November 15, 2017

By Obituaries on November 15, 2017.

1946 ~ ANITA HARRIS ~ 2017

Anita Laura Harris passed away suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, October 9th, 2017 at the age of 71 years. A Celebration of Anita's Life was held yesterday at SAAMIS CREEKSIDE CENTRE. Memorial gifts in Anita's memory may be made to the Core Association. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Anita Harris. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

BROWN

Ruth Brown passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of Arthur “Art” Brown of Medicine Hat. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Friday from 12:30 p.m – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ruth Brown, 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

DURDLE

It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the passing of Nelson Samuel Durdle, on October 31, 2017 after a brief and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Nelson was a lover of sports! He was a lifelong participant in many of them: baseball, hockey, curling, bowling and golf. If you visited him at home, he always had a game on TV! Nelson was also a proud son of Cape Breton. His pride of Nova Scotia was evident everywhere, in his home, on his clothing, in conversation and in his dreams. Though he spent most of his life away, he always yearned for home. Nelson was born on January 13, 1936 in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. He was the oldest of ten children to Everett and Patricia (nee Samuel) Durdle. As a young man, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and a Fire Fighter was born. During one of his postings, he met and fell in love with Audrey (nee Righton) Durdle. While posted to Gimili, Manitoba, they welcomed four children: Deborah, Donna, Darren and Deanna, which they lovingly called their four D’s. Nelson spent most of his career on the prairies. After 26 years with the Canadian Armed Forces, he retired as a Sergeant in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Not long afterwards, he and Audrey moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta where they thoroughly enjoyed their retirement. Loved ones that cleared the path for Nelson are: his beloved wife, Audrey Barbara Anne Durdle, his parents Everett and Patricia Durdle, brother Wally Durdle, and sister Joyce Crane. Loved ones that will miss Nelson until they meet again are: daughters Deborah Bayley, Donna Mainville, Deanna Durdle Lowe, son Darren Durdle, sons-in-law JP Mainville and Randy Austin, daughter-in-law Charlene Durdle, grandchildren Kalysta and Sean Mainville, Amber and Christopher Lowe, Tyler and Cody Durdle, great grandchildren Jackson Durdle and Athena Lowe as well as his siblings Brenda Pastuck, Judy Green, Billy Durdle, Donnie Durdle, Freddie Durdle, Everett Durdle and Jean Hoffman. Nelson was a man that was well loved and will be terribly missed. His memory will be cherished forever. Family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff in 2N of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for the exceptional care, compassion and attention they bestowed on dad over the last 8 months.
“Yes, they’ll all come to see me
In the shade of that old oak tree
As they lay me ‘neath the green,
green grass of home”
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Nelson Durdle, 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

GARRETT

It is with heavily broken hearts that we announce the passing our husband, father, brother, “Pop” and great grampa Wayne Charles Garrett in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on November 10, 2017, at the age of 77 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Loretta – 13 days short of their 54th wedding anniversary; their children, Heather (David) McGarry, Pam (Cam) Betts all of Redcliff and Kyle (Linda) Garrett of Vulcan. His legacy includes six granddaughters, Kassie “Peanut” and Nicole McGarry; Sarah, Izzy and Jamie Chisholm; Allyssiah Felske and one grandson, Blake Garrett of Vulcan and one great grandson Felix; his sister, Lynn (Walt) Wasilenko, his niece Natasha (Blair), Lozza (Tatiana and Connor) of Lethbridge, his nephew Shawn (Lotje) Wasilenko of Edmonton; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Louise and Wayne Kaldestad; two brothers-in-law, Larry (Marlene) Watkins, Lynn Watkins and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Helene Garrett, parents-in-law, Les and Lil Watkins and numerous other relatives. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. In keeping with Wayne’s wishes please dress casually for the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic (make cheques payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 – please specify department; or the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Wayne Garrett, 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

JOAN ELIZABETH FREEMAN

1937 ~ 2017
Joan Elizabeth Freeman passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the age of 80 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455