Obituary of Frank Pritchard

Frank "Buster" Pritchard passed away on February 2, 2008 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was eighty-four years of age. Frank was born on November 9, 1923 at Welby, Saskatchewan, a son of James and Annie (nee Tanner) Pritchard. He received his education at Spy Hill, SK. His occupations during his life included farm labourer, railroad labourer, radio technician and a grain elevator worker. Frank was quite a man and was very talented with music and song, which he often used to express himself. He could sing and play many instruments including guitar, organ and violin. His favourite types of music were country, gospel and bluegrass. His talents expanded into singing, which he recorded in Brandon, Manitoba. Frank also enjoyed horseback riding and long walks in the night. Socializing with family and friends were special times for Buster. He is survived by his niece, Lucille Pritchard (Albert Eagle) and her family whom he resided with until his passing. He is survived by his two sisters, Agnes Labelle (Kalmakoff) of Winnipeg, MB and Ameillia (Morris) Pritchard of Duff, SK; three brothers, Clarence Pritchard of Grandview, MB, Richard Pritchard of Langenburg and Bernard (Bev) Pritchard of Kelvington, SK; his uncle Wilfred Fred Tanner and family; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Frank was predeceased by his mother Ann Pritchard (1977), father James Pritchard (1959), step dad Arthur Pritchard (1983), brothers Henry (1962) and William Pritchard (2005) and sister Mary Pettis (1985) and his special friend of thirteen years, Janet Peppin. He will be sadly missed by many. A service of Comfort was held on Thursday, February 7, 2008 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home in Yorkton with Pastor Rick Flamont of the Grace River Mission officiating. Tributes and words of Remembrance were given by Anita Pelletier, Nancy Shewkenek, Lucille Pritchard and Adam Eagle. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, February 8, 2008 from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Langenburg with Rev. Father Hector Seville as the Celebrant. The St. Joseph's Folk Choir led the congregation in the singing of the hymns "In The Garden", "Peace Is Flowing", "Only A Shadow" and "How Great Thou Art". Honourary Bearers were Mervin Pritchard, Ambrose Pritchard, Bernard Pritchard, Robert Ducharme, Melvin Pritchard and Kim Kalmakoff. Interment followed in St. Joseph's Parish Cemetery with David Pritchard, Henry Pelletier, Albert Eagle, Kenny Pritchard, Clayton Fleury and Fred Boucher serving as the casket bearers. Services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home. Interment Details