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Myrtle Chapdelaine
It is with extreme sadness and with
heavy hearts that the family of Myrtle Chapdelaine announce her
peaceful passing on the morning of June 29, 2010 at Hillview Manor
in Estevan, Saskatchewan.
Myrtle was born Myrtle Beamish on March
4, 1922 in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan during a snowstorm. She
always told the story of how her daddy drove the doctor on his
house calls around the country and was away with the doctor the
night that she was born.
Myrtle had a wonderful childhood filled
with love, laughter, and music. She played in an orchestra when
she was young, first playing the piano and later the drums. When
the Second World War broke out, Myrtle joined the air force, much
to her parents’ chargrin! She left her small prairie town
to serve her country, and was stationed in Centralia, Ottawa and
Dayton, Ohio.
Myrtle married David Henderson in
1946 and they had four children. David passed away in 1965 and
she married Eugene Chapdelaine in 1967. Eugene passed away in
2005.
Myrtle deeply loved each of her children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and had a special way
of making each one feel that he or she was her favourite. Her
keen sense of humour along with her caring, intuitive nature brought
joy to everyone she met. Many of us have fond memories of laughing
with her until the tears rolled! She loved music and writing poetry,
finding inspiration in her strong faith in God.
She will be sorely missed by everyone
who knew her.
Myrtle is survived by her children:
Donn Henderson (Monica) of Regina, SK, Darla Goertz (Lyle) of
London, England, Murray Henderson (Michelle) of Estevan, Mark
Henderson (Beverly) of Estevan; grandchildren (her special angels):
Dion, Christopher, Jessi, Stephanie, Joel, Stacey, Brady, Marley;
six great grandchildren; sisters: Moneta Firth, Myrna Hattie (Allen),
Marilyn Giles; and sister in law Harriet Slade.
She was predeceased by her parents:
Wesley and Maude Beamish; sister Verna; husband Eugene (2005);
and first husband David (1965).
A memorial service will be held on
Friday, July 2, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hall Funeral
Services with Mr. Doug Third officiant. Interment at Souris Valley
Memorial Gardens with lunch at the Taylorton Room in the Days
Inn Plaza, Estevan to follow.
We wish to extend our sincerest gratitude
to the staff of Hillview Manor for the love and care they provided
mom. She spoke often of how much she loved each and every one
of you.
In lieu of flowers please donate to
a charity of your choice.
Toodle oo for noo, Mom
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