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MELANIE MAGDALENE MARIA HALL
Born: Apr 17, 1951
Date of Passing: Mar 24, 2023
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MELANIE MAGDALENE MARIA HALL
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister and friend, Melanie Magdalene Maria Hall, on March 24, 2023. She was 71 years of age.
She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Joe and Evelyn Hall (née Kelekis).
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Stephanie (Stefan), her sister Barbara Jo, aunt Becky, cousins, Barbra, Evelyne (Teli), Georgia, Vicki (Doug), Kaye, Geoffrey (Mandy), Todd, Chris (Diane), Alex (Lisa), Jon (Alanna), Elizabeth, Presley, Benjamin, Sterling and Matthew, several generations of extended family, many beloved friends and teammates, as well as countless former students and fellow educators.
Melanie was born on April 17, 1951 in Winnipeg. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts and Education as well as a Masters in Business Education from Marshall University.
Before fully committing to her calling as a teacher, she served for multiple campaigns as the manager for Canada's Senior Women's Basketball team. The journey culminated in one of her proudest achievements: Representing her country at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montréal, Québec.
For several decades, Melanie put her heart and soul into her classroom as an educator. No matter the subject, grade or school, there was never a doubt that she loved her work and did her all to impart that love of learning to her students.
The family would like to extend its gratitude to all the staff at the Grace Hospital's 2nd and 4th floors, the Sturgeon Creek II Retirement Residence, Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface's CancerCare teams and all medical personnel who contributed to Melanie's care.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St., Winnipeg on Wednesday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery on a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any of the following in Melanie’s name: CancerCare Manitoba, the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Canadian Olympic Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 01, 2023
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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It was with great sadness that I read of the passing of Melanie. She was Miss Hall to me until I graduated but she was Melanie when I ran into her at Kelekis' or anywhere else. Despite my lack of basketball skill, Melanie was a patient and supportive basketball coach and Physical Education teacher at West Kildonan Collegiate. She was always kind and gentle and laughed easily. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. - Posted by: Diana Bradbury (student) on: Apr 05, 2023
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Melanie was a kind and gentle soul who encouraged youth to be the best they could. She deserved more! - Posted by: Susan Skinner (Friend ) on: Apr 04, 2023
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Melanie was a lovely lady. So sad that she was taken from us so soon. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Silvia Hidara (Friend) on: Apr 02, 2023
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Sending our condolences to her family on Melanie's passing. We remember her well as fellow athletes and fellow students at the University of Manitoba. She was a pleasant and friendly individual. Gord and Linda Puttaert - Posted by: Linda and Gord Puttaert (fellow U of M grad) on: Apr 01, 2023
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I was very saddened to read of Melanie's passing in today's paper. I was privileged to have worked with Melanie as co-teachers in the Business Education Department at RB Russell High School. Melanie always had a heart of gold. Her kindness to fellow colleagues, to all the students and of course all her family members radiated from her whole being. Her well thought notes, gifts and cards were always thoughtful and kind. I and many others will cherish her memory forever. Condolences to you Stephanie, her precious daughter, Barb, her sister, and all of her family members. - Posted by: Eleanor Griffiths (Friend) on: Apr 01, 2023
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Melanie was a kind and compassionate person. I had a lot of respect for her. - Posted by: Nancy (Colleague) on: Apr 01, 2023
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She was a very happy person. Her smile lit up a room and we shared many stories. She enjoyed sharing her knowledge. A very kind gentle soul. So sorry to hear of her passing. - Posted by: Debra Lavergne (friend) on: Apr 01, 2023
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My deepest sympathy to Barbara Jo, Stephanie and all other family members! - Posted by: Lynne Montsion (Fellow teacher ) on: Apr 01, 2023
