FRANK GRANT HAY

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FRANK GRANT HAY Suddenly on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 Frank Hay, of Portage la Prairie formerly of MacGregor, passed away at the Portage District General Hospital. Frank Grant Hay was born in MacGregor, MB on July 11, 1922. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Janet Hay; brother Ted; and sisters, Margaret Burneski and Lorna Griffiths. He is survived by his beloved wife Mildred (Lamb) daughters, Diane (Ross) Craddock of Ottawa, Patricia (Daryl) Cugnet of Winnipeg; sisters, Lois Fotheringham of MacGregor and Muriel Simpson of Abbotsford; sister-in-law Pat Hay of Gatineau; grandchildren, Melissa (Stephen) McHugh of Abbotsford and James Craddock of Vancouver; and three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jessica and Ryan McHugh. He will missed by his numerous nieces and nephews. Frank attended school in MacGregor and played hockey for Addie Bell (Southside Team) in his grade 11 year. At the end of that year he joined the army and served in Holland, France, Belgium and Germany until VE Day. For the following two years Frank played hockey for the Harringay Racers in London, England. Following the death of this father, he returned to MacGregor to assume the position of Post Master, the third generation of the Hay family to be Post Master in Macgregor. He held that position until his retirement in 1983, which commemorated 86 years of family service to the community in the Post Office. Frank was a very active member of the community. He was a founding member of Lions Club and held several positions within that organization over the years, He was Secretary Treasures for the Community Centre and served on the MacGregor District School board, nine years as Secretary Treasurer and 12 years a Board Member of the Pine Creek School Division. Frank was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, St. James Branch. Frank was an avid sportsman who never lost his love of hockey. He closely followed baseball (attended spring training in Florida) and football (the Blue Bombers). He was also very active in curling and golf. He attended the Grey Owl Golf Tournament for the last 40 years and was a committee member from 1982. The family would like to express their deep felt appreciation for the great kindness and consideration of the Para Medics, R.C.M.P. and emergency medical staff at the Portage Hospital. Memorial service will be held this Saturday, April 17 at MacGregor United Church, MacGregor at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Quentin Robinson officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7 or to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or to charity of choice. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Frank by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are entrusted with the arrangements. 857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 16, 2004