VERA MAY HAY

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VERA MAY HAY (nee CARROTHERS) It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Vera May Hay (nee Carrothers), on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Deer Lodge Centre, at the age of 95 years. Remaining to mourn Vera's passing are her daughter Carol (Dan) Iwankow; son-in-law Ross (Annette); grandchildren, Cassandra (Guy), Annastasia (Simon), Tracy, Andy and David; as well as great-grandchildren, Jean-Luc, Natasha, Anthony and Elenna. She was predeceased by her husband Bruce Hay; son and daughter, Jim and Pat; parents, Tom and Etta Carrothers and her 10 siblings. Vera was born on March 3, 1920, on the family farm in Austin, Manitoba and was the middle child of 11. She served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War. She enjoyed travelling, lapidary work, gardening and began to write about her many adventures later in her life. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers of Deer Lodge Centre T5 for their kindness and support. In compliance with Vera's wishes, no formal Funeral Service will be held. She will be interred in the family plot in Austin, Manitoba this summer 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Red Cross, 1111 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0S8, The Salvation Army (http://www.salvationarmy.ca/donate-now/) or to Deer Lodge Centre, 2109 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0L3. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 13, 2016