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MARY MADELINE (MADDY) HANSON
Born: Jul 22, 1957
Date of Passing: Aug 30, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY MADELINE (MADDY) HANSON
Maddy, age 67, of Kelowna, BC, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Maddy was born in Neepawa, Manitoba July 22, 1957, to Charles (Bud) Hanson and Leila (O'Sullivan) Hanson. Maddy was the youngest of six children. She was predeceased by her parents and her former husband, John Green. Maddy graduated from Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute in 1975 and from the University of Manitoba in 1980. Prior to leaving Winnipeg Maddy was the Vice President of Marketing for the Winnipeg Jets. As VP of Marketing Maddy was involved in the initiation of the "Winnipeg Whiteout" which is now so popular among cheering fans throughout the Sporting World. In 2002 Maddy moved to Kelowna, BC with her husband John Green. Maddy lived a full and active life being a woman of many talents and interests. She will be remembered for her intelligence, her natural curiosity, her quick wit, her sense of humour, her generosity, her kindness, and her beautiful smile that always lit up the room. Maddy made many friends along the way. She loved travelling, hiking, cycling, volunteering and was a long-time member of Global Fitness Kelowna. Maddy loved nature and found joy in birds, especially the chick-a-dee. She was a gentle, thoughtful and caring daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Her beauty radiated from within.
Maddy is survived by her siblings, Neil Hanson (Lisa Denomme), Michele Liebrock (Chuck), Carl Hanson (Robert Von Platen), Patricia Kelly (Larry), and Suzanne Simourd (Micheal).
Maddy was cremated in Kelowna and an interment will be held in Neepawa, MB at a future date.
Maddy and her family wish to thank her many kind friends, Dr. Wendy Wickstrom and staff, Dr. Susan Ellard, Dr. Evelyn Kwok, the Interior Health Palliative Care team, and the Central Okanagan Hospice House for their care and support.
The world needs more kindness. In memory of Maddy, consider carrying out an act of kindness and/or donating to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, www.hospicehousekelowna.com or a hospice in your community.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2024, Sep 07, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My heart goes out to the Hanson Family. I just spoke with Madeline earlier Aug and very saddened by the news. She had the best sense of humor and big heart. I will miss our chats. God Bless you all. Condolences from our family. - Posted by: Teresa Atkins (Friend) on: Sep 09, 2024
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As much as I knew this was coming, my heart still is so sad. We had so many belly laughs, Saturday coffees when my daughter was a child, crazy stunts like driving through the forks when it first opened and pretending we were royalty doing the queen’s wave and people waving back thinking we must be famous(as you drove your red LaBaron). Almost daily phone calls, where out stomached would hurt from laughing so much. And of course, our trip to Club Med where we each brought five books and didn’t crack them open. Godspeed my friend and remember to whisper in my ears to make me remember our good times. Love you - Posted by: Jocelyn Greenwood (Friend) on: Sep 07, 2024