Menard, Grace Sophia: August 13, 1920 - October 20, 2024

Grace Sophia Menard   Grace Sophia Menard passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the remarkable age of 104 years.   Grace was born in Bezanson, AB, on August 13, 1920. She was the fifth child of eleven to Jerome and Lillie Norton.   She married Wilfred Menard on October 19, 1946, and was married for 62 years, until his passing in 2008.   They had a son, Patrick, who was born on March 17, 1947, and sadly died on March 19, 1947.   Grace was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was very young, so she was mostly home schooled by her mother due to her seizures. When they found a medication to treat her seizures, it was such a blessing.   During her time at home as a youngster, was where she was taught by her mother her many talents as a homemaker, such as sewing, crocheting, quilting, cooking, baking, and canning. She made many beautiful doilies and quilts, which were often given as wedding gifts, to family and friends. All new babies received sweaters and bonnets, which were made with love.   Grace and Wilfred worked many winters at the Norton Brothers sawmill and worked on their farm in the summers. She always had a lovely garden which provided plenty of canned goods.   She enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, sewing, crocheting, playing cards, and visiting with family and friends.   Aunt Grace is survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as special friends.   She was predeceased by her parents; brothers: Earl, Clyde, Ralph, Fred, and Edwin Norton; and her beloved sisters: Olive Stewart, Ruby Boyer, Stella Kimble, Laura Patterson, and Shirley Boyd.   We would like to thank the staff at the Grande Prairie Care Center and extend a special thanks to the staff as Heritage Lodge where Grace lived for many years before moving to the Care center in 2022.   A Celebration of Life will be held in Grace’s honour on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Bezanson Golden Years Club (10102 - 98 Avenue, Bezanson, AB), with interment to follow at Glen Leslie Cemetery.   Please join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Aunt Grace. published October 24, 2024 at https://www.oliversfuneralhome.com/

Grace Norton Married Wilfred Menard (October 19, 1946)

Block 47, Lot 5

MENARD, Patrick: March 17, 1947 - March 19, 1947

Block 47, Lot 5

MENARD, Oliver: 1889 - 1960

Block 32, Lot 4

MENARD, Wilfred: October 25, 1923 - December 14, 2008

Wilfred Menard    With regret we announce the sudden passing of Wilfred Menard of Grande Prairie. Wilfred was born October 25, 1923 in Glen Sandfield, ON.    He moved to the Bezanson area in 1929 with his mother, father and three sisters. He spent 37 years working in Norton's Sawmill, as well as farming. He loved hunting, fishing, quading, and was also an avid card player. He was very good at his wood working. He was a longtime member of the Bezanson Golden Years Club.    In 1946 he married Grace Norton of Bezanson. In the year 2000, they moved to Grande Prairie.    Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Grace; sister Armyna Cuthbertson of Grande Prairie; sisters-in-law Ruby Boyer, Stella (Bob) Kimble, Laura Patterson and Shirley Boyd; brothers-in-law Earl, Ralph (Pauline) and Ed Norton as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.    He was predeceased by his infant son, mother, father, sisters Exorie (Carl), Elise (Paul) and brothers-in-law Terrance McNally and Rod Cuthbertson.    At Wilfred's request, no funeral service will be held. A graveside interment of ashes will be held at a later date in Glen Leslie Cemetery.    If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Alberta Lung Association.    Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com    Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Posted on 2008-12-16

MENARD, baby:

Block 47, Lot 5

NEWMAN, Nora K.: 1910 - 1999 {also on Newman & Peckham grave stone page}

Nora Kathleen Newman, 89, of Grande Prairie    Nora Kathleen Newman, resident of Grande Prairie, formerly longtime resident of Bezanson, passed away at the Q.E.II Hospital in Grande Prairie on Sunday, December 19, 1999 at the age of 89 years.    Nora was born in Milford, England on June 26, 1910. She immigrated to Canada in 1928 with her family, settling in Bezanson where she met and married Oliver Menard. They farmed in the Bezanson area on Oliver's homestead.    Nora is survived by her son Albert Menard (Gene) of Westlock, Alberta; daughter Laura (Milo) Sandberg of Prince George, B.C.; nine grandchildren; Dale and Cindy Persson, Brenda (Majid) Ghazvini, Gwen Sandberg, Bill, Larry, Allan, Jimmy, and Evelyn; nine great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.    She was predeceased by her first husband, Oliver Menard in 1960, her second husband, Percy Newman in 1985; her daughter Claire Persson in 1985; sisters Gladys Rees and Murielle Clauson.    By Nora's request there will be no public service held. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.    Memorial donations may be made to the Q.E.II Hospital Foundation.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 21 Dec 1999, Tue -Page 5

Nora Peckham married Oliver Menard then Percy Newman

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