EMILY MAY MAYOR (RAWLINGS)

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EMILY MAY MAYOR (nee RAWLINGS) Born the youngest of 10 siblings in the Green House January 23, 1920 at Harcus, MB, Emily died peacefully in her sleep December 14, 2005 in St. Boniface Hospital. Emily was predeceased by her husband Fred in 1993. She is survived by children, David (Pat), Terry (Cheryl), Carol (Ed Ryan) and Rilla; grandchildren, James Ryan (Jenn), Ramona Thomson (Todd), Chandra (Monique), Matthew, Chad Hoffman and Cher Hoffman; and three great-granddaughters, Julika, Ella and Kate. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Betty Rawlings, Evelyn Mayor, Alice Mayor; and brothers-in-law, Gordon Hall and Orville Mutcher, plus many nieces and nephews. Emily took her grade 12 at United College and taught school at Alonsa, MB, until her marriage to Fred in 1942. They moved to Winnipeg in 1943 and purchased a house at 522 Tremblay which she sold 54 years later. Emily worked at HBC for 19 years and was a very active member of the Bay Retirees Club. She was always involved in the community and the United Church including CGIT, Moms and Tots, Oak Hammock Marsh and Archwood Community Club. She was a Bomber season ticket holder for 53 years. She and Fred became avid square dancers and travellers during their retirement. Emily was always very physically active in everything from playing women's hockey as a young mom to her joy of walking miles at a time. Emily will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, December 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Windsor Park United Church, 1062 Autumnwood Dr. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to your charity of choice. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.desjardins-funeral.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2005