Margaret MAUREEN MacDonald
April 4, 1938 – August 22, 2020

It is with profound sadness and immense gratitude for a life beautifully lived that we announce the passing of our wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, cousin, and treasured friend.

Maureen was born in Red Deer to Grant and Nita Baile, the eldest of two children. She is survived by her loving husband Ken; her children Craig, Shelley, Scott, Lauri and Shauna; grandchildren Leith (Sarah), Fawn (Mike), Kelsy (David), Piper, and Jack; her great-grandchildren Joseph, Finn, Van, Henry, and Pepper; her dear brother Maurice (Heather); as well as special cousins, nieces, and nephews. Maureen was predeceased by her husband, Finlay.

The epitome of a strong, independent woman, Maureen was also the hub of family and friends, making sure every special occasion was acknowledged and celebrated. Our lives are vastly richer for having known her, and we were infinitely blessed to be on the receiving end of her powerful love. We will miss her laughter and wit, her guidance and advice, her friendship, her incomparable zest for life, and her loving hugs. Maureen was an extraordinary woman who lived an extraordinary life.

At Maureen’s request, a private family memorial will be held and her ashes will be scattered with Finlay at Holy Cross Cemetery in St. Albert, Alberta and at Porpoise Bay in Sechelt, B.C.

Maureen saw strangers as friends, and she often turned them into family. She went out of her way to give them love, support, and help when possible. The positive impact she made on so many inspires us to continue her legacy. In lieu of donations, please offer kindness to a stranger.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Gary Hartman on August 14th, 2020 at the age of 75, with family by his side.

Gary will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Carol, son Ryan (Elene) of St. Albert, daughter Randene (Ryan) Rishaug of Sherwood Park, 7 grandchildren: Noah, Caelum, Avery, Khai, Carter, Ella, Maxton, sister Dorothy (Bob) Marshall of Edmonton, brother Bryan of Houston, Texas, and many nieces, nephews and beloved friends.

Gary was predeceased by his parents Alvin and Helen, and sister Shirley Walker.

Born August 5th, 1945 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Gary spent most of his youth in Cold Lake, Alberta, discovering his love of fishing and hunting.

Gary was very accomplished professionally. He earned a diploma in Civil Engineer Technology at NAIT in 1965. He became a Specification Writer and remained a member of CSC for 50 years. He was a Project Manager, ending his career on the building of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communication, Grant McEwan downtown Edmonton campus. He also served for 15 years on the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC ), and was a mentor to many in his field.

Gary and Carol enjoyed traveling, often with family, to Hawaii, Switzerland, Disneyland, Disneyworld, the Caribbean, Newfoundland, New Orleans, Mexico, Italy, Greece, New York and Iceland to name a few. They spent 10 years as Snowbirds, wintering in Yuma, Arizona, enjoying quality time with each other and many of their dear friends.

Interment will take place in Cold Lake South in the summer of 2021.

In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to please visit the organ and tissue donor registry site and sign your donor card!

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Geraldine Patricia Kraeker on August 16, 2020 at Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 74 years.
Geri is survived by her husband of 43 years, Doug and children, Patricia, Rick, Lori, Jerry, Connie, Shelley and grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers Barry, Brian, Kenny, Aunt Joyce, Uncle Fred along with many nieces nephews, cousins and friends.
Geri will be missed greatly and never forgotten.

Laura Ann Davies: August 1st, 1966 – August 21st, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Laura Ann Davies announces her unexpected passing.
Laura was extraordinarily hard working, loyal, and giving. Her life and relationships with her children, grandson, and siblings were defined by her huge heart and profound kindness. As an amazing mother, Laura gave her kids everything she could. She loved being a grandmother and spoiling her only grandson William, who lit up her life. As a wonderful sister, Laura showed deep love for her siblings, always being there to support and help. Laura was also an accomplished businesswoman, while always putting family first. She was a bright light in this world that was extinguished to soon. We love you and miss you always.
She leaves behind two children, Brandon Davies and Tara Davies; siblings, Bill Munro, Dave Munro, and Tracy Darrach; and her grandson, William Davies. All of us will miss her terribly. We will love and cherish who she was and the many happy memories we have with her.
A funeral will be held Edmonton Word of Faith, September 5 at 2pm 3904 91 St. Edmonton, Alberta.
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Roy Galloway
1931-2020

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Roy Eldon Galloway on August 15, 2020, at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his children, Robyn Galloway, Shaun (Linda) Galloway, Kirsten Gillies, Shelagh (Keith) Toyne, Danny Galloway; grandchildren, Steven, Evan, Scott (Jessica), Greg, Carolyn (Aaron), Leah, Mihret, Jesse (Iris), Kelly, Angela (Carl), Lisa, Chantelle (Eric), Elaine; and great-grandchildren, Ariana, Aliyah, Cruz, Kali, Ava.

He is also survived by his brother Elwood (Miriam) Galloway, sisters-in-law Ella Thompson and Donna Galloway. He was predeceased by his loving wife Agnes Thompson, parents Charlie and Elsie Galloway, brother Keith Galloway, and sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane Galloway, Alice (Ralph) Richardson, Edward Thompson, Stella (Clarence) Jevne.
His grandparents John and Sarah Galloway came to the Fort Saskatchewan district in 1908 from Collingwood Twp, Ontario. The Galloways have farmed in the Fort area for generations, and Roy’s and Elwood’s family have farmed together for decades. Roy loved animals, especially African wildlife. He enjoyed traveling the world with Aggie and spending winters in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and Arizona.

Roy’s life will be celebrated in a small gathering of the immediate family. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.simplycremations.com. If desired, donations can be made to The World Wildlife Fund or to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Summerwood Village, Jubilee Lodge Nursing Home, and the Grey Nuns Hospital for their compassionate care and support.

Walter Donald Cherneski passed away peacefully on August 4, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 81.
Born May 6, 1939 in Cudworth, Saskatchewan to Parents Ann and Matt Cherneski. Walter was one of 5 children in their family.
Walter is preceded in death by his parents, Ann and Matt, loving wife of nearly 55 years, Ardene Cherneski, sisters Vivian Gilbertson (Lionel) and Josie Walters (Jerry)
Walter is survived by his daughters Lana Sikora (Darrel), Karen Rowland (Aaron), Grandchildren Spencer Sikora, Jake Rowland and Mackenzie Richards, sister Cecilia Tropeau (Robert) and Brother Gus Cherneski (Carol), many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends.
Walter, a paraplegic for nearly 58 years, never let life in a wheelchair stop him. Before being injured in a motor vehicle accident he was an airplane mechanic with the Royal Canadian Air force. After his lengthy injury recovery, he was placed in hospital with pneumonia where he met his true love, his nurse Ardene Webb. He loved crib and skunked her while playing and she needed to come back that evening and redeem herself. The rest is history as they say.
He went on to live a full life afterwards. He attended and graduated from NAIT as an electrical engineer and spent his career working, alongside his best friend, James Fearn, at the University of Alberta. Walter modified his vehicles to make them work for him along with retrofitting a holiday trailer to go camping with his family. He is well known around Edmonton and the University campus for riding his made for him hand bike that reached top speeds that would scare anyone else in wheelchair. He was featured in both the Edmonton Sun, Journal and a magazine published in the US called Saturday night for that bike. Walter had a charming nature and ability to make fast friends with anyone. He had many accomplishments and loved the Lord fearlessly. We are thankful for his peace and faith to help us through loosing such a wonderful person.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Paraplegic Association in his memory.

Memorial service to be held when it is safe for everyone.

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Mary Anne Schram on July 25, 2020 at the age of 70 years.

Mary Anne is survived by her brother Ryan; nephew Jake; niece Karla (Brad); great-nieces and great-nephews, Brooke (Jon), Alexander, Braden, Mason; and great-great-nieces and nephew, Sadie, Cameron and Jacob.

Mary Anne was predeceased by her parents, George and Kathleen Schram and her brothers, David and Richard.

She is also missed by Celeste (Lorne), her best friends for years and their sons, Kyle (Lisha) and Aaron and their grandson Austin. She is also greatly missed by Tracy (Bryan) and Chico III.

She was an RN for 40 plus years at Neonatal Intensive Care Units at both the U of A and RAH.

A Celebration of Life will be held to honour Mary Anne Schram on August 22, 2020 at F. Wandler at 2:00 p.m., 17521-92 Street NW, Edmonton, AB.

Donations in Mary Anne’s honour may be made to STARS Air Ambulance.

It is with sadness that the family of Connie Kendall announces her passing on Monday, August 3, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta, at the age of 75 years. Connie was born September 19, 1944 in Pictou, NS to the late William and Frances McQuarrie. She grew up in the Annapolis Valley but spent most of her adult life in Halifax, working at the VG Hospital until her retirement. She then relocated to Sherwood Park, Alberta to be near family. Connie will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Katherine (Brett) Kimak and her three grandchildren, Adam, Emily and Erin, all of Sherwood Park, AB. Connie will also be fondly remembered by her sister Elaine Klein of Beaverlodge, AB, and her many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Connie was predeceased by her sister Geraldine Lyon of Conception Bay South, NL and former spouse Albert Kendall of Prospect Bay, NS.

At her request there will be no memorial service. Cremation has taken place and she will be interred with her mother and sister in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Connie to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

January 26, 1934 – August 5, 2020

A life well lived!

Grant passed peacefully on August 5,2020 surrounded by his loving family following a long battle with cancer. Survived by Irene, his loving wife of 63 years, his sons Bruce (Dana), Brent (Karen) and David and adoring grandchildren Kara (Jake), Jamie, Baillie (Zach), Connor and Katie. “Our Deepest gratitude to Marie Paul for the love, friendship and care she provided our parents for so many years”

Grant valued family and friendships that were built and sustained over the course of lifetime. He is deeply loved and already missed by his family, the ‘Y Coffee Club’, Saturday morning ‘Breakfast Club’, members of the Royal Mayfair Golf Club and many friends.

Ever the loyal provider, Grant worked tirelessly in the Insurance industry for 43 years, finishing his career as Senior Vice President and a Director of Reed Stenhouse Limited (now known as AON Canada). He served on several Boards of Directors and was President of the Edmonton Construction Association and the Edmonton Chapter of the Insurance Institute of Northern Alberta.

“Our Deepest gratitude to Marie Paul for the love, friendship and care she provided our parents for so many years”
Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Atwal and the caring, compassionate staff of the Sturgeon Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memorium to the downtown Edmonton YMCA where he served on the Board and was a member for more than 40 years would be appreciated.

It is with great sadness and much love that we say good-bye to our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away on August 8th at the age of 93.

Mary is survived by her children Denise (Barrie) Shalagan and Brian (Cheryl) Gauthier, six grandchildren, Bobbi (Jason) Maroney, Clay (Sherena) Shalagan, Hank (Kim) Shalagan, Ronni Gauthier (Eli Bowditch), Danielle Gauthier (Alex) and Ashley Gauthier (Britain) and eight great-grandchildren, Ty, Kaden and Charlee Maroney, Eli and Zane Shalagan , Theo Shalagan and Evianna and Rory Bowditch. Mary was predeceased by her husband Gaston of 41 years, parents George and Katherine Kohlman, her sister Tillie Hempel and is survived by her remaining siblings, Francis (Ollie) Kohlman, Rose Deck and Ron (Florentine) Kohlman.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mark’s Catholic Community of the Deaf or to the Edmonton Association for the Deaf Seniors Social Club.