Long-time resident passes away

Congratulations to Kathy and Ross Campbell on the birth of their second grandchild, born to their daughter Sharon and her husband Shane Robinson on the weekend. This is their second grandchild, both boys. The baby is the first child for Sharon and Shane. Also congratulations to Walter and Joyce Campbell. This little boy is their fourth great-grandchild, all boys.

Jennifer Ricker of Waterford, Ont., returned home March 21 after visiting with her parents, Janet and Chris McKee.

Today I report the death of a long-time Waseca area resident, Henry Snell. Henry was born in 1923, the second son of William and Lotte Snell, early settlers in the Waseca area, who homesteaded in the Walter district just north of Waseca. He and his brother Ernest attended Walter School and Henry attended high school in Waseca. He soon acquired his own farm and spent winters working in Edmonton where he met and married Elsie Holoway and acquired a step-daughter, Diane, who brought them both many years of happiness as a member of the family. Eventually Diane completed university education and became a teacher. Henry and Elsie continued to farm.

Henry was interested in many community organizations and was on the Waseca Wheat Pool committee for a number of years. He also enjoyed local sports, which included curling. After the death of Elsie, Henry remained on the farm, then moved to Maidstone where he enjoyed his own home for several years and eventually moved into the care home there.

Henry will be remembered for his great interest in family and friends. He was an interesting conversationalist because he had vivid memories of past history and people. He will be sadly missed by Diane and family, his nephews and nieces and his many friends.

The Waseca Blades recreational hockey team play their final game for the season March 22 after a busy season. The tournament takes place in Maidstone.

This week we also learned of the death of a former 1980s resident of Waseca Village, Darren Morrison. Darren and his wife and family lived in a trailer situated where the Waseca fire hall now stands. He was an avid sportsman, very active in hockey. He was also a community-minded man who coached young people’s sports and was coach for the Waseca Tom Thumb Hockey League for a few years. Our sympathy goes out to his family. Funeral service for Darren was held in Hardisty, Alta.