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JOSEPH HARTLEY BABIAK
Date of Passing: Dec 29, 2017
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JOSEPH HARTLEY BABIAK It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Hartley on December 29, 2017 at St. Boniface Hospital. Hartley is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol; son Greg (Chrissy); granddaughter Scarlett; son Mark (Silwana); brothers and sisters John (Carole), Karen (Ted), Chuck (Candy), Barbara (Craig), Barry (Alix) and Donna (Paul); and niece and nephews Lisa, Kevin, Michael, Corey, Alan and Kade. Hartley was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and moved to Winnipeg at an early age. He attended Earl Grey and Tec Voc schools. In his work life he held two positions, delivery driver for Eaton's (19 years) and Canada Post (24 years) and retired in year 2000. Carol and Hartley were married in October of 1966 after they met at Eaton's in 1963. Last year for their 50th Anniversary a gathering was had with their friends and relatives. In the 1980s Hartley and Carol started to take Caribbean cruises regularly (20 plus) as well as a Mediterranean cruise and a Danube River cruise. Hartley's favourite vacation was always cruising. He was able to enjoy one last cruise in the winter of 2017 with his granddaughter Scarlett who always put a sparkle in Hartley's eye. As well as many visits to Disney World and long bus tours of Western Europe, Great Britain, Eastern Canada and the U.S. Annually, Hartley and Carol visited his brother Chuck in Alberta / British Columbia and more recently Mark in Alberta. Hartley was also a member of the Garden City Senior Golfers and Winnipeg Veterans English Billiards Leagues until declining health required that he stop those activities in 2015. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. The family appreciates the efforts of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services, Emergency Department and ICMS unit at St. Boniface Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Boniface Hospital Foundation directly towards the Emergency Department or Medical ICU, 1026-409 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, 204-237-2067. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2018
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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My condolences to Mrs. Babiak, Mark and Sil and Greg and his family on their loss. - Posted by: Sunil Bajaj (Friend of mark) on: Jan 05, 2018
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A beautifully written summary of Hartley's life story. Greg certainly shares the same interest for travel and billiards, as well as family time. Sincere condolences to all the family for their loss. - Posted by: Doreen A. Hutton (Cousin of Chrissy Hasse) on: Jan 05, 2018
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My condolences. I haven't seen Harley in many years. Brings back a memory. Back in early 1950's, there was a vacant lot on the corner of Cockburn and Dudley. The kids in the neighbourhood used to congregate there on the early evening and Harley used to tell us spooky stories. I recall he was very good storyteller back then. R.I.P. Harley. - Posted by: Roman (Ron) Senkiw (Old Friend ) on: Jan 05, 2018
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We are sending our deepest condolences to you Carol and the boys for your loss of Hartley. We always enjoyed our visits with him and the rest of the family when we came to Winnipeg. - Posted by: Tara Wytinck(Kentziger) (Step daughter to Donna ) on: Jan 04, 2018
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Hart has been a life long true friend: he will be sorely missed. Glad I had a long chat with him just days before his passing: he was excited about the upcoming holidays and all that turkey. Carol, Mark, Greg and families; you have my deepest sympathy. It is unfortunate that I will be unable to attend the funeral but my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Brian Hall - Posted by: Brian Hall (Life long friend) on: Jan 04, 2018
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