Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project - Nipawin Area Obituaries - Saskatchewan




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Obituaries of residents & former residents of
Nipawin region, Saskatchewan


Submissions by Rhonda Cooper
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ALTON
Alton, Dennis: November 13, 1950 � September 28, 2014 Dennis Wayne Alton was born November 13, 1950 at Nipawin, SK to Jack and Alice Alton. Dennis attended Dartmore, Aylsham and Nipawin Schools. After finishing school Dennis worked in the mine at Thompson for ACE, putting g the first power lines into Fort MacMurray. He rodeoed off and on and played old timer hockey at a young age. Dennis also worked in the bush many times over the years. Dennis started farming with his dad early on. He enjoyed seeding the most and branding time when family and friends gathered. In 1976 Dennis married Betty Parkinson and built a home on the Alton Homestead. There they raised their four children � Jackie, Jenni, Tyler and Travis. Dennis had a love for horses and spent many hours in 4H, rodeoing and at home riding with his family. He was always involved with his grandchildren and took pride in watching them at hockey and horse shows. In the last years he travelled, driving many miles to see old friends and new country. Dennis took great pride in his farm, his livestock and his family � especially his grandkids. He will be forever remembered by his wife Betty; children Jac (Todd) James, Jenni, Tyler and Travis (Mallory); grandchildren Jon Alton, Jessica and Emily James and Huntyr and Danyka. He will also be missed by his sister Dianne (Cliff) Riemer; Aunt Mary; nieces; nephews; cousins; in-laws and many friends. A celebration of Dennis� life was held on Saturday, October 4, 2012 in the Aylsham Community Complex. A private family interment was held in the Aylsham cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be given at www.coventryfuneralservices.ca. The family would like to thank all those who attended the service and those who called, visited, brought meals and provided support over the last months. The family placed their trust with Coventry Funeral Services, Nipawin, SK 306-862-4233

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CRAWFORD
Crawford: Edith was born in Tisdale, SK on September 25, 1927 to Ferdinand and Myrtle Ducommun. She passed away on December 19, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Edith was raised in the Sylvania, SK area and attended the Valecrest School. Edith met the love of her life, Bill Crawford in 1947 and they were married on November 25, 1949. One year later they had their first child with five more to follow over the next 15 years. They also fostered three children who are still a part of the family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Edith devoted most of her life to raising her family and being an active part of the farm. She sold Avon for many years and was a member of the Battle Heights UCW, United Church Choir, PRIDE and the NFU. She was always available to help others; she loved having her grandchildren around her and was never too shy to share her opinion. Edith was predeceased by her son Lloyd, her parents Ferdinand and Myrtle Ducommun, mother and father-in-law Roy and Martha Crawford, brothers Gordon, Art and Emmerson, sisters Jean and Norma, two sisters-in-law and five brothers-in-law. Left to treasure her love and memory are husband Bill of 65 years, daughters Lynn (Joe) Sarrasin, Lois (Dick) Collison, Lee (Marv) Van Meter, Lorna (Ron) Norrish, son Vern (Linda) Crawford, foster daughter Darlene (Wade) Brander, foster sons Byron (Dianna) Head and Gary McKay. Grandchildren Dean (Tracey), Brandy (Byron), Shane (Naomi), Tyson (Jennifer), Lindsay, Michelle (Dave), Nicole (Matt), Graham (Kelli), Bryce, Brant, Alicia, Brayden, Cena and Hudson, 16 great-grandchildren, brothers Ross and Fred (Lori), sisters Margaret, Florence and Fernie, sisters-in-law Margaret, Millie and Marlene and brother-in-law Ken (Marjorie). The family wishes to thank the Nipawin Hospital and Carrot River Health Centre Staff for the compassionate care provided to Edith. A special mention to Don and Diane Wilson for their unwavering friendship over the years. Condolences to the family may also be expressed by email at [email protected] or online at www.heritagefuneral.ca Arrangements for the late Edith Crawford have been entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home.

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Copyright. Bibliography for citations:
Adamson, Julia, Rhonda Cooper 2021, February 5 Nipawin and District Obituaries Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project. Retrieved from http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansacem/nipawin_obits.html