CAMILLA HAYES (GRAHAM)

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CAMILLA HAYES (nee GRAHAM) It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our Mother, Camilla, widow of the late Gordon Francis Hayes (1-16-1970), and sister of the late Margaret Ostir, (Mardie), on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Parkview Place. Born in Warroad, MN, Camilla moved to northern Manitoba where her father managed various stations for the Canadian Pacific Railway. She and Gordie met in Flin Flon in the early 1930's where they married in 1940. They followed Gordie's railroad career to Winnipeg where their children were born between 1946 and 1957. She actively supported her childrens' activities including community work in the Windsor Park area. After Gordie's death, she continued her dedication to her children and grandchildren, until her health would no longer permit. Camilla was a loving Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her children; Carol Stanbury (Bob), Bill (Ingrid), Mary Hinam (Rick), Bobby, Ray (Diana) her grandchildren; Trisha, Patrick, Cathy, Gord, Rhiannon, Heather, Kelly, David, Liz and Mack; as well as great-grandson, William Henry. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arthritis Society, 105-386 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3R6. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 08, 2008