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Donations now being accepted Alexander (Alex) Peter Roman
~ Obituary ~
December 23, 1954 – November 26, 2020
for homeless Shelterpod project heavy heart that I announce
It is with great sadness and a
the sudden passing of my
dad, and best friend Alex
by Jordan Rae Snook-Pennings. “She's jumped on Roman on November 26, 2020
board and we are mass-sending out at the young age of 65 years.
The Edson and District Recycle requests and filling out proposals Alex will be dearly missed by
Depot and the Edson Friendship looking for money.” his daughter Angie, Mother
Olga, Sister Marie Ann
Centre have collaborated with the For the general public, there are (Nestor), Brothers Vic (Anne), Dennis (Donna),
RCMP and Alberta Health Services, currently two ways to donate to this Ken (Melani), Dale (Michele), along with
and the group has spearheaded a project: through a cheque or cash numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
project to address rural homelessness which can be delivered to the Edson He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Alex was predeceased by his Father, Kazmir
here in Edson. Friendship Centre, or online via ATB Roman (2003) as well as both his maternal and
They will be constructing five pods Cares, which is linked to the Benevity paternal grandparents.
in the plastics collections building of Causes portal which offers a receipt Alex was born December 23, 1954 in Edson AB
the Edson and District Recycle Depot for all donations. and grew up on the family farm in the Bear Lake
on 1st Avenue. With other online fundraising area. In 1985 Alex started his own gravel truck
business which he operated until his passing.
Each pod will have its own door services, some of the proceeds are Alex's greatest joy was spending time with his
with a lock, light, heat, an easily withheld, but by utilizing ATB Cares daughter, whether it was their daily visits, road
cleanable mat, and a portable and Benevity Causes, 100% of trips, vacations, meeting for a drink or going to
bathroom is available on-site. donations will go directly to the the meat draws together. The bond they shared
was truly a one in a million type of relationship
Erica Snook-Penning of the Edson project. that will never be broken. He was an avid
Friendship Centre, and co-organizer Snook-Pennings says they cur- outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting,
of the Shelterpod pilot project, says rently have their development permit camping, quadding and sledding. He truly had a
the group is now seeking donations to from the Town and they just need love for fun and a contagious sense of humour.
You always knew he was up to something when
push the project into full swing. their building permit. As things that "mischievous grin" would shine through.
“Currently we have the $64,000 continue to come together, she feels Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Celebration of
grant from the Town, so we are taking very positive about the project. “I Life will take place at a later date.
$30,000 of that and putting it into our think it's going to be great, but I mean In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
operating costs; that covers us for two I know a lot of the individuals who either the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University
Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 9Z9, or STARS Air
years,” she explained. “Then $34,000 may possibly use this and they're Ambulance, Suite 100, 1519 35 Avenue East,
will go into the building. So we're really good people,” she said.“I don't Edmonton International Airport, Alberta, T9E 0V6,
looking for donations for capital.” think there's going to be any wrinkles in Memory of Alex Roman.
The remaining capital they're that we can't deal with.”
seeking donations for is $30,000. Snook-Penning believes there's
Mainly through social media and potential in the project, and should it Passport,
word-of-mouth, the team has go well, she anticipates other rural Firearm photos,
collected a total of $8500 so far and, communities may follow suit, which and more... call
with some help from community would be the best possible outcome.
members, are finding ways they may Those interested in donating can Weekly Anchor
be able to bring in more. “I am friends call the Friendship Centre at 780- 780-723-5787 FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
with a lady from the Food Bank who 723-5494 or do so online via ATB for an FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
handles a lot of their proposals,” said Cares. Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
appointment
~ Obituary ~
George Raymond Plante
George Raymond Plante, 85, of Edson, Alberta Parkland Lodge Auxiliary
passed away suddenly in the Edson Healthcare
Centre on Friday, November 27, 2020. He leaves to Thank you!
mourn: Mary his daughter; step-children Wayne
(Leanne) Saulnier; Cary Hipkin; and Tammy
(Lanny) Solem as well as step grandchildren
Michelle (Warren Dauble) Saulnier-Dauble; Justine
Saulnier; Duane Saulnier; Michael Hipkin; Dylan
Hipkin; Rebecca Solem, and Raf Solem. Also
remembered by his Uncle Tom Deroshiers; Aunt
Catherine Callihou; Siblings Edna (Dave) MacLean
and children Keith (Daune) Warriner , Lilian
Warriner, Elaine Wold, Lesley (Rick Resterer) Bauer; Marcel (Laura) Plante and
children Kenneth Plante, Elizabeth Plante, and Angel Plante; Linda Gervais and
children Jonathan (Shantelle) Gervais; Ivan Plante and daughter Melissa Plante;
Darlene (Doug Hird) Plante and children Shane Jaxon, Shauna (Marty)Franczak,
Glenda (Jamie Adir) Plante, Curtis Doucet, Daniella Plante, Kyle Hunt; niece Violet
(Larry) Jones, niece Sherrie Lynn Plante, niece Sheila (John) Barnett, niece Kathy
Ottie, niece Loretta Ottie, and numerous great nephews, great nieces, and cousins.
Pre-deceased by wife Alida, and wife of over 50 years Shirley; parents Brazil and Ida;
siblings Mildred Plante, Raymond Plante, Audrey and husband Henry Ottie, Vern and
wife Rose Plante; niece Sandy and husband Johnny Moyan, nephew Trevor Gervais,
nephew Nathan Gagnon, nephew Jason Plante, nephew Ken Plante, nephew Vance
Plante, nephew Trevor Plante, niece Arlene Ottie, and nephew Joe Ottie.
George was born in Edson, Alberta and grew up in Malboro for the first half of his Dion Drader, TC Energy Controls Technician and
life. He soon found his passion for music, especially the fiddle, and his love for
mechanics. He came to Edson after his daughter Mary was grown up. George loved Community Action team member, presented a cheque for
spending time with his family and was a great husband, father, uncle, and brother. He $3000 to the Ladies Auxiliary Society at Parkland Lodge on
so enjoyed playing his fiddle, guitar, and mandolin with his friends and family December 1. The funds will go towards providing each
spontaneously. He played music at the Parkland Lodge for many years and enjoyed
playing at jamborees with his friends. George loved people, had a great sense of Lodge resident with a gift worth $100 this Christmas.
humor, liked to help those in need, especially to fix their cars.
A memorial service was held at Foothills Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, Pictured (left to right): Carol Blum, Ann Robinson, Ivan
December 2nd, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be held hopefully in the
summer of 2021 once COVID 19 conditions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, donations Strang, Dion Drader, Carol McClintock, Ann Steffes, Marj
may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #144, 5241 Calgary Trail NW Kierce, and Gerrie Clery. photo Jordan Rae
Edmonton, AB T6H 5G8, in memory of George Plante.
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL Any monetary donations would be greatly appreciated,
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp. contact Ivan Strang (Pres) at 780 723 4020. Tax receipts
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com given upon request for amounts over $20.
the Town of Edson for Darkness to
Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
the community and place luminaries or
a simple candle outside your home to
u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
(approximately 5:10 am).
Includes process colour pages 1,4,5,7,10,11,14,15,18,20,21,24
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY DECEMBER 7 , 2020 MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2020 PAGE 19 May 9: For mental health week, join
Donations now being accepted Alexander (Alex) Peter Roman
~ Obituary ~
December 23, 1954 – November 26, 2020
for homeless Shelterpod project heavy heart that I announce
It is with great sadness and a
the sudden passing of my
dad, and best friend Alex
by Jordan Rae Snook-Pennings. “She's jumped on Roman on November 26, 2020
board and we are mass-sending out at the young age of 65 years.
The Edson and District Recycle requests and filling out proposals Alex will be dearly missed by
Depot and the Edson Friendship looking for money.” his daughter Angie, Mother
Olga, Sister Marie Ann
Centre have collaborated with the For the general public, there are (Nestor), Brothers Vic (Anne), Dennis (Donna),
RCMP and Alberta Health Services, currently two ways to donate to this Ken (Melani), Dale (Michele), along with
and the group has spearheaded a project: through a cheque or cash numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
project to address rural homelessness which can be delivered to the Edson He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Alex was predeceased by his Father, Kazmir
here in Edson. Friendship Centre, or online via ATB Roman (2003) as well as both his maternal and
They will be constructing five pods Cares, which is linked to the Benevity paternal grandparents.
in the plastics collections building of Causes portal which offers a receipt Alex was born December 23, 1954 in Edson AB
the Edson and District Recycle Depot for all donations. and grew up on the family farm in the Bear Lake
on 1st Avenue. With other online fundraising area. In 1985 Alex started his own gravel truck
business which he operated until his passing.
Each pod will have its own door services, some of the proceeds are Alex's greatest joy was spending time with his
with a lock, light, heat, an easily withheld, but by utilizing ATB Cares daughter, whether it was their daily visits, road
cleanable mat, and a portable and Benevity Causes, 100% of trips, vacations, meeting for a drink or going to
bathroom is available on-site. donations will go directly to the the meat draws together. The bond they shared
was truly a one in a million type of relationship
Erica Snook-Penning of the Edson project. that will never be broken. He was an avid
Friendship Centre, and co-organizer Snook-Pennings says they cur- outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting,
of the Shelterpod pilot project, says rently have their development permit camping, quadding and sledding. He truly had a
the group is now seeking donations to from the Town and they just need love for fun and a contagious sense of humour.
You always knew he was up to something when
push the project into full swing. their building permit. As things that "mischievous grin" would shine through.
“Currently we have the $64,000 continue to come together, she feels Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Celebration of
grant from the Town, so we are taking very positive about the project. “I Life will take place at a later date.
$30,000 of that and putting it into our think it's going to be great, but I mean In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
operating costs; that covers us for two I know a lot of the individuals who either the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University
Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 9Z9, or STARS Air
years,” she explained. “Then $34,000 may possibly use this and they're Ambulance, Suite 100, 1519 35 Avenue East,
will go into the building. So we're really good people,” she said.“I don't Edmonton International Airport, Alberta, T9E 0V6,
looking for donations for capital.” think there's going to be any wrinkles in Memory of Alex Roman.
The remaining capital they're that we can't deal with.”
seeking donations for is $30,000. Snook-Penning believes there's
Mainly through social media and potential in the project, and should it Passport,
word-of-mouth, the team has go well, she anticipates other rural Firearm photos,
collected a total of $8500 so far and, communities may follow suit, which and more... call
with some help from community would be the best possible outcome.
members, are finding ways they may Those interested in donating can Weekly Anchor
be able to bring in more. “I am friends call the Friendship Centre at 780- 780-723-5787 FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
with a lady from the Food Bank who 723-5494 or do so online via ATB for an FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
handles a lot of their proposals,” said Cares. Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
appointment
~ Obituary ~
George Raymond Plante
George Raymond Plante, 85, of Edson, Alberta Parkland Lodge Auxiliary
passed away suddenly in the Edson Healthcare
Centre on Friday, November 27, 2020. He leaves to Thank you!
mourn: Mary his daughter; step-children Wayne
(Leanne) Saulnier; Cary Hipkin; and Tammy
(Lanny) Solem as well as step grandchildren
Michelle (Warren Dauble) Saulnier-Dauble; Justine
Saulnier; Duane Saulnier; Michael Hipkin; Dylan
Hipkin; Rebecca Solem, and Raf Solem. Also
remembered by his Uncle Tom Deroshiers; Aunt
Catherine Callihou; Siblings Edna (Dave) MacLean
and children Keith (Daune) Warriner , Lilian
Warriner, Elaine Wold, Lesley (Rick Resterer) Bauer; Marcel (Laura) Plante and
children Kenneth Plante, Elizabeth Plante, and Angel Plante; Linda Gervais and
children Jonathan (Shantelle) Gervais; Ivan Plante and daughter Melissa Plante;
Darlene (Doug Hird) Plante and children Shane Jaxon, Shauna (Marty)Franczak,
Glenda (Jamie Adir) Plante, Curtis Doucet, Daniella Plante, Kyle Hunt; niece Violet
(Larry) Jones, niece Sherrie Lynn Plante, niece Sheila (John) Barnett, niece Kathy
Ottie, niece Loretta Ottie, and numerous great nephews, great nieces, and cousins.
Pre-deceased by wife Alida, and wife of over 50 years Shirley; parents Brazil and Ida;
siblings Mildred Plante, Raymond Plante, Audrey and husband Henry Ottie, Vern and
wife Rose Plante; niece Sandy and husband Johnny Moyan, nephew Trevor Gervais,
nephew Nathan Gagnon, nephew Jason Plante, nephew Ken Plante, nephew Vance
Plante, nephew Trevor Plante, niece Arlene Ottie, and nephew Joe Ottie.
George was born in Edson, Alberta and grew up in Malboro for the first half of his Dion Drader, TC Energy Controls Technician and
life. He soon found his passion for music, especially the fiddle, and his love for
mechanics. He came to Edson after his daughter Mary was grown up. George loved Community Action team member, presented a cheque for
spending time with his family and was a great husband, father, uncle, and brother. He $3000 to the Ladies Auxiliary Society at Parkland Lodge on
so enjoyed playing his fiddle, guitar, and mandolin with his friends and family December 1. The funds will go towards providing each
spontaneously. He played music at the Parkland Lodge for many years and enjoyed
playing at jamborees with his friends. George loved people, had a great sense of Lodge resident with a gift worth $100 this Christmas.
humor, liked to help those in need, especially to fix their cars.
A memorial service was held at Foothills Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, Pictured (left to right): Carol Blum, Ann Robinson, Ivan
December 2nd, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be held hopefully in the
summer of 2021 once COVID 19 conditions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, donations Strang, Dion Drader, Carol McClintock, Ann Steffes, Marj
may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #144, 5241 Calgary Trail NW Kierce, and Gerrie Clery. photo Jordan Rae
Edmonton, AB T6H 5G8, in memory of George Plante.
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL Any monetary donations would be greatly appreciated,
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp. contact Ivan Strang (Pres) at 780 723 4020. Tax receipts
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com given upon request for amounts over $20.
