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Donald Montague Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 20 to Apr. 22, 2010.

DONALD MURRAY MONTAGUE March 4, 1937 April 17, 2010 Donald Murray Montague passed away at Royal University Hospital on April 17, 2010. He was born in St. Boniface Hospital, March 4, 1937, and raised in Redditt, ON. He worked as a lineman for the CN, from 1955 1959, and then joined the Saskatoon Police Force July 2nd 1959. He rose through the ranks, retiring as Deputy Chief in 1994. He was very proud to have served four Lieutenant Governors of Saskatchewan. He was an Honorary Aide for Her Honour Dr. Sylvia Fedoruk, Principal Driver for their Honours, Jack Wiebe, and Dr. Lynda Haverstock, and driver trainer for a few months, His Honour Dr. Gordon Barnhart. He was Past Master of all the Masonic Lodges he was involved with, but was very involved with Lodge Asquith 146, now Asquith Harmony 75 A.F. & A.M. He married Peggy (Margaret Ellis) in 1957, together they raised three children, daughter, Dawn (Rick) McNally, Ryan, Trevor; son, Ian (Shelly), Michael, Elizabeth; son, Robert (Sharleen) , Sean, Jennifer, and Megan. His greatest joys were his grandchildren and their achievements. He was very proud of every one of them. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Frank and Agnes Montague; by two sisters, Grace Montague and Frances McKinlay; and by infant daughter, Sharon Leslie in 1964. He is survived by brothers, Ian (Marg) Montague, North Bay, ON, Ray (Lorraine) Montague, Winnipeg, MB; and sister, Joanne (Russ) Kotanko, Kelowna BC; sister-in-law, Sandy Montague; numerous nieces and nephews, and Peggy's family: mother-in-law, Edna Meikle; sister, Betty (Gordon) Howat; brother, Earl (Beth) Meikle; sister, Lois (Kurt) Chalmers; and brother, Jim (Cindy) Meikle. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Saskatoon Funeral Home (338 4th Ave. N.) with interment at St. John's Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] Arrangements are entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME, 244-5577.

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Dean Duggan

May 18, 2010

Murray will be remembered as a good friend ; we share memories of growing up in Redditt ; school , swimming , playing road hockey , ball , the blueberry shed and the store , moving into one anothers homes ,and all the things we enjoyed at that age .
I offer my sympathy for your loss .

April 22, 2010

With deepest sympathy to Murray's wife and family. I grew up in Redditt and knew Murray and the family and have fond memories of each of them.
So very sorry to hear of Murray's passing, Please accept my sincere condolences.
Maureen McDonald (Braisby)

Sheila Betker

April 22, 2010

My deepest sympathy to all of you . We were there just a month ago. Thinking of you and all the fun at Lodge functions,Police functions and Turtle lake. Take Care Sheila Betker and family

John & Mary Rothwell

April 22, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to you Peggy and family. We lost touch over the years, but often thought of you, your family and Edna.Would love to hear from you.

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Shirley and Iain MacLennan

April 21, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to you, Mrs. Montague and all your family on the sad loss of your husband. We were happy to meet him at the home of Dawn and Rick McNally.

Evelyn Schellenberg

April 21, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Montague family. I worked with "Big Murr" for many years at the Police Department; he was such a kind and gentelmanly person - one of the special ones.

Jim and Zona Borrowman

April 21, 2010

With deepest sympathy to you Peggy and to your family on Murray's passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time

April 21, 2010

Peggy,we were so sorry to hear about Murry. He was one of the good ones. We will be unable to come, but our hearts will be with you. Harvey & Irene

April 20, 2010

My deepest sympathies to auntie Peggy,Dawn,Robert and everyone> I have the best memories of all the summers I spent in saskatoon with mom and my sisters love you all thinking of you Chris and Stuart Dahl

daphne bergen

April 20, 2010

Peggy i,m sorry to read of murray,s passing.my prayers go out to you and Dawn,Ian,and robert and family.i was thinking of you both the other day and how we meet in that old house on 11th st.and the laugh,s we shared,my deepest sympathy
daphne.

April 20, 2010

Our Deepest Sympathy To you Peggy & your Family.
We have such good memories of the time we spent with you & Murray in Europe. Blaine & Cathy Carruthers.

April 20, 2010

I remember Donald Montague when he was with the Police. He was one of the best officers and always willing to help others. My thoughts are with his family.

Doug & Lynne Evans

April 20, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy

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