CARSON
Clare Leanora

April 1, 1946 - September 18, 2020

Born in Colchester, England on April 1st, 1946 as Clare Leanora Fahie, Clare was the oldest of four girls. Clare began training as a nurse in England in 1966, meeting two Canadian exchange students during her training, Diane and Pat, who became her lifelong friends. Clare returned with Diane and Pat to Canada in 1969 to complete her training and work as an RN. Clare married Doug Carson on May 8th,1971, with the service held in Fort St John, where Clare was working at the time. Living on the family farm, Clare and Doug took in a young boy, Dean Ross, and helped raise him for several years. In future years, Clare and Doug would become honorary grandparents to Dean’s (Cheryl’s) children, Brett and Austin. Clare and Doug have three children of their own and remained on the family farm to raise their children into adults. Clare retired from nursing when her children were born and remained in the home until 1988. At that time, she took a position as a teacher’s aide at the Delia School Kindergarten, working there for almost 20 years, making many wonderful friends, and helping many children. Clare and Doug resettled in the Handhills as their last child was finishing high school and remained there until retiring from ranching in 2012. Clare’s grandchildren loved visiting them on their ranch, exploring and bale jumping every holiday. Clare’s love of the land was a driving force in her life, and she wrote many poems on it, as well as poems about other topics dear to her life in the Delia community. Clare was an active volunteer with Communities in Bloom, Delia Economic Development Committee, Delia Centennial Committee and Delia Kids Sport and will be sadly missed by her family and those close to her.
Clare is survived by her husband: Doug, children: Daniel, Rachel (Kevin), Angela (Chuck) and grandchildren: Carson, Nathan, Riayn and Julia. Clare is also survived by her sisters: Marian (Michael), Charlotte (Steven) and Rachel as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews in England.
Clare is predeceased by her parents: Charles and Evelyn (Harrison) Fahie.
A graveside service will be held for Clare in the late spring of 2021. The family is requesting that any donations in Clare’s name be made to the Delia Kid Sport Association. Donations may be mailed to: Connie Blackmer, Box 102, Delia, AB T0J 0W0

GREGORY
Romayne John

February 16, 1940 - September 18, 2020

It is with great sorrow that the family of Romayne John Gregory announces his passing, on September 18, 2020 at the Strathmore Hospital, after a short battle with cancer.
Romayne was born in Standard on February 16, 1940, the fourth of eleven children.
He is survived by Barbara (Watson) his wife of 50 years, his daughter Shawna McDonald (John) and their children Riley and Tyson; his son Brian (Shelby) and their children Marley, Chloe and Koen.
He is also survived by his siblings Carol Tholenaer, Helen Beste, Iva Gregory, Mary Lu (Norman) Wandler, Maureen (Paul) LeBoeuf, Joe (Karen) Gregory, Jim (Wendy) Gregory, Frank (Terri) Gregory, Sharon (Gordon) Hart and Mike (Morinne) Gregory. His sister-in-law Marie Taubert and brother-in-law Doug Watson. As well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by parents Milford and Iva and brothers-in-law Frank Tholenaer, Jerry Beste and Ted Taubert.
Romayne spent his whole life in the Standard community, the third generation to farm the family homestead established by his grandfather Romayne. He was an active member of the community serving on many boards. He served in the Lions club in many capacities for over 50 years. He was president of the Standard Recreation Board in the early ‘70’s when the covered arena was built and again several years later when the artificial ice was installed. Romayne was a longtime member of St. Rita’s Parish in Rockyford.
His interests included coaching and playing hockey, curling, golfing, hunting and various water sports. In his later years he enjoyed travelling and trips to the casino with friends, as well as beating his family at board games. All appointments and meetings were scheduled around his mornings with the “guys from coffee”, which he faithfully attended 6 days out of 7.
He was a proud father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time supporting his grandchildren in their various activities. Romayne had a wry sense of humor and was not shy about expressing his opinions.
A private family funeral will be held at a later date.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (Box 2154, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3) or Strathmore District Health Services Palliative Care (200 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J9). To send condolences, please visit Romayne’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.