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Adele Hay

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ADELE EVELYN HAY

(née VAN DE KEERE)

February 23, 1952 – January 02, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce that after a lengthy illness, Adele is at peace and has left us to be with her beloved husband Brian.     

 

She was predeceased by Brian in November 2011, her parents, Gus and Mary; brother Rene; granddaughter Kelsee, and great nephew Codie.

 

Adele is survived by her daughters Tina (Brian), children Ryan and Andrew; Bryna, children Taylor, Teagan, and Rylee; Shannon (Dale) children, Brayden and Brittany; and stepson Ken. Great grandchildren Bellamy (Kelsee); Bostyn, Ozbourne, Vyla, (Taylor); and Vayda (Brittany). Her sisters Gladys (Ken); Mary-Jean (Steve); sister-in-law Aida. Shaun Glascow (Jamie), who she considered her adopted son, nieces, nephews, and her fur-baby Mea, the golden retriever who was her constant companion.

 

Adele grew up in West Kildonan, attending Centennial Elementary, Edmund Partridge Junior High, finally graduating from West Kildonan Collegiate. She maintained many friendships from her childhood, keeping in touch with those who moved away. Following graduation, she became a valued employee in the trade of cutting, starting with G3 until they closed. Due to her health, she had to retire from FIA Inc., after 25 years. A job she thoroughly enjoyed.

 

Adele met Brian when she was a teenager and they were together for 42 years. They enjoyed camping and fishing. They made many friends while camping at Nutimuk, eventually moving to a permanent campsite at Chesley’s in Petersfield, Adele’s “Happy place.” It was the place for Yahtzee and card games, too many to count. Adele was most often the winner at Crib, Yahtzee, not so much.

 

The family also thanks Bill and his daughter Kim, for helping Adele by looking after her house, and in so many other ways during her illness and numerous hospital stays.

 

Words cannot express how much Adele was loved and will be missed by so many people. Interment of ashes will take place in the spring.

A LETTER FROM HEAVEN

When tomorrow starts without me,

and I’m not here to see,

If the sun should shine, and find your eyes,

filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,

the way you did today,

While thinking of the many things,

we didn’t get to say.

I know how much you loved me,

as much as I love you,

And each time you think of that,

I know you’ll miss me too.

When tomorrow starts without me,

don’t think we’re far apart,

For every time you think of me,

I’m right there in your heart.

ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Cremation & Life Celebrations

530 St. Mary Avenue - Winnipeg

204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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Wayne Antoniuk

February 13, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Many days/weeks in consecutive summers of my later elementary school years were spent at my Aunt Mary's place in W.K., where cousin Adele and I and her neighborhood friends played tag, hide-n-seek, baseball and football on streets and in fields near her home! Unforgettable, fun times! R.I.P., Adele. 

Marlene Westgate (Chorneychuk)

January 21, 2024 at 11:54 AM

My friend Adele, what childhood memories we shared together. We met in grade 1 and went through our high school years as close friends. Many sleepovers and fun times together. Since moving away to BC after high school we kept in touch by phone and occasional visits back to Winnipeg. I will miss her and for her family I pray God’s peace through this time.❤

Dawn Hinchliffe

January 20, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Sorry for your loss, she was really cool. ❤

Sherry Hinchliffe

January 18, 2024 at 11:03 PM

The Hinchlffe's are expressing our sincere sympathy to the family. We have are memories with her and Brisn from Nutimik Lake.  Rest in peace my friend 😤

Brian Panchuk

January 18, 2024 at 5:08 AM

My Prayers and Condolences to the family and many freinds! I remember Adele, when we were just kids living in Winnipeg! Been a long time since we have seen each other, but I know that she is now resting in peace and watching over all of us ! R.I.P Cousin!  Brian Panchuk ❤

sharon o'shaughnessy

January 13, 2024 at 12:08 PM

attended school with Adele in WK;  played baseball as well.  I remember Adele for her happy disposition and cheerful smile. Gone too soon. 

Tonya Derkson

January 13, 2024 at 8:56 AM

So many great memories at Nutimik with Grandma, Uncle Brian and Auntie Adele. Horseshoes, darts, brushing Adele’s  hair for money to go to the corner store! ❤ 
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