Marj Carles passed away peacefully Saturday August 27, 2016 at the Radville Marian Health Centre at the age of 94 years. She is predeceased by her parents, Fredrick and Edith Yates; husband, Louis Carles; brothers, Fred (Vera) Yates, Tom (Mary) Yates, Harry Yates, Frank Yates and her sisters, Beatrice (Phil) Dufresne and Nettie (Tom) Young. Marj was born May 18, 1922 at Chamberlain, SK, the fourth child of Fredrick and Edith. She grew up with her seven siblings on the family farm in the Chamberlain area. Marj married Louis Carles on December 28, 1943 and they lived in the Lacadia district on the Carles family farm until 1992, when they purchased a home and moved into Radville. Marj was active in the Lacadia Community Club, St. Collette Catholic Church, Radville Hospital Auxiliary, Radville Seniors Club and volunteering at the Radville Marian Centre. She also enjoyed gardening, playing cards, reading and treasure hunting. Marj spent many hours making rugs and quilts. Marj took great pride in 鈥渢aking a sow鈥檚 ear and turning it into a silk purse.鈥� She had an appreciation for nature; a gift that she passed on to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marj appreciated the small things in life, whether it be pointing out a beautiful bird or picking up the pretty rocks on the beach. Marj was a people person. She was always interested in people鈥檚 stories and how their lives unfolded. She would ask lots of questions and listen intently and remember the details.聽 For our family, she was the 鈥済lue鈥�. She knew what all of us were doing and would share and encourage us to keep in touch. Marj came into her own as a grandma and enjoyed the many hours she spent with the grandchildren. Marj will be lovingly remembered by her son, Roland (Darlene) Carles of Radville; daughter, Lynn (Dennis) Gorecki of Saskatoon; son, David Carles of Govan; daughter, Theresa Nimegeers (Dale Janeczko) of Prince Albert; grandchildren, Carey (Richelle) Carles, Tyler (Joanne) Carles, Christine (Rob) Pratt, Laura Gorecki (Scott Stewart), Karen Gorecki (Jeff Zukiwsky), Carlene Gorecki, (Clint Jacobi), Brian Gorecki (Jackie Roy), Janice Gorecki (Braedon Black), Tanya Acton, Joshua (Jess) Carles, Terrence (Meghan) Nimegeers and Pam Nimegeers (Dai Herbert); great grandchildren, Lane, Austen, Carter, Jessica, Michaela, Jamie, Abby, Devin, Dayna, Evelyn, Elise, Theo, Sophie, Wilder, Nathan, Stephanie, Shyanne, Hailey, Tesla, Ace, Gavin and Rowan; brother, Edwin (Alma) Yates, sister in law, Shirley Yates as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Prayers were said Thursday, September 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Radville. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, September 2, at 11:00 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church with Father Gerry Bauche celebrating. Interment followed at Laurier Cemetery, Radville. Pallbearers were Laura Gorecki, Brian Gorecki, Carey Carles, Tyler Carles, Joshua Carles and Pamela Nimegeers. Honourary Pallbearers were Karen Gorecki, Carlene Gorecki, Janice Gorecki, Christine Pratt, Tanya Acton and Terrence Nimegeers. Donations in memory of Marjorie may be made to the Radville & District Health Centre Foundation Inc. at Box 310 Radville, Saskatchewan, S0C 2G0. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn 306-842-5432.
