1923 – 2015
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father John Day.
John was predeceased by his loving wife Joyce in 2007. John leaves to mourn his four sons David (Jan), Jack (Kathy), Robert and Tim, his grandchildren Trevor (Mel), Miranda, Katie (Cody), Jordan, Coltin, Rebecca (Craig) and great grandchildren Cayden, Cali and Oliver.
As a young boy, Dad lived in Elmwood with his parents, and at the age of 17 left home to join the navy where he served his country aboard the HMCS St. Therese. At the end of WWII, he found work in Long Lake, Manitoba, where he met the love of his life, Joyce.
While raising their four sons, he sometimes worked away from his family when he found employment in parts of B.C. and Manitoba. His career as a stationary steam engineer finally settled them in Winnipeg where he worked at the General Hospital, Winnipeg Post Office and finally Canada Revenue. He retired in 1981.
Joyce and Hap (as she always called him) then settled in Silver Falls. They made many friends while living in the community.
John taught his boys love of nature, fairness and respect – all qualities he possessed. He was quick to help someone any way he could and loved to regale anyone at all with his wonderful stories.
Whenever those of us who knew him well, hear the words “hypothetically”, “theoretically”, or “chin wag”, we will certainly think of him.
We would like to thank all the many friends who stood by him and made his life as wonderful as it was. There weren’t too many days Dad was left to his own devices because of the wonderful people who were such a big part of his life.
Navy Prayer
O eternal Lord God, who alone spreadest out of the heavens, and rulest the raging of the sea; who has compassed the waters with bounds until day and night come to an end; be pleased to receive into thy almighty and most gracious protection the persons of us thy servants and the fleet in which we serve. Preserve us from the dangers of the sea, and from the violence of the enemy; that we may be a safeguard unto our most gracious sovereign lady, Queen Elizabeth and her dominions, and security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasion; that the inhabitants of our commonwealth may in peace and quietness serve thee our God; and that we may return in safety to enjoy the blessings of the land, with the fruits of our labours, and with a thankful remembrance of thy mercies to praise and glorify thy holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Notre Dame du Laus Roman Catholic Church, 40 Laura Street, Powerview, Manitoba. Private family interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, donations in John and Joyce’s memory may be made to Sunnywood Manor, Box 2000, Pine Falls, Manitoba, R0E 1M0.
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Bart & Janice Slobodzian
So sorry to hear about your Dad, our neighbour in Silver Falls. We will miss seeing him walking down Silverdale Drive and stopping for a “chin wag”….he was a great guy!
Ken and Darlene Cowie - Kim and Laurie Wilson
We were saddened to hear of Hap’s (Mr. Day’s )passing. We have many happy memories of Silver Falls and also of breakfasts at Broadlands Restaurant. He always had a smile…a story…and time to share a few minutes reminiscing of past times and life experiences. He will be missed and remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Ken & Darlene Cowie - Kim & Laurie Wilson
We were saddened to hear of Hap’s , Mr. Day’s passing. We have many memories of life in Silver Falls and of daily breakfast get togethers at Broadlands Restaurant. He always had a smile..a story…and time to share memories of his life experiences which were always entertaining and heartfelt. He will be missed and remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure to know him.
Dave & Natalie Easton
You were the strong hand holding me up many times. I will miss you and Aunty Joyce till we meet again.