Ernest Martin Foord
1924-2018

On January 15, 2018 Ernie Foord of Macoun passed away peacefully at Mainprize Manor & Health Center, Midale, SK at the age of 93.

Left to cherish his memory is Balvina, his loving wife of 66 years; their children Lorraine (Greg) Foord, Linda (Jeff) Foster, George (Chris) Foord, Tom Foord and their families; as well as his brother Vernon (Margaret) Foord and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Lily Guldenpfennig.

Ernie was born on January 28, 1924 to Mary (Bourke) and Ernest Foord. Some of his fondest memories were those working alongside his father in the Bienfait coal mines. On January 19, 1952, he married his lifelong partner, Balvina (Milewicz). Their greatest pride was their farm and their greatest joy, their family.

A Graveside Service was held at the Macoun Cemetery on June 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. A luncheon followed at the Macoun School Auditorium after which a gathering took place at the Foord farm for friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Ernie to the Parkinson Society of Saskatchewan Inc., 610 Duchess Street, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0R1.

Yvonne Clark at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan assisted Ernie's family.