1Newspaper Announcement.
"AVIS THOMSON
After a lengthy illness, on Saturday, October 6, 1979, at her home in Neepawa.
Funeral services were held from Knox Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, October 9 at 2 p.m. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery.
Pallbearers were J. Johnstone, E. Tomlin, A. Harris, H. Bell, R. Craig, E. Kuharski.
Born Avis Mabel Margory Rouse at Plumas, Manitoba, September 10, 1917, then moving with the family to a farm at Kelwood in 1920. She attended school at Roskeen, Kelwood and Neepawa.
After a hairdressing course in Winnipeg, she did hairdressing in Neepawa until she married William Harold Thomson at Brandon on August 10, 1938.
Avis was a member of Knox Church and a dedicated member of the choir, a life member of the Women's Missionary Society. She taught Sunday School and helped with the Junior Choir. She was also a long time member of the Hospital Guild. She was a member of the Ladies Curling Club, active on the executive level, and one-time president of the Club.
Avis was predeceased by an infant son in 1942, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rouse. in 1960 and 1964.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Harold, one daughter, Mrs. Jane Woodcock and husband, Bill of The Pas. one son, John and wife, Louise of Winnipeg; two grandsons, David and Bruce Woodcock of The Pas, one sister, Mrs. Cecil Jackson (Polly) of Kelwood, several nieces and nephews."
4772. John Wilfred THOMSON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Neepawa Press, Wednesday, December 30, 1987.
"Wilfred John (Ty) Thomson passed away at the Mewbury Veteran's Centre in Edmonton, Alberta on December 18, 1987.
Ty was born in Neepawa, Man. and resided there prior to joining the army in 1939. He spent five years overseas in Britain and the Continent serving with the 21st Field Regiment, returning to Canada in 1945.
In 1947 he married Jean MacPhail. He returned to Brandon University to complete his education and taught for many years in Brandon and surrounding area.
Ty was a sports enthusiast and played hockey as a defenceman with the Winnipeg Monarchs.
Ty leaves to mourn his former wife Jean, son Bill and daughter-in-law Shirley, son John and friend Susan, daughter Laura-Jean and son-in-law Garth and grandchildren Chelsea, Graham and Sharla. A brother Harold of Neepawa and a sister Margaret Harper of Brandon also survive.
Arrangements are with Brocke-Donavan. Cremation with private service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, friends may donate to a charity of their choice."
2465. John Harvey THOMSON
1Gravestone, Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, Manitoba.
"THOMSON
1896 - J. Harvey - 1960
1902 - Frances S. - 1995
At Rest."
1Newspaper Announcement, The Neepawa Press, Tuesday, October 17, 1995.
"Frances Sarah Thomson
The family of Frances Sarah Thomson sadly announce her peaceful death on October 9, 1995 at East View Lodge, Neepawa. Frank lived her 93 years in Neepawa and district. Her husband Harvey predeceased her in 1960. A grateful family says goodbye - daughters Betty and Gwen, sons-in-law Harvey Underhill and Keith Byram, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She will be missed by her sister Elizabeth Ames of Brandon and special nephew Harold Thomson. We have been much blessed. Friends, who wish, may make a donation to East View Lodge in Frank's name."