FREDRICK CHARLES STEVENS

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FREDRICK CHARLES STEVENS Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at the Boyne Lodge in Carman, Charlie passed away at the age of 84 years. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his children, Marlene (Ray) Russell of Regina, Glenda (Ben) Thiessen of Winnipeg, Fred (Jackie) Stevens of Carman, Carl (Joanne) of Winnipeg and Debra (Karsten) Eyben of Oakville ON; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brothers - Albert (Grace) of Waterdown, ON, Ernie of Virden and Wesley (Dorothy) of Regina and many nieces, nephews and friends. An infant son, Robert; wife Hazel Fraser; sister Hazel Fraser; brother Edmond and parents Zelma and Fredrick, predeceased him. Born in La Rivier and raised in Roseisle, Dad and Mom raised their family in Carman. Dad was a gentle, kind, quiet man who loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was always happiest when he had them around him. He was a Second World War Veteran serving a brief period with the RCAF. He was a skilled carpenter who worked on his own and for many years with the Carman Co-op, building many things in the Carman area. Upon retirement he used his skills in drafting and designed a lot of buildings and he loved to spend time in his shop making things. Funeral services will be held from the Grace St. Johns Church in Carman, MB on Sunday, September 26 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Brad Elliott officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Carman. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7, or to the Boyne Lodge, Box 910, Carman, MB R0G 0J0. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Boyne Lodge for making Dad feel so welcomed into their family and providing such wonderful care. Doyles Funeral Chapel of Carman in care of arrangements. www.doyleschapels.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2004