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CLAUDE HERBERT GAYE
Born: Feb 17, 1927
Date of Passing: Nov 09, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCLAUDE HERBERT GAYE February 17, 1927 - November 9, 2013 Suddenly, on Saturday, November 9, 2013, Claude passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Vi. Left to lovingly miss Claude is his wife Violet (nee Tappin); sons Alan (Linda), Jeffrey (Sherry); daughter Beverley (Brent) Mackie; grandchildren, Dennis (Jessica), Sarah (Evan), Scott, Emily, Carly, Jordan, Tayvia (Lee); one great-grandchild Alayna, as well as many cousins with whom he had maintained a close relationship. He was predeceased by his parents Cassandra and Herbert Gaye. Claude and Vi met in Grade 11 and were married in Regina in 1949. They moved to Winnipeg in 1959 and raised their family there. Claude worked as an Underwriter in the General Insurance Industry throughout his career. After retirement he and Vi toured the East and West coasts of Canada and the United States, before settling in the Peachland / Summerland area of the Okanagan Valley for a period of 21 years. They returned to Winnipeg in 2010 to be closer to their children and reside in St. James/Assiniboia. Very community minded, Claude willingly gave of his time and talents wherever he resided. He was a member of the Sturgeon Creek Masonic Lodge and St. James Chapter #25 Order of The Eastern Star. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Assiniboia Christian Centre, 3390 Portage Avenue at Rouge Road. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a charity of your choice. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com "In life, we loved you dearly, In death, we love you still."
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 13, 2013
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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My family and I were saddened to learn of Uncle Claude's passing. There are few who could compare to my "Uncle Him". He always had a big smile, and a big warm hug every time I saw him. I will miss him so much. Sorry I couldn't be there. xoxo - Posted by: Shari-Anne (Great niece) on: Nov 15, 2013
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Dear Vi & Family You are in our prayers. Know that God is with you always. - Posted by: Helga & Al Poltaruk (Friend) on: Nov 15, 2013
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Will be long remembered as a friend. God Bless all the family. with my condolences. Clifford Hardy - Posted by: Clifford Hardy (Fraternal Friend) on: Nov 14, 2013
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Dear Vi I was so sorry to hear of Claude's passing He will be remembered and loved always We sure miss you here in the Okanagan Take care star love Kathy - Posted by: Kathy Davies (Friend) on: Nov 14, 2013
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Vi, Alan, Jeff, Bev and family. We are very saddened to learn of Claude's passing. Wish we could be with you on Friday but our thoughts will be with you. Our sincere sympathy. - Posted by: Lee and Art Wolf () on: Nov 13, 2013
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Kelowna Chapter #62, Order of the Eastern Star sends its most sincere condolences to Vi and Claude's family. We are thinking of you. - Posted by: Kelowna Chapter #62, order of the Eastern Star (Friend) on: Nov 13, 2013
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My sincerest condolences to the entire Gaye family at this time. Let your happy memories warm your hearts always. - Posted by: Nancy Kerr (Family friend) on: Nov 13, 2013
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