Obituary of Maurice Filson
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Maurice Filson, late of Regina, SK, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12,2023 at the age of 94 years. He was predeceased by his parents Wilma and Marshall; twin brothers Gordon and George; and sister Janet. Maurice is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Shirley; sister Irene (Si); sisters-in-law Debbie (Michael) and Marjorie; and a wonderful family of nieces and nephews.
Maurice loved people and was dedicated and active in community and fraternal organizations. He enjoyed sixteen years of service as a councillor and Reeve of the RM of Wood River, retiring in 1995. He was president of the Lafleche and District Health Board when the new Integrated Health Facility was built. A proud moment indeed was the ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening the new Health Facility.
Maurice was proud and honoured to be one of nine people selected to receive a Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal presented by the Lieutenant Governor, Gordon Barnhart.
Maurice and Shirley left the farm at Woodrow and moved to Regina where they chose a condo and were soon part of the condo community. Maurice served on the Condo Board, organized the Men’s Coffee Group, pancake breakfasts and a recycling project and was always ready for the men’s weekly bridge games.
After thirty great years of condo living, Maurice and Shirley moved into a Seniors’ Retirement Home where they were soon part of a friendly, welcoming community and much to his delight Maurice found a group that played bridge!
Maurice lived a long and wonderful life and made so many people laugh and smile along the way. He will be sadly missed and always remembered.
Celebration of Life will take place at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, SK on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The service will be livestreamed. Interment at Woodrow, SK at a later date. Friends and family so wishing may make donations in memoriam to the Regina Anti Poverty Ministry, 2330 Victoria Ave., Regina, SK, S4P 0S6 visit: https://antipovertyministry.ca/donations-page/. To view the livestream of the service and to leave an online message of condolence visit: www.speersfuneralchapel.com
