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- Helen Shier (nee Parker)
March 24, 1900 - November 12, 1951
Mrs. Clarence E. Shier
Many friends gathered in the Crandall United church on Thursday to pay their last respects to a beloved citizen in the person of Mrs. C.E. Shier, who passed away in Hamiota hospital on Monday, November 12th, following a long illness, in her 52nd year.
Born at Lunenburg, N.S., on March 24, 1900, Helen Parker came west with her parents and resided at McConnell. Her marriage to Clarence Ernest Shier took place in Brandon December 8, 1926. During her residence in the Crandall district she took an interest in community affairs and made many friends, and her membership in the church and W.I. circles were highly valued. Her passing is a matter of sincere regret.
The service was conducted by Rev. J.B. Francis and the casket was laid to rest in Crandall cemetery by Ray O'Connor, Ed. Shier, Walter Beggs, Chas. R. Lee, C.W. Lewis, Wal. Hyndman. The floral tributes were numerous and very, beautiful.
Surviving is her husband and two sons, Gerald and Barry, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Phil Barteaux, Birtle; her mother and two brothers, Bruce and Rodney, McConnell; Max, Treterne; Joe, Meilta, and one sister, Mrs. Wm. May (Ruth) at Strathclair.
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Mrs. C.E. Shier Dies In 52nd Year
Mrs. C.E. Shier of Crandall, passed away suddenly on November 12th, in Hamiota hospital in her 52nd year. Mrs. Shier (nee Helen Parker) was born in Nova Scotia but came to Manitoba when quite young with her parents, to the Holylea district south of Strathclair where she received her education.
She was married to Clarence Shier on December 8th, 1926.
She leaves to mourn her loss a loving husband, one daughter, Beverley (Mrs. Phil Barteaux of Birtle), and 2 sons, Gerald and Barry at home, also her mother, Mrs. F.A. Parker. One sister, Ruth (Mrs. Wm. May) Strathclair, and 4 brothers; J.V., Melita; Bruce at McConnell; Max, Treherne, and Rod Strathclair.
The funeral was largely attended and was held in Crandall United church with Rev. Francis taking
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