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Condolences to the family of Gary Farmer

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FARMER
Gary

August 21, 1948 - September 22, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Farmer, a beloved husband of Gail Farmer and father of Kari (Saverio Filippis) Farmer.
Predeceased by his father Albert Farmer, his mother Jennie (Pinkus) Farmer, and his brothers Douglas Farmer and Albert Farmer. Gary leaves behind his brother Joseph and sister Linda Fisher.
Born on August 21, 1948 in Drumheller, Alberta, Gary moved to Edmonton, Alberta and lived there for over 53 years with his wife Gail until his death on September 22, 2023. He loved his home and enjoyed sitting on the patio.
Gary will perhaps be best remembered for his reverence for all things Elvis. His admiration for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was infectious and brought a sense of joy, music, and a touch of Elvis-styled swagger to our lives.
Gary also enjoyed playing crib with an intense passion that made it very hard to win against him. And he was obsessed with watching sports such as hockey, curling, and golf on the television. He never missed a game if he could help it and could answer any question related to any sport with accuracy.
As we bid farewell to Gary, we choose to celebrate his life and his spirit. Rest in peace, Gary. Your melody will continue to play in our hearts, just like an Elvis classic.


Condolences to the family of Corporal Jeffrey Dwight Charette (Ret)

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CHARETTE
Corporal Jeffrey Dwight(Ret)

September 15, 2023

September 15, 2023, Corporal Jeffrey Dwight Charette (Ret), 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded in love with his family at his side.
Jeff will be missed by his loving partner Sandy Jones, his children Sonny Charette and Carrie Roxburgh (Jamie), and his grandchildren Jack and Olivia Charette, Max, Liam, and Kaeleigh Roxburgh. He will be forever remembered by his siblings Bob Charette (Karen), Karen-Lee Andrew (Mark), Michele Rutledge (Ken), Kathy Charette and Ross Charette. As well as the Jones Family, Alan (Bonnie), Debbie (Bob), and Kirk (Joanne). Jeff was a kind and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews on all sides of the family. Jeff was predeceased by his parents, George and Dolores (Grimes) Charette, his brothers, Jay and Kerry Charette, and the mother of his children, Cheryl Chad.
Jeff was a kind and loving uncle to Chelsea Latvala (Jeff), Maris Weir, Laura Andrew (Daniel), Dana Andrew (Randi), Dustin Andrew (Tiffany), Mary Jones (Gregory), Anna Skoberg (Shawn), Tess Bell (Nathan), Mia Rutledge, Jake Rutledge (Heather), Terry Charette (Tanya), Tracey Charette (Max), Brian Jones, Christopher Jones, Michael Sladden (Courtney) and Kim Sladden (Ryan). Jeff will be remembered fondly by all his grand-nieces, grand-nephews and extended Charette, Grimes, Jones, and Chad family.
Jeff was dedicated to a life of service. He fulfilled his life dream of becoming a Mountie in 1978 and served his country through service in the RCMP until his retirement in 2005. He was particularly proud of his service with Canada’s first permanent counter terrorism program the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), and later with the RCMP’s National Peacekeeping Branch, and through the Canadian Police Arrangement (CPA), serving with multilateral missions overseas in Croatia, Bosnia, Kosovo (2), and Jordan. Jeff was very grateful for all the opportunities that he was given to serve his country. When Jeff was asked what his favorite experience was, he said: “All of it.”
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Orleans Branch 632, Ontario on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, beginning at 12:00 pm.
For further information visit the Funeral Cooperative of Ottawa at www.fco-cfo.coop

Condolences to the family of Rosemary Gaye Rosin

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ROSIN
Rosemary Gaye

February 9, 1959 - September 22, 2023

Our beloved Rosemary Rosin earned her wings and was called home to heaven on September 22nd, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family at the Consort Hospital.
Rosemary, loving wife, Mother and Grandmother was born in Drumheller on February 9th, 1959, to Carol and Edward Vogstad. She is survived by her husband Larry Rosin and four children; Lacey Bellerive (Trevor), Layton Rosin (Melissa), Cori Black (Kirby), Dione Rosin and grandchildren; Kylie, Lena, Abby, Ciana, Chloe, Emma, Liam, Mairi, Sabella, Charlee, Mataeah, Sykes and Thayne, father Edward Vogstad and Siblings; Marilee Allerdings (Erwin), Jardi Clark, Virginia Redel (Alan) and Carl Vogstad (Tresa). Rosemary is also remembered by plenty of nieces, nephews and friends. Rosemary was predeceased by her mother Carol.
Rosemary was indeed an adventurous person who grew up on the Echo Coulee Ranch in the Dalum community. She married Larry Rosin in 1980 and raised 4 wonderful children on their ranch in the Hand Hills. Rosemary had a special love for animals and enjoyed the great outdoors: hiking, camping and riding horses with her family. She was a talented artist, with a passion for singing, photography and painting.
A celebration of life for Rosemary Rosin will be held at the Hand Hills Lake Club House at 2 pm, Friday, September 29, 2023, followed by a luncheon.
Memorial donations may be made to Consort Long Term Care Centre, 5402 52nd Avenue, Consort, Alberta, T0C 1B0. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements. 403-823-2666