Stanley Charles Â鶹ÊÓƵgate, born June 6, 1921 died March 16, 2016 Battleford, Sk. Stanley was born, raised and lived on the family farm south of Battleford. Stanley’s dad died when he was young, so along with his brothers and sister they helped their mom take on the responsibilities of the farm. Stanley loved to farm. He helped out in whatever way he could. He and his brother Norman farmed the homestead for many years until Norm passed in 1992. Stanley loved to garden. Besides the vegetables he would also have a large patch of Sweat peas in the garden. He enjoyed the visits from his nieces and nephews. He would share with them his passion for gardening and farming. Stanley was a gentle spirit, quiet and unassuming. He was interested in each one of the people he met. He didn’t want anyone fussing over him. He lived the last 8 ½ years at BDCC., where he enjoyed getting to know the staff. He enjoyed learning and shared what he learned. Quote from Winston Churchill “one must never be discouraged by defeats in one’s youth, but continue to learn throughout one’s whole life “. Stanley portrayed this throughout his whole life. Stanley is survived by: Sister-in-law Doreen; Nephews: Daryl (Lauren), Brian (Debra), Edgar (Colleen); Nieces: Donna (Doug) Van Dijk, Bev (Bryce) Pongracz, Glady Hentges, Marion Paquette, Georgina (Al) Hutchison, Arlene Wilkie; Numerous great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. Stanley was predeceased by: parents John and Mary (Laycock) Â鶹ÊÓƵgate; brothers: Garnet, Norman and Allan; Sister: Emma Rohlen; Sister –in-law: Olive; Brother-in-law: Len Rohlen; Nephews: Norm Rohlen, Guy Paquette, Ern Hentges; Great niece: Andrea Hutchison. A memorial service was held for Stanley on Saturday March 19, 2016  at 4:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, North Battleford, with Pastor Keith Klippenstien officiating. Music ministry – Sarah Whitbread, Scripture Readings – Edgar Â鶹ÊÓƵgate, Eulogy – Debra Â鶹ÊÓƵgate, Urn Bearer – Brian Â鶹ÊÓƵgate. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service 306-446-4200. Cremains will be interred at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to: Heart & Stroke Foundation 1738 Quebec Ave. Unit 26, Saskatoon, Sk.,  S7K 1U9; or to Saskatchewan Blind Sports Association, 510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon, Sk., S7L 7K7. Thank-You. The family of the late Stanley Â鶹ÊÓƵgate would like to send out a Very Big Thank-You to Dr. Johnson and all the Staff at BDCC that cared for Stanley over the years. Thank-you to Bob MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service, Keith Klippenstien and Sarah Whitbread for your compassion and assisting with the funeral.
