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John Hayden
March 28, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">JOHN GILLGAN HAYDEN <br />May 30, 1949 - April 9, 2016 <br /> <br />It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Hayden, on Saturday, April 9th, 2016. <br />John was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Daisy and his sister, Doreen McTavish. <br />His memory will be cherished by his wife Karen, his son Sean and his daughter Heather, brother-in-law Bernie McTavish and nephew Gerald McTavish (Cassandra). He will be sadly missed by his two grandchildren - Noah and Paige. <br />John was employed in the natural gas industry for 41 years and was heavily involved in the CEP Union, serving as president of his Local until his retirement from Manitoba Hydro in 2010. <br />During his retirement he became a true grandpa, looking after his two grandchildren. Taking them for swimming lessons, going to baseball games, participating in Nerf gun fights or playing tag, whatever Noah and Paige asked of him, he would fully engage in. <br />John enjoyed travelling. His greatest adventure was getting to see Ireland. He made sure everyone knew that he was Irish and proud of it. He also enjoyed vacationing with family and friends. He loved swimming and every vacation had to include a pool; he swam every day and loved playing in the water with his grandchildren. <br />John was an animal lover. He spent many hours walking his dogs in the Assiniboine Forest and the Charleswood dog park. He was a dog magnet, always carrying treats in his pockets to share with his four legged friends. <br />A Celebration of John's life will take place on Monday, April 18th at 10 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Avenue. <br />In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 0R3. <br /></div>