LEANA MAY RUXTON

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LEANA MAY RUXTON (Harris-McCaffrey) 1917 - 2001 Peacefully at Lions Manor on September 3, 2001 Leana May passed away. She is survived by her daughter Colleen (Dr. Vincent Horbay), son Dr. Garfield McCaffrey (Trudy), stepsons Ted Ruxton (Louise), Doug Ruxton (Carol), stepdaughter Phyllis (Dr. Allen Ohrt), grandchildren Angela, Beverly, Tom, Francesca, Mary-Lea Horbay (Colleen) Shaun, Michelle, Wendy, Hillaine, Tamara McCaffrey (Darcy) Blayne, David, Garth, Tim McCaffrey (Garfield) Cathryn, Lynda Ruxton (Ted) Heather, Holly, Julie, Harry, Jenell (Ohrt) Chris, Laurie, Lynn Ruxton (Doug) 19 McCaffrey great-grandchildren, 21 Ruxton great-grandchildren. Al McPherson (Martha), Honorary son. She was predeceased by her first husband C. J. McCaffrey 1906-1969, 2nd husband Jack Ruxton 1901-1981 and her son Darcy McCaffrey 1936-1998. Leana was an exceptional and wonderful person. Her spirit of warmth and love touched thousands of people. She was greatly cherished by all family members. She was a perfect example of what a mother should be, a fantastic grandmother, a supportive friend, a terrific listener and an excellent employee. She practised the values of humility and hospitality to an extraordinary degree, radiating kindness and empathy to all she encountered. Leana was born at Clarkleigh, MB, daughter of William and Amy (Seaman) Harris, moved to Winnipeg in 1929, attended Hugh John Macdonald School, married in 1934 and spent time living in Quebec and Winnipeg Beach. In 1943 she graduated from Success Business College and went to work for K.B. Stoddart, Winnipeg Grain Exchange. She held this position for 24 years. In 1954 she remarried. Jack and Leana had a long and happy marriage. In 1967 she started another career and worked for Stevenson & Son. She successfully completed her FRI Certificate. In 1973 she was office manager for her sons law firm McCaffrey Akman Carr Starr and Prober. She retired in 1978 but kept a busy volunteer schedule. Her main commitment was her beloved Holy Trinity Anglican Church. She was a lifelong member of the Chancel Guild. Leana was a daughter of the land; a true Manitoban and a good Christian who never failed to put the needs and wants of others ahead of her own. She had a zest for life and she counted her blessings many times despite her share of trials and tribulations. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Lions Manor for their love and care of our mother and grandmother. The funeral service will be held Monday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Donald at Graham. Private interment at Clarkleigh, MB. Flowers gratefully declined. Anyone wishing to do so may make a donation in Leanas honour to Holy Trinity Church Endowment Fund, 256 Smith St., Winnipeg, R3C 1K1. "The more we experience life, the more we realize that a mother as great as you is really very rare." God Bless you Mum, you showed us the way. Funeral arrangements by Neil Bardal Inc., 949-2200.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2001