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EMMA C. (CLARE) REAY
Born: Oct 06, 1918
Date of Passing: Nov 08, 2007
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEMMA C. (CLARE) REAY Emma C. Reay, age 89 of Madison, passed away Thursday November 8, 2007 at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on October 6, 1918 in Winnipeg Manitoba, the daughter of Bert and Jessie (Ferguson) Dartnell. Clare and William Billy Reay, the former Chicago Blackhawk's hockey coach, were married on April 24, 1942 in Toronto Ontario, Canada. Clare was a loving mother, faithful wife and nurturing grandparent who always put family first regardless of the situation. Her life long generosity and caring nature touched the souls of many people. While she would brighten a room with her tender spirit, she would also hold firm to her convictions and beliefs. Clare had a special way with people. She was extremely intuitive and sensitive person and would frequently find herself reaching out to others in a supportive way. Her children and grandchildren dearly loved her. Clare is survived by her daughter Adele (Larry) Callan of Burlington, Ontario, a son Bill (Kris) Reay of Madison, seven grandchildren, Melody (Greg) MacPherson, Elliott Callan, Royal Callan, William F. (Michelle) Reay, Allison Reay, Adam Reay and Kimberly Reay; great-grandchildren Hayley MacPherson and Will Reay, sister Muriel (Bob) Street, sister Lois (David) Brownsdon, step grandchildren Bruce (Kathy) Callan and Tim Callan, and many nieces and nephews. Clare was preceded in death by her husband Billy Reay, sister Francis Foreman, brother Edward Dartnell, and sister Joan MacGillvary. Private funeral services will be held for family with Pastor Glynn Laing and Pastor Bill Arvan presiding. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hockey Ministries International, P.O Box 7, Windsor Station, Suite 265, 1100 de al Gauchetiere W., Montreal, Quebec H3B 2S2 or Union Gospel Mission, 320 Princess Street P.O. Box 1073 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2X4 Gunderson West Funeral Cremation Centers 7435 University Avenue Middleton, WI 53562 Phone: (608) 831-6761 Fax: (608) 831-9575 Email: middleton@gundersonfh.com Website: www.gundersonfh.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 14, 2007
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I have many fond memories of my Auntie Clare, who was very kind to me on many occasions. From the summer I spent as a teenager with grandma Jessie and the Reays at Sandy Hook in the mid 60s, to my many visits and extended stays in Chicago where my wife Nancy is from, Auntie Clare was always there with gifts for the kids, generous hospitality, a listening ear and lots of laughs. She was, and remains, a blessing to me for which I'm grateful. from Brian (nephew) & Nancy Foreman, Ottawa ON - Posted by: Brian Foreman (Family) on: Nov 15, 2007