. Vi, as she was known to all her friends and family, was born in Brandon on April 15, 1930, to David and Susan Lawson. She was the seventh of eleven children in the family. Vi attended school at McLaren and Earl Haig Schools. Her first job was at the Prince Edward Hotel in Brandon. At the age of 17, she started her life long career in retail and went to work for F. W. Woolworth’s in Brandon. She spent a number of years at the Brandon store on Rosser Avenue and was then offered the opportunity to become a store manager. Although it was a big step for Vi, she agreed and began her management career at a Woolworth’s store in St. Boniface. Vi excelled in the management ranks and was soon offered to manage the Woolworth’s store in Portage la Prairie. During this period of time, the F. W. Woolworth Company became known as Woolco. Vi was then offered the job of Assistant Store Manager at the brand new Woolco store in St. Vital in south Winnipeg. From St. Vital, Vi was offered a similar position at the Garden City Woolco store in Winnipeg. It was while Vi was working at the Garden City store that she suffered a stroke in 1994. After a brief hospital stay in Winnipeg, Vi moved back to Brandon where she would be closer to family and friends. Shortly after moving back to Brandon, Vi moved in to Lawson Lodge where she made a great many more friends and enjoyed the various activities that were going on at Lawson Lodge. In early 2005, Vi moved in to Fairview Personal Care Home where she was known for her cheerful attitude towards life and her sharp wit that residents and staff became to know. She loved strolling the various hallways of the facility in her motorized wheelchair, keeping tabs on things. She thoroughly enjoyed all the staff at Fairview where she received excellent care and everyone enjoyed having Vi around. Vi enjoyed traveling when she got the opportunity and some of her more memorable trips included visits to England, Hawaii and to Las Vegas. Vi was predeceased by her parents David and Susan, her brothers Adam & Gordon and Gord`s wife Lorraine, sisters Janet and her husband Ed McCarthy, May and her husband Bill Watson, Irene Robbins, sister-in-law Jessie Lawson, brothers-in-law Roy McKenzie and Bob Rowley and nephew Calvin Lawson. Vi is survived by brothers Ken, Glen and his wife Eileen, sisters Nora McKenzie and Beth Rowley, Beatrice Macintosh and her husband Murdoch, sister-in-law Frances Lawson and brother-in-law Bill Robbins. Vi will also be remembered by her nephews, nieces and their families. Vi enjoyed life to the fullest. She especially liked summer days and nights on the deck with a Caesar and a barbecued steak and enjoyed going to the Keg for a lobster dinner and a baked potato. She had a heart of gold when it came to nieces and nephews. Vi's family would like to thank Dr. Egan and the 2nd floor staff at Fairview Personal Care Home, especially Lori, Brenda, Sue and Mary. You special ladies cared about Vi and it showed - you made her life worth living. A graveside service will be held at the Brandon Cemetery
Columbarium on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Friends who wish to share in the celebration of Vi's life should meet at Brockie Donovan Funeral Home, 332-8th Street, at 1:30 p.m. A time of fellowship will be held at the Brockie Donovan Funeral Home following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Violet may be made to a charity of choice.
LEADBEATER: Mrs. Catherine "Kay" Leadbeater passed away at the Assiniboine Centre on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at the age of 83 years. Catherine was born in Holland and immigrated to Canada with her family at an early age. They settled in Birtle, Manitoba. At the age of 16, she moved to Brandon where she received training to become a domestic. She worked for several families in the Brandon and Winnipeg area. At the end of WWII, she married Gordon Leadbeater. They remained in Brandon to raise a family of three children. She was employed for 12 years at the Brandon General Hospital, commencing in 1957. Catherine was a volunteer at the East End Community Centre, Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #247 and the Centennial Club. She was a founding member of the Riverview Curling Club and was active in the Women’s Auxiliary. She was awarded a lifetime membership with the club. Catherine also volunteered for many provincial and national curling events hosted by Brandon. She loved the game. Catherine’s main focus in life was her family. She made sure we had lots of family gatherings, where good times and home cooking created lasting memories. Catherine was predeceased by her husband Gordon, father Sipke Siesling, mother Sjoukje Siesling, brother Isaac Siesling and sister Pauline Browning. She is survived by son Dan, daughters Lynda (Young) and Cathy (Affleck), seven grandchildren, brother Frank Siesling and sister Enid Jubb (both of Vancouver). The Memorial Service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Major Winnie Perrin of Dinsdale Personal Care Home officiating. A private family interment will follow in the Veterans’ Section at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Kay may be made to The Salvation Army, 9 Princess Avenue East, Brandon, MB, R7A 1R8.
LOWE: Mrs. Helen Kathleen Lowe (née Seens) of Brandon, beloved wife of the late George Victor Lowe, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the age of 90 years. Helen was born on October 7, 1917 in the Tarbolton District. She is survived by her son Derwyn Irvin Lowe, daughter-in-law Erna Lowe, daughter-in-law Marlene Lowe, grandchildren Yvonne Wynnyk, Jason Lowe, Leanne Frank, Lori McKerrell, Wendy Mondoux, Jason Feakes and nine great grandchildren. Helen was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Annie Seens, husband George Victor Lowe, son Darryle Victor Lowe, brothers George Seens, Lesley Seens and his wife, June Seens. Helen enjoyed crafts, baking, country fair contests, playing cards and bingo and dancing. She took great pleasure in living "the farm life" and she was a member of the Harding Horticultural Society. The memorial service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. with Mr. Lawrence McInnes, Brockie Donovan Funeral Celebrant, officiating. Interment will take place at the Tarbolton Cemetery
at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Helen may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Unit 3-824-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5B7.
LESACK: Violet Mabel (Haffenden) Lesack (February 8, 1925 - March 21, 2008). Violet passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2008 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, Manitoba with family at her side. She was predeceased by her husband Steve, with whom she shared 59 wonderful years of marriage. Vi came to Canada in 1946 as a young English war bride. She left her entire family behind in England except for her very special niece, Sylvia Wilkes, who also came to Canada as a war bride. Vi always thought of Sylvia more as a sister than a niece. Steve and Vi lived in Brandon until 1960 when they moved to Newdale to farm. Vi enjoyed her yard and worked tirelessly doing the things she loved most, tending to her garden, freezing and canning fruits and vegetables, making all kinds of jams and preserves and always baking her own bread and buns. We will never forget her pickled beets or her homemade perogies, she was a wonderful cook. When in Newdale, Vi enjoyed curling and square dancing and had numerous friends. After retiring from the farm, she and Steve built a home in the village of Newdale and Vi worked at the Leisure Inn. In 1990, they moved back to Brandon to be closer to family. Vi belonged to the A.C.W. for many years, and later volunteered her time in the activity department at Central Park Lodge (Valleyview). For the past two years, Vi resided at Riverheights Terrace in Brandon where she loved to participate in the activities that are offered there as well as watch curling and baseball on television. Her quick sense of humour will be missed and she will be lovingly remembered by her sons Leslie (Shelley), Brian (Brenda) and Jim (Lynne) as well as her grandchildren Sherry, Carla and Pamela (Bruce Klassen), Christine (Wesley Szabo) and David, and Terra (Rob Simieritsch) and Kyle. Violet is also survived by five great grandchildren Jillian and Tyler Szabo, and Alistair, Cameron and Courtney Lesack. A funeral service to celebrate Vi’s life will be held on Thursday, March 27th, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 402-1st Street, Brandon, with Rev. John Dolloff officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Friends so wishing may make a donation in Vi’s memory to a charity of choice.
LILLEY: It is with great sorrow that we the family of Garry Matthew Lilley announce his sudden passing on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 65 years. Cremation will take place. There will be no service at this time. Complete obituary information to follow.
LISCHYNSKI: Joseph (Joe) Lischynski passed away on February 1, 2008 at his home at Central Park Lodge (Valleyview Care Centre), Brandon. He was born in Pine River, MB on June 15, 1924 to Victor and Amelia Lischynski. Joe lived and worked in Winnipeg, MB until a few years ago when he moved to Brandon and made his home at Central Park Lodge. Joe was predeceased by his parents Victor and Amelia; sisters: Joanne Poloway, Lily Olynick, Betty Sadowsky and brothers: John, Mike and Walter. He is survived by sister Celia Rudy (Brandon) and brother Tony (Flora) Leschynski (Calgary) and many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to all those who looked after Joe at Central Park Lodge. The Funeral Service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Wednesday February 6, 2008 with Fr. Dominic Yuen of St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were Don and Tim Nahachewsky, Paul and Aaron Rudy and Kevin and Dean Barber. Interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery.
LAWSON: Dawn Robin Lawson, beloved wife of Claude Jones, died peacefully after an 18 year battle with Hepatitis C, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 24, 2008. Dawn was born on March 8, 1946 in Winnipeg, MB. She grew up in Charleswood and lived in Winnipeg, Germany, Dauphin and Brandon. She attended Charleswood Collegiate and Keewatin Community College where she graduated as a Dental Assistant. During her lifetime, Dawn worked as a homemaker as well as for the Province of Manitoba – Children’s Dental Program and for the Brandon Mental Health Centre as a Dental Assistant. She took great pleasure in gardening and garage sales. Dawn is survived by her husband Claude Jones, children John Lawson and Robyn Lawson (Rob), mother Joy Gallaway, brothers Bill Gallaway (Vivian) and Graham Gallaway, sister Sharon Bulloch (Bev), nephews Randy Bulloch, Marshall Gallaway and Clayton Gallaway, and great niece Emma Bulloch. She also leaves to mourn her best friends, Betsy Playter (Ross) and Jean Cook (Hank Leslie) of Brandon and her Uncle Nick Chrest and his family. Dawn was predeceased by her father, Clarence Gallaway. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Dawn may be made to the BRHC Foundation, "Palliative Care," 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3.
LEADBEATER: Mr. Gordon E. Leadbeater passed away at his residence, Dinsdale Personal Care Home, on Monday, January 21, 2008 at the age of 93 years. Born and raised in Bunclody, Manitoba, Gordon left school at an early age to start his working life on area farms. He eventually moved to Brandon where he met his bride to be, Catherine Siesling. Gordon was a volunteer in the Canadian Forces and served in England and Italy. At the end of WWII, he returned to Brandon where he married Catherine and they raised their family of three children. Gordon worked for a number of companies in Brandon before joining the City of Brandon Water Works Dept. in 1958. He retired in 1979. In retirement, Gordon continued to work hard at the things he loved; doing improvements to their lake property, working in the garden and building and repairing anything that need fixing. He was active in the Legion, Branch 247, the Centennial Club and was a founding member and helped to build the Riverview Curling Club. Gordon is survived by his wife Catherine, son Dan and daughters Lynda (Young) and Cathy (Affleck), seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father Edgar and mother Julia, sister Janet (Latcham) and brother Clarence Bradbrook. A Memorial Service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel on Thursday, January 24, 2008 with Major Winnie Perrin of the Salvation Army officiating. Interment will take place at the Brandon Cemetery, Veterans’ Section at a later date. Donations in memory of Gordon may be made to the Dinsdale Personal Care Home, 510-6th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 3N9 or to the Salvation Army, 9 Princess Ave. East, Brandon, MB R7A 1R8.
LEENSBAK: It is with great sadness that Miley and Kyle announce the passing of their Mum, Dianne Leensbak at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon on December 17, 2007 after a brief battle with cancer. Dianne was predeceased by her father Lloyd Halliday. She leaves to mourn her, her Mother Merna Halliday, daughter Miley Jowett (Andy), son Kyle Leensbak (Tammie), grandchildren Stephen and Ethan Jowett, and Logan and Taveon Leensbak, her brother Rande and nephew Jack. She also leaves behind many family members and friends that will miss her deeply. Dianne was born in Vancouver BC to Lloyd and Merna Halliday, the eldest of two children. She grew up on Vancouver Island, and would refer to Nanaimo as home. Dianne married in 1963. In 1972 Dianne bravely decided to close a rather difficult chapter of her life and she moved with Miley to Vista Manitoba to start over. Kyle was born that same year. Dianne started over with next to nothing, working hard to make a new and better life for her children. She went back to school and eventually moved her little family to Brandon in 1980. It was there that she settled into her job as a social services case counselor with the City of Brandon. After Dianne retired she was looking forward to a quiet life, puttering in her garden, pondering life’s little mysteries and plotting her return to her favorite province. Dianne was a fun, entertaining, and unique person. She was a loving mum who did the very best she could for her family. Anyone who counted her amongst their friends were lucky indeed. She had an endless curiosity about people and life, interested in everything and willing to listen to the stories people had to tell. She could be counted on to offer advice, sympathy or set you straight, depending on the situation. She was full of ideas and had a creative side even though she did not think so. She was far kinder than she gave herself credit for, and was supportive when you needed her. She had an impish sense of humour, and was a master of the sarcastic remark, firm about her likes and dislikes and did not bend to popular opinion. For all she had been through in her life she could be charmingly naïve at times. She was truly one of a kind. In lieu of flowers, those who wish can donate to the Humane Society. In keeping with Dianne’s wishes there will be no funeral service. A memorial will take place at a later date.
LEBID: Caroline Lebid of Brandon, beloved mother of Mildred Hykawy and Pat MacAulay, passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon on Friday, March 13, 2009 at the age of 91 years. Caroline was born to Alex and Maria Galan on October 17, 1917 in the R.M. of Strathclair, Manitoba. She was raised on a farm with two older brothers, Mike and Steve, and two younger brothers, Peter and Harry. Caroline was raised in Wisla and attended school there until grade nine. She attended church at Dolyny. She married John Lebid in 1937 and they farmed at Seech until 1955. They moved to Oak River where she worked at the egg grading station for about ten years. Caroline then went on to work at both the Rivers and Shilo Army Bases. She retired and moved to Brandon in 1989. Caroline belonged to the Ukrainian Catholic Church at Seech, Rivers and St. Mary’s in Brandon. She enjoyed her time curling at the Oak River Curling Club, as well as gardening, crocheting, knitting, lawn bowling and watching hockey, baseball and soccer. Caroline is survived by her first daughter Mildred Hykawy, second daughter Pat MacAulay and husband Ron; two grandchildren, Richard and wife Valerie Hykawy and Aaron MacAulay; two great-grandchildren Richard and Angelica Hykawy. She was predeceased by her parents Alex and Maria Galan, husband John in 1992 and all four of her brothers, Mike, Steve, Peter and Harry. Prayers will be held at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The Divine Liturgy will be held at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 927 Assiniboine Avenue, Brandon on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Father Michael Tkachuk as Celebrant and Stella Fedeniuk as Cantor. The Cross Bearer will be Richard Hykawy Jr. Active Pallbearers will be: Russell Maduke, Richard Hykawy, Ron MacAulay, Eddie Pastershank, Aaron MacAulay and Nelson Baranyk. Honorary Pallbearers will be Melvin Maduke and Ted Maduke. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Carol may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation "Assiniboine Centre", 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3.
