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JOHN FREDRICK HATLEY

Born: Aug 27, 1940

Date of Passing: May 18, 2013

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JOHN FREDRICK HATLEY August 27, 1940 - May 18, 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce John Fredrick Hatley passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, at Boundary Trails Health Centre at the age of 72 years. John will be dearly missed and forever, lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Dianna; children Danny (Jules), John Jr. (Andrea), and Duane (Juanita); grandchildren Wyatt, Michael, Ellen, Branden, Nicholas, and Kaylee. He was predeceased by his parents Mike and Margaret; parents-in-law Marie, Paul and Elsie; as well as siblings Lorna, Arlene and Lorne. John grew up in the north and was an avid outfitter, hunter and trapper. John and Dianna spent many years on the coast of the Hudson Bay, running their Silver Goose Lodge. John retired from Manitoba Hydro in 2004 and then moved south. John loved to have friends around and was known for his cooking and entertaining. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and friends that helped John with his fight against cancer. They would also like to send a special thank you to his good friends Lorne and Gwen Ross who were there for John every step of the way through his battle with cancer. The service for John will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at Klassen Funeral Home. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. - 338-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2013

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

  • Thank you for your friendship and excellent moose hunting on the Hayes. Wonderful memories at York Factory w/ John Great guides, Gordon and Jimmy. - Posted by: - Eldred Anderson - Randy Anderson -Walker Anderson - (Moose Hunters from Wisc.) on: Jan 18, 2016

  • Gordon would have been saddened to hear of John's passing as we always thought he was a hard worker, but always had time to talk & was always the life of a party. He will be missed by his family & friends. My sincere condolences. Grace Cheyne - Posted by: Grace Cheyne (Friend from Ilford) on: Jun 03, 2013

  • I first meet John in the early 70's when I was first posted to gillam with the rcmp. What a great guy. We hunted fished and travelled many miles together. He really made me appreciate life especially in the wild. I will miss you John! What a great family to have been apart of. - Posted by: Neil Griffith (Friend) on: May 23, 2013

  • Memories of working with John along Northern Powerlines and the chats we would have at the fur tables Happy Trails John. - Posted by: John Thorne, Pikwitonei (Friend) on: May 23, 2013

  • My memories of john go back to the fifties when he was a young boy. I flew him and his dad Mike out for his first goose hunt back in 1954. I still have a picture of him with his goose. - Posted by: Al Nelson () on: May 22, 2013

  • I remember John in 1959 Ilford Manitoba. Him and the MB Conservation ranger had one of the first Skidoo's in the North. I was just a kid and remember the parties my parents would have where John and his parents and uncle would attend. I believe that I still have old 8 mm movies with John in them. Although I have not seen him in many years it is sad to hear of his passing - Posted by: Blair Sheane (Friend) on: May 21, 2013

  • Happy trails, John. Our deepest condolences to the family. - Posted by: Rick & Helen Kokiw (Friends) on: May 21, 2013

  • Great photo of John.I will always remember John's sense of humour and his love of good times. Many, many memories of the years I spent in the bush with John. Many stories to be told. - Posted by: Garnie Ross () on: May 21, 2013

  • Our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with you Dianna, Danny, PNUT, Duane and families. Call/come by, anytime! Love you! - Posted by: Darlene and John, Gillam (Friends that feel like Family ) on: May 21, 2013

  • We'll miss your visits, your generous hospitality, and that distinctive twinkle and shine in your eyes when you tell a mischievious joke, John! - Posted by: Darlene and John, Gillam (Friends that feel like Family ) on: May 21, 2013

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