Comments: Well here I am again advising of another Shilobrats passing away. I received a call earlier today from Barb Clark, the younger sister of Brian Smith. Barb advises that Brian passed away this morning in hospital in Winnipeg. As everyone who attended the Shilobrats reunion in Winnipeg in August knows Brian was in failing health. It was heartening to see that Brian met up with many old friends from his Shilo days. I know that he had a great time. I, for one, will miss him very much. There is no funeral planned at this time.
Take care,
Alf
Added: October 25, 2018
Submitted by Name: Alf Ripley From: Brandon, MB E-mail: nripley@mymts.net
Comments: I received an email yesterday from Kathleen (McKenzie) Vaillancourt, a Shilobrat. She asked if I could advise Shilobrats that knew her brother, Ron Mckenzie, who attended PEHS from the mid to late 1960's, of his passing. Ron had been in failing health for the last year or so and passed away earlier this week in Calgary. Our thoughts go out to Ron's family.
Added: October 13, 2018
Submitted by Name: Bill Gillespie From: AB/BC E-mail: bgillespie@shaw.ca
Comments: Hey, Doug-tell your brother that he will be performing in 2020!
Harv and I will "hijack" him and deliver him to the venue via "BratsAir".
Added: October 13, 2018
Submitted by Name: doug jordan From: Wpg - reunion capital of Canada E-mail: doug.jordan@gmail.com
Comments: Boyd is not available for a week or two and then we start planning for 2020 depending on the response we get. My brother thought 2018 was his last gig. I think I have talked him into a second "final" gig as Fabulous George in 2020. Of course we were in the Fort Garry at the time and we were into our cups.
Watch the guest book in November / December for details
Comments: What a wonderful Special Edition of the 2018 Reunion!! Such great memories and a chance to catch up with friends after 50 plus years. Love, Love, Love It!! Thanks everyone for all your hard work in making this truly a summer to remember. 2020 Here We Come!!!
Added: October 12, 2018
Submitted by Name: Neil MacDonald From: Bruce, Alberta E-mail: neila01@telus.net
Comments: Tim Spring. What a surprise! I have fond memories of time spent with your family members. I also remember when your brother Ken's untimely passing. My sister Bonnie Walsh & her hubby Joe were over for a visit this August and we talked about you's as they stay in toch with Bev & Val & hubbies. Many fond memories of the forest reserve & climbing the look-out tower.
Comments: My younger brother Curtis and I lived in Shilo from 1961 to 1963.We lived on Kingston next to Ann Blades.Was surprised to see my picture in the 1963 Condita yearbook. I hung around with Ralph Embury,Gordon Cockburn and Ricky Leclair. Will continue to monitor this site in case you do have a reunion in 2020. Thanks
Name: Alf
From: Brandon, Mb
E-mail: nripley@mymts.net
Well here I am again advising of another Shilobrats passing away. I received a call earlier today from Barb Clark, the younger sister of Brian Smith. Barb advises that Brian passed away this morning in hospital in Winnipeg. As everyone who attended the Shilobrats reunion in Winnipeg in August knows Brian was in failing health. It was heartening to see that Brian met up with many old friends from his Shilo days. I know that he had a great time. I, for one, will miss him very much.
There is no funeral planned at this time.
Take care,
Alf