In Loving Memory

Anna Mack Obituary

March 7, 1921 - May 8, 2025 (age 104)

Anna Eleanor Mack (nee Manns), a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the age of 104 years.

Anna was born on March 7, 1921, in Grandview, MB to parents Caroline and Andrew Manns, the middle daughter of a family of seven boys and seven girls. Growing up on a farm, the family was a very close-knit crew. Some activities that Anna loved were music, playing guitar and violin, square dancing, playing cards, reading, and completing crosswords. Anna met and married John Mack and together they raised four children in Creighton, SK, near Flin Flon, MB. Anna was always an active member of her community; she was a life member of the Order of the Royal Purple and enjoyed to curl and travel. Along with participating in curling she also enjoyed watching the sport on tv as well as cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2002, Anna moved to Creston to be closer to family, where she lived in Crest View Village. She had a plot in the first Creston Community Garden and loved the Wynndel sing-along as well as all the activities provided at Crest View, especially if they included dressing up and wearing a bit of bling. In talking with friends and family a word to describe Anna, that was used time and time again, is amazing.

Anna was predeceased by her husband of 58 years John, son-in-law Sheldon, parents Caroline and Andrew, brothers Arlington, Gerald, Norman, George, Raymond, Fred, and Charlie, sisters Ila, Lila, Ruth, Hester, Doris, and Irene, as well as nieces and nephews.

Anna will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Diana Prier of Calgary, AB, Gloria (Ellwood) Duncalfe of Creston, BC, Darla (Brian) Martinson of Snow Lake, MB, son Dwayne (Diane) Mack of Cochrane, AB, grandchildren Rick (Sheena Rae) Prier, Betty (Chris) Carter, Kenneth (Serena) Duncalfe, Kevin (Heather) Mack, Kimberley (Rob) Blair, Ryan Martinson, Shelli (Geoff) Martinson, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, 3 step grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren, 1 step great great grandson, sister-in-law Marge, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Marge Manns Obituary

June 13, 1930 ~ December 21, 2025 (age 95)

Marjorie (Marge) Ellen Manns passed away in the early morning hours of December 21st, 2025 at the Grandview Personal Care Home at the age of 95 ½ years, with her son at her side.

Marge was born June 13, 1930 in Grandview, Mb – first child of Jim and Ella Crowe. She grew up on the farm in the Wicklow District of Grandview, in the house that is now part of the Grandview museum, with her brother Ken.

After graduating from Wicklow School, Marge moved to Winnipeg to attend “Normal” School to become a teacher. She taught for one year at Strathcona School, a small rural school in the RM of Gilbert Plains, from September 1947 to June 1948. During that time, however, she met “her Charlie,” and before long, lesson plans gave way to love—changing her priorities in the best possible way.

Marge married Charlie Manns on October 15, 1948. Their marriage was a true testament to enduring love- just six hours short of celebrating 70 years together. Even in their later years, they carried themselves like a young couple—they were playful, laughed easily and truly enjoyed one another’s company.

In the early years Charlie had to go looking for work and was away in Winnipeg and western Ontario. But they wrote many letters back and forth- this was back when a stamp was .02 cents! They then moved to Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta for a few years where Charlie worked at Sherritt Gordon as a labourer and Marge worked as a clerk at a local store. Those years of hard work allowed them to save enough money to return to Manitoba and establish their life in farming.

Marge and Charlie owned and operated their farm four miles south of Grandview for 60 years, always welcoming family and friends from near and far into their home. After much convincing on Charlie’s part, they eventually sold the farm and moved into Valley Villa in 2010, where they continued to build friendships and enjoy community life.

Music was always an important part of Marge and Charlie’s life together. As a young couple, they attended community dances—sometimes arriving in the Model T and other times by horse and sleigh. Later in life, they took up square dancing, forming wonderful friendships, staying active, and sharing many laughs. They also enjoyed travelling, including bus tours, camping, and a memorable family trip to Ireland to revisit Marge’s roots. Marge also enjoyed playing cards and games, especially crokinole.

Marge and Charlie had a daughter, Evelyn Grace, on May 2, 1958, and later welcomed their son, Marshall George, born June 30, 1966. Marge’s life was deeply rooted in her love and devotion to her children and then their families.

Marge was predeceased by her parents Jim & Ella Crowe, her brother Kenneth Crowe, an infant son Christopher in 1952 and the love of her life Charles Allan Manns in October 2018. All of Charlie’s 13 siblings and their spouses have also passed on.

Marge is survived by her children, Evelyn (Kenny) Stiff and Marshall (Marlene) Manns; her grandchildren, Katie (Donny) Stiff and great-grandson Sam, Stephen (Brianne) Stiff and great-granddaughter Emilie, Jessie (George) Manns and great-granddaughter Imogen, Michael (Logan) Manns, and Gage (Kaitlyn) Gogal; as well as her sister-in-law Marie Crowe, cousin Roy (Iris) Crowe and many cousins both here and in Ireland.

Marge will be remembered for her kindness, quiet strength, love of family, and the warm welcome she extended to all that crossed her path.

Farley Hemmings

June 23, 1949 ~ April 19, 2024 (age 74)

Farley Hemmings of Schist Lake, Manitoba passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Flin Flon General Hospital at the age of 74 years.

Bertha Manns Obituary

14 June, 1921 – 26 July, 2023 (age 102)

Bertha Manns, age 102 years, of Kipling, SK (formerly from Creighton, SK) passed away in the Kipling Long Term Care Centre on July 26, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.

Bertha was born June 14, 1921 in Dundee Scotland. When Bertha was 5 years old, she came to Canada on the Metagama with her mother Agnes Shand. Shortly after arriving, her Mom married her penpal, John Hay and the family lived on a farm in Grandview, MB. Her mom and stepdad had 7 children: Betty, Ronald, Edith, George (Audrey), Dorothy (Eddie), John (Florence) and Richard (Joan). Bertha later discovered an older brother Alex (Peggy) in Scotland. They were reunited several times in Canada, Scotland and the UK.

In 1945 she married the love of her life, Gerald Manns. They had 3 children, Carol, Beverley (Farley) and Brian (Teena).

Family was Bertha’s first love. She devoted herself to her family of origin, then to the families she worked for, then to the Manns family and the love of her life Gerry and the family they created and to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Bertha actively promoted and attended many family celebrations, including the Manns family reunions. Bertha participated in many ways in the communities she lived in, ranging from old time dances prior to their marriage, to recently fun activities with the care home residents.

Bertha was predeceased by her mother Agnes; stepfather John; husband Gerald; brothers: Alex, Ronald, George and John; sisters: Betty, Dorothy and Edith and her great-great granddaughter Lily.

Bertha is survived by her 3 children Carol, Beverley (Farley) and Brian (Teena); 9 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great- grandchildren; brother Richard (Joan) and many nieces and nephews.

The interment was held in East Hillside Cemetery, Flin Flon, Manitoba on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The funeral service was held in Creighton Community Hall on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. A celebration of life tea was held in Kipling Friendship Centre on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Elizabeth "Betty" Anne West (nee Sewell)

June 9, 1945 ~ December 18, 2025 (age 81)

” Our Mother, Elizabeth “Betty” West passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the age of 80 years. She has left behind a legacy of love, laughter and incredible strength. She is survived by her daughters, Lianna Olson (Paul) and Helena Smith (Stephen); her 6 grandchildren and their spouses; 5 great grandchildren; her beloved twin brother, Woody Sewell (Freda); as well as numerous extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her sister, Hazel; brother, Allen; and her parents.

She was especially blessed in life to have great friends who became like family and will be missed by Orren and Tracy Johnson and their children Connor and Spencer. She will also be greatly missed by so many wonderful friends who brought such joy to her life.

” We wish to thank the staff at the hospice, who cared for her, and Sturgeon Memorial for all their guidance with the passing of both Mom and Dad. “