October 28, 2015

By Obituaries on October 28, 2015.

CHAPMAN

Glen Robert Chapman passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, at the age of 79 years, beloved husband of Carol Chapman of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory two children Penny (Leonard) Heilman and Bob Chapman and their mother Marlene Knodel; and Carol’s daughter Cheryl Valach; three grandchildren, Jenna (Nick) Rose (their children Nixon and Blakley); Landon Heilman and Taylor Valach; as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents Florence and Bob. Glen was very involved in his community with the Kinsmen Club serving as Vice Governor from 1972 – 73, District Governor 1973 – 74 and Life Member of the Association of Kinsmen Clubs since May 7, 1996. He served on the Real Estate Council from 1995 – 2000, the Alberta Real Estate Foundation and was honorary Life Member of the Alberta Real Estate Association; he held the position of President of the Medicine Hat Real Estate Board as well as director for many years and Honorary Member of the Medicine Hat Curling Club. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. only. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Glen Chapman or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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CYRIL ERNEST PAYNE

March 9, 1928 ~ October 24, 2015
Cy Payne was born in Calgary, Alberta to parents, Charles Ernest and Faith Payne. He spent his early years in Calgary, growing up with older brother, Peter (deceased 1995) and younger siblings, Edward (deceased 2009) and Gladys. After graduating from Crescent Heights High School in Calgary he worked for the gas company and attended business college. In 1948 he began a three and a half decade long career with Alberta Government Telephones. Cy lived most of his working life in Calgary, but also lived in Lethbridge, Red Deer, and in Medicine Hat where he returned to retire. In 1963 he married a nurse from Liverpool, England, Margaret Mary Clarke, whom he had met while in hospital. Subsequent years saw the birth of two boys, Charles and Shawn. Grandchildren came along in his mid- seventies, and Cy could often be found down on all fours playing with his young grandson and granddaughter. Cyril was a quiet, kind, and thoughtful man, who had great affinity with children, and with all people down on their luck. He loved his family, and always enjoyed a good joke, a good conversation, and the occasional Scotch whiskey. Cy is survived by his wife, Margaret; his sister, Gladys (Neil Shaben) of Edmonton; his son, Shawn Payne; his son, Charles (Chuck) Payne; daughter-in-law, Gloria Roth; his two grandchildren, Shawn and Rachel Payne; along with distant family both in Canada and in England. The Memorial Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, October 30th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Cy's memory may be made to Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Cy Payne. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

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HIRSCH

George Hirsch of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of the late Ruth Hirsch. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Albert Sayson celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society c/o 398 Aberdeen Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0R2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: George Hirsch, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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LORAINE ELIZABETH WOOLLEY

October 15, 1940 ~ October 24, 2015

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Loraine Woolley (nee Leismeister) much beloved wife of Robert Woolley, announce her sudden passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the age of 75 years with her husband and children by her side. Along with Robert, left to cherish Loraine’s memory are her daughters, Patty Jo Folliott and her stepson Trevor, with his family; Mischele (Leonard) Folk along with Loraine’s forever loved and treasured grandchildren: Brooklyn and Drake. Mom loved to visit with people from all walks of life. It was this love of people that led to her fulfilling and lengthy career in retail, beginning at the age of 16 at the Betty Shop attaining a management position, culminating with 25 years at the Card Shoppe at the Medicine Hat Mall. Loraine found such great joy in helping her customers. Not one to sit idle, she then spent the rest of her days volunteering with “The Post”, “The Red Cross Blood Donor’s Clinic” and the “Feed the Homeless” program. However, Mom’s greatest joys were her children and grandchildren. She spent countless hours at the arena playing the Music for the Medicine Hat Figure Skating Club making sure Patty Jo and Mischele were on top of things, and doing the Registration for their Summer Skating Schools. Loraine was so very proud of both of her daughter’s achievements. It was during this time that she met and made some significant life-long friendships: you know who you are. When her grandchildren came along, Loraine was proud and thrilled to attend every one of Brooklyn and Drake’s events including: T-Ball, soccer, music recitals, bowling practices and tournaments, volleyball, basketball, baseball and as recently attending her grandson, Drake’s McCoy Football game on the Friday evening prior to her passing. She loved Brooklyn and Drake to her very core and took great pleasure in spoiling them. Loraine was an amazing woman and though small, she was mighty! She will be missed more than words can say. Loraine is also survived by her sisters, Tillie Schafer, Kathleen (Clem Kuntz); brother, Frank (Evelyn) Leismeister and sister-in-law, Leona Leismeister as well as many nieces and nephews who affectionately referred to her as Auntie Raine. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Jack and Dorothy Leismeister; youngest brother, Jack and his wife Carol Leismeister; oldest brother, Basil; brother-in-law, Joseph Schafer and Ron Folliott. Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial donations in Loraine’s name may be made directly to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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