Memoriam

The Wheat City Carvers would like to say farewell to former members:

Don Martin

It is with heavy hearts that we say Good-Bye to a longstanding, dedicated carver, Don Martin, who passed away February 1st, 2025. He drove regularly from Wawanesa to the Wheat City Club carving groups for many many years. He often caught a ride with his wife, or with Steven Sullivan in more recent years.

We all enjoyed his kind manner and his sense of humour and of course his whimsical carvings. He was always happy to lend his tools and his advice to other carvers.

Don was a true gentleman and a pleasant addition to all our gatherings.

Donald R. Smith

Former member of the Carvers Club, Donald R. Smith, age 75 years, of Brandon, passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (Click here for Don’s obituary in the Brandon Sun)

Calbert Rance (Tab) Dudley

Former Carvers President Calbert Rance (Tab) Dudley of Brandon, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Brandon Regional Hospital at the age of 72. Tab was born in Killarney on May 21, 1947 to Reg and Pearl Dudley. He was predeceased by his wife Heather in 2017 and is survived by his daughter Kimberly of Brandon and son Leigh (Danielle) of Airdrie, Alberta, grandsons Codey (Taylor), and Bryce (Chelsea), great-grandson Wyatt, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial reception will be announced and held at a later date with a private interment taking place at Bend Cemetery, Strathclair, Manitoba. Donations in memory of Tab can be made to the charity of your choice.