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WILLIAM ALFRED HAYES
Born: Jan 09, 1927
Date of Passing: Dec 20, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM (BILL) ALFRED HAYES Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather Peacefully at the Concordia Hospital on December 20, 2016, William (Bill) Hayes of Winnipeg passed away. Bill was born January 9, 1927 in Keystone, Alberta. Bill's mother Ruth was from Slick, Oklahoma and his father Arthur was from Texas. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth (Betty); his son,s Greg and Terry; and cherished granddaughter Andrea and sister-in-law Tiny. Del Wagner, was Bill's lifelong friend, as were Don and Helen Kropla, his neighbours for over 60 years. Bill was predeceased by his parents, brother Ken in 1997, and by his sister Bernice in the 80's. Bill loved Betty with all is heart, his other loves were jazz and cranes. Bill played jazz with Ernie King and the Harlem Kings in the 40's, and also had the honor to play with Louis Armstrong during a Winnipeg concert. Bill was honored by the Winnipeg Jazz Society in 1977. When Bill played the trumpet it left you wanting more. His love of cranes spanned over 60 years, with a word of appreciation for his last employer, R. Litz and Sons, who treated him with old school class. Private family service and burial will be held at Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 27, 2016
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I work in retail and had the honor of getting to know this amazing kind, gentle and caring man who was a true gentleman. He was a regular at McDonalds where my daughter worked and his daily visit made their day. He treated the young ones with kindness and respect and was affectionately referred to as “Grandpa“. Thanks be to God for you. Heaven is a better place now with you there. You will always be loved and remembered. - Posted by: Cathy Hall (Friend ) on: Nov 15, 2017
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What a wonderful, kind, generous soul he was. I only wish I could have seen him one more time before he passed, just to say hello and see his beautiful smile. My condolences to his family...he will be greatly missed by all. - Posted by: Linda Leclerc (family friend) on: Dec 28, 2016
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Bill was a Very Good Father and Husband....a kind man beyond comparison....it was an honour knowing him....so sorry for Betty, and my dear friends Greg and Terry's loss....Godspeed Bill, and god Bless his family with peace in this hardest of times - Posted by: Glenn Head () on: Dec 27, 2016
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Billy was a true gentlemen, and a pleasure to work with. He is legendary.... I wish I had gotten to see him play! Xox - Posted by: TERRI CAMPBELL (Co-worker) on: Dec 27, 2016