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Frank Glen Carriere December 13, 1951 – May 02, 2025

Frank was born in Glen Mary, SK into what was to become a very large family. He spent his childhood playing a variety of sports, but he excelled in hockey. He continued to play hockey and referee with his good buddy, Milton Burns. He spent his young adult life in various cities and communities working at a variety of jobs.

In 1983 he met his future wife Janet and his son Chris. He did drywall for a few years until 1988 when he started working at the Friendship Centre. He had a few roles there – Fine Option agent, Mediation Worker and then Court Worker.  He helped many people maneuver their way through the court system.  He had a special touch when it came to dealing with people that frequented the Friendship Centre.

He retired in 2017 after 29 years at the Centre.  After he retired, he continued to go to the Centre early in the morning to make sure that coffee was ready for the people and the staff when the doors opened. He enjoyed going to the A & W every morning for coffee to meet with his A & W buddies.  He enjoyed going to the Heritage Seniors Centre to play cards and socialize.

Frank had a soft spot for children and women.  Just when we thought that Frank could not show nor feel a deeper love for anyone, his grandson John was born in 2008 and in 2011, he was blessed again with his grandson Jack.  The boys were his world!  He would do anything for them. He had a special place in his heart for his niece Jackie. He also had a very soft spot for his niece Megan and was so excited when her girls, Gabby and Grace came into this world.  He finally had some little girls to spoil!

He is survived by:

His wife Janet (Halcro)

His son Chris and Chris’ wife Shelley. His grandsons John and Jack

His siblings: Budge Madland(Jean), Myrna McKay, Victor Carriere(Brenda), Phyllis Durocher(Rod),Sharon Isbister(Ron), Annette Sutherland(George), Terry Carriere, Grant Carriere, Lisa McDermott(Rick). Special niece, Angie McKay.  Numerous nieces and nephews. Numerous great-nieces and nephews.

His In-laws: Bill Halcro(Sharon), Raymond Halcro(Candace), Terry Halcro(Karen), Lawrence Walsh(Val), Kevin Walsh(Kathy), Claire Walsh. Special nieces, Jackie Halcro and Megan Walsh.

His buddy Mitch Dumont, His Friendship Centre Family, His A & W family and his Heritage Senior Centre family. His little fur buddy, Oscar.

He was pre-deceased by his mother and father, David and Delilah Carriere. Sisters: Shirley Dubois, Darlene Carriere and Rhonda Carriere. Brothers: David Carriere, Vernon Carriere and Bruce Carriere. His brother in-laws, John Dubois and Ben McKay. Sister in-law, Irene Carriere. His mother and father in-law, Bert and Shirley Walsh. His special buddies, Dale Sayese, Rob Dodwell, Al (Shiney) Umpherville. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

He was a wonderful man that was well respected and liked by many.  He will be truly missed.

The family welcomes anyone that would like to join them at the Friendship Centre on Friday, May 16^th at 7:00 p.m. to sing hymns, say prayers and reminisce.

There will be a Celebration of Frank’s Life on Saturday, May 17^th at 2:00 p.m. at the Friendship Centre. We welcome anyone that wants and can to join us.

Arrangements in care of Mackenzie Funeral Home & Crematorium, Mark & Pedro Gyoerick, Mel & Troy Curle, & Jordyn Jacobson. 306 763 8488.

• Date : 2025-05-05
• Location : Prince Albert, SK