MABEL MARGARET HADDEN

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MABEL MARGARET HADDEN Mabel was born at her grandparents home in Neche, North Dakota, Saturday, May 8, 1920. She received her education around the Emerson area. After receiving her grade 9, Mabel then stayed at home and worked on the farm. Since her younger brother Arthur was inflicted with polio, Mabel and her older brother George brought in the crops for the next couple of years. Mabel worked the binder and George drove the tractor. In 1943 Mabel and her oldest sister Alma went to Winnipeg and worked in a sewing factory. While working in the sewing factory Mabel met Jenny, the sister of Mabels future husband Bill. Bill was so taken by Mabel that he wore a suit every time he visited her, and asked her to marry him on their first date. In 1944, Mabel and Bill were married in the midst of a November snow storm. Mabels brother Arthur pulled the wedding car through the snow, as there were no gravel roads. In 1946 Bill and Mabel started building their house in Fort Garry, with Edna and Art who helped them with the construction every weekend until it was finished. Mabel and Bill started a family in 1946, at which time Mabel stayed home to raise their three children, Darlene, Ron, and Linda. Mabel, along with Bill, continued to be active in the Foresters and belonged to the Academy Lanes bowling league for a number of years. Mabel and Bill continued to build their family by welcoming Vern (husband to Darlene), Debbie (wife of Ron), and eventually grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mabel passed away Sunday, October 3, 2004, at St. Pauls Personal Care Home, The Pas, age 84 years. Mabel is survived by her children, Darlene (Vern) Maxsom, son, Ron (Debra) Hadden, Linda Sundmark; grandchildren Cheryl (Earle), Cindy (Bob), Chris (Nancy), Jennifer (Greg), Allyson, Lyndsay, Leslie, Lisa; great-granchildren, Carmen, Dylan, Brandon, Nathon, Anastasia, Maya. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill, May 24, 2002. The funeral service was held Wednesday, October 6, 2004, 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, with Rev. Dr. Marta Frascati Lochhead presiding. Organist was Joyce Clarke. Immediately following the service a reception was held at St. Pauls Personal Care Home. Honorary Pallbearers: All Grandmas grandchildren, Cheryl Maxsom, Lyndsay Sundmark, Cynthia Fortin, Leslie Sundmark, Chris Maxsom, Lisa Sundmark, Jennifer Elm, Allyson Hadden. Mabels family would like to thank the staff of St. Pauls Personal Care Home for the exceptional compassion and caring they showed towards Mabel throughout her stay there. If friends so desire, donations to the Residents Fund of St. Pauls Personal Care Home, in care of Box 240, The Pas, Manitoba, R9A 1K4, would be appreciated by Mabels family. Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 10, 2004