Notes on the Rendell Letters

1. The Rendell's were not on the main colonist ship, the SS Lake Manitoba, which carried Reverends Barr and Lloyd. This reminds us that there were at least 5 ships which brought "Barr Colonists" across the ocean.

2. Some of these trees, firs, survived until June 2000 when they were cleared away to make room for an expanding strip mall.

3. Easy to miss this reference to Miriam Rendell, the first baby born in Lloydminster.

Obituary Notice

Rendell: William Leslie

"Les" Rendell of the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre passed away Tuesday, January 7, 1997 at the age of 98 years.

Les was born October 29, 1898 to William and Alice Rendell in Newton-Abbot, England.

Les is survived by his loving wife Mamie of Lloydminster, one son Budd and his wife Claudette Rendell of Edmonton, one daughter Marilyn McLachlan of Calgary, four grandchildren: Valerie Rendell and Barry Rendell of Edmonton, Sean McLachlan and Teresa McLachlan of Calgary, one brother Eric and his wife Doris Rendell of Edmonton, one sister Miriam Greupner of Summerland, B.C. several nieces and nephews, as well as many friends.

The funeral service for Les Rendell was conducted from the Knox Presbyterian Church, Lloydminster on Friday, March 10, 1997 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Harold Martin officiating.

The eulogy was read by Wardy Clifford. The solos "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" were sung by Marlene Risling. The hymns sung were "I Need Thee Every Hour" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" accompanied on the organ by Irene Knowlson.

Honor Guards were given by the Lloydminster Royal Canadian Legion and also by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The active pall bearers were: Sean McLachlan, Barry Rendell, Craig Holmedal, Graham Holmedal, Ed Harty, and Rodney Wild. Internment followed in the Lloydminster Cemetery.

McCaw Funeral Service Ltd. of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements.

Donations may be made to the Barr Colonists' Museum for the restoration of the Rendell home.

Card of Thanks

Mamie Rendell and her family wish to express their gratitude to all friends and relatives for their support.