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Kay Hughes

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KATHLEEN (KAY) HUGHES

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August 8, 1940 - April 24, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce that Kay passed away on April 24 at the age of 81 years.

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She is survived by her children, Paul Harland (Elizabeth), Tim Harland (Summer), and Scott Harland (Charlene); grandchildren, Claire, Stephanie, Eric, Espea, Danika and Emrys; great-grandchild Abigail; and beloved sister Pat Wheatley (Ron).

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She was born in rural Manitoba and grew up in a series of small towns with her mother and sister, as her father was transferred from bank to bank. Age 16 saw her finishing high school and coming to the big city of Winnipeg to attend University. She spoke fondly of living in residence and working at The Bay Candy department. Armed with a University Degree and approaching the age of twenty, she pursued the profession widely available for women at the time, matrimony. She soon found herself the mother of three boys and adapted to a life of being the Matriarch of a male-filled household. Once the children were older, she went back to university, completing a law degree and serving in various positions at the Manitoba Law Courts until her retirement. Kathleen contributed time, talent, and funds to a range of causes. Dear to her heart were issues of human rights, immigration, and equality among the genders. Her delight in making and serving good food was well-known, as was her love of bridge, literature, and having a good debate. We’d like to think that she’d be proud of the results, though the reader can be the judge of the grammar here. Sharp to the end, her last day with us she spoke happily of the new use for her beloved downtown Bay.

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Kay’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.

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Please join us in celebrating her life at a come and go celebration at the University Women’s Club, 54 West Gate, Winnipeg on May 29, 2022 any time between 5 - 9 pm.

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Iain Macaulay

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

My sincere condolences to the Harland family, may her memory be a blessing. 
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Carol frampton

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

I am I am sorry to hear about Kay’s passing. A strong mom - a strong family and that’s definitely the Harland clan. 
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Wendy Barker

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

This obituary perfectly captured the woman I knew well in the late 20th century. I spent many wonderful hours around a bridge table with Kay, Marilyn and Dorothy. Most particularly I remember the surprise wedding shower she hosted at her place for me in 1994. What with returning to school and starting a new career I lost touch with Kay but often think of her. My condolences to the family.
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Cathy Byard

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

I was so sad to hear of Kay’s death.  What a woman!  Even though I have only known Kay for the past few years she was so much fun and so smart at the bridge table. Paul, Tim and Scott  have a huge role model Mother! Love, Cathy Byard
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Cole Summers

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

RIP Kay❤Love to the entire Harland family❤️
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Morgan

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

I’m happy you were my gramma even if it was a shot time. 💓 I have lots of happy memories. 
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Joanna Loney

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

I have wonderful memories of Aunt Kay. She gave me treasures. She cooked amazing meals. She had the most amazing laugh. We could terrorize her house and get away with it. At peace.  
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Linda Asper

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

How we will miss you, Kay! Lunches at various restaurants where you enjoyed the charcuterie plate…Peasant Cookery, Sunday brunch at table 6…. Rae and Jerry’s, oysters and white wine at 529, moules and frites at Restogare, bridge at the Club and then at your condo where you served different cheeses or homemade dessert, your infectious laugh, your advice on how to raise a son and how to be a grandma, stories about renting a French chateau and travelling the English canals, cruising with Audrey Grant immersed in bridge, and just having fun together! You were so proud of your family and your loved ones have every reason to be proud of how you faced life’s challenges and loved life to its fullest. Until we meet again….keep out of mischief. ❤
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Frances Bidewell

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Condolences to Kay’s family. She was very proud of all of you and I’m sure you’re proud of her. 
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Helen Forrest

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

The obituary and picture are perfect. Thanks to Kay's family for sharing them.  I first met Kay in a small town in Manitoba where she and her husband had moved as a young couple. Later in Winnipeg, Kay and her sons were my neighbours across the back lane.  Her house was always a welcoming place for coffee, discussion of books and issues, or a meal. Kay was well- informed on many things, but took special interest in social issues particularly for women .   In the 1970's, women moved into the paid labour forced in unprecedented numbers.  Kay was part of that  movement, completing her Law degree and making good use of her acquired legal skills at the Manitoba Law Society Library.  I often called her for reference material while I worked at the Manitoba Human Rights Commission.  She never complained, although she was very busy with lawyers' requests.  She found exactly what I was seeking (if it existed) and enabled me to be a better professional .   Kay loved literature. She and I joined a women's literary book club shortly after we  became neighbours. She was a wonderful member,  regularly active in the book club for almost 40 years: until she missed the March 2022 meeting due to hospitalization.  (We received an email from her apologizing for her absence and saying she was looking forward to the May meeting.)  She will be long remembered (and missed) for her sharp mind, honest perception of issues and personal generosity. And the food! One example of her generosity is her reaching out to Bridge- and potential- Bridge players. She taught new players, ran the Duplicate Club at the University Women's Club for years (paying for the bidding boxes herself) , invited friends to her cottage for two unforgettable weekends of bridge and food and non-stop laughter. ( True to her reputation as an extraordinary host, she labelled the towels with our names and gifted each with  a "bridge necklace".) Kay did many wonderful things. I look forward to reading all the memories posted by her family and friends.  
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Roma Maconachie

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

In sending condolences I am reminded in years past of enjoying with Kay food, wine,  cooking, gardening and discussions!!! and a memorable trip to the Loire area in  France where  Scott lived  and kindly guided us to a small pension, shared his friends and advised for our car touring of the castle and Dijon areas. My sympathies to the Harland family.
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Espea

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

An exceptional role model of attitude, compassion and joie de vivre. Every day spent with her was a gift, which makes it hard not to be appreciative of the time I had.
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Leona MacDonald

September 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

I met Kay shortly after retiring, when just after joining Winnipeg's University Women's Club I was asked to be the assistant treasurer, to assist the treasurer,   Kay Hughes. She was an old hand at the books and had efficiently handled the position for several years. I soon learned how supportive she was and how much fun it was to work with her. She conferred with people before making a decision, asked for opinions in committee and ran a tight ship, financially. I like to think we made a good team. We lunched together and she encouraged us at bridge, both at the club and at her home. Even as her health failed, and she got out less and less, she continued to host at her place so that she and many of us could continue to enjoy bridge. She had a sharp mind and was always a pleasure to be with. Her family were everything to her and she was so appreciative of whatever they did for her. Kay will be missed by so many. We've lost a remarkable woman. 
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Scott

September 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Mom with us boys, during the years when we couldn’t find the scissors 😁. I’m taller than the other two now. 

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Steph

September 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Sharing her love of reading 

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Di Olson

September 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Sending all our love from Australia. Our loving memories of visits and fine dining with Grammy.xxx

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Danika Harland

September 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

I think I know where my dad got his amazing hosting skills. Guess it runs in the family!!

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Danika Harland

September 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

My Grammy was an amazing women. A lover of amazing food, history, knowledge, empowerment, and laughter. She raised three hilarious and kind sons. There are so many wonderful qualities about my dad (Scott) and I can attribute a lot of that to my Grammy.  There were many sides to Grammy. We were able to take a trip to England together and she would teach me the proper way to eat cream tea and then make the best dad joke 10 minutes later!  You were greatly loved Grammy and will be missed by many. I’m sure I speak for many when I say we will remember your kindness, humor, and cooking! Lots of love - Dani

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Scott

September 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

She was very fond of most things British, and very much enjoyed our longboat trip near Bath. 

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