EDWARD JOHN HAYDEN

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EDWARD JOHN HAYDEN Peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2005, Edward Hayden, aged 77, passed away with his family by his side. Ed will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Michajlina Pat (Zaleski); daughters, Marg Smart, Marsha Colman (Kerry Coleman), Brenda (Desmond) Gould; sons, Donald, Richard (Sharon Leckie); grandchildren, Tara and Tanya Smart, Alain, Tony and Rosilyn Gould, Nicholas and Cody Hayden, Nolan Leckie, Margot Hayden; his brothers, Bernard Mac and Donald; his sisters, Louisa Rich and Patricia Pat Hunter; and many nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his brothers, Francis, Daniel Danny ; his sister, Margaret Keebaugh; his parents, Daniel and Margaret Hayden. Ed was born in Edmonton and raised in High Prairie, AB on the family homestead where he developed his passion for the outdoors, which may explain why Ed was such an avid hunter and fisherman. Ed served with the Canadian Armed Forces in the Corp of Engineers for 28 years and was stationed overseas in Korea before finally settling in Winnipeg. Ed owned and operated Ideal Sharpening, on Marjorie Street for over 10 years. Ed joined the Corp of Commissionaires and was stationed at RCMP Headquarters until his retirement. Viewing will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 17 followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Interment will follow the service in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. The reception will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, St. James Branch No. 4, 1755 Portage Ave. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Alain and Tony Gould; his nephews, Warren Klassen, John Fox, Alvin Kitchur and Wesley Zaleski. The family wishes to thank the caring and compassionate staff of Deer Lodge Centre and Grace Hospital. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations can be made in the memory of Ed Hayden to Parkinson's Society Manitoba, 302 - 171 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 1M4. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 16, 2005