Obituaries

MAURICE KENNETH HOOLE Peacefully, on Sunday evening, April 13, 2014 Ken passed away with his loved ones by his side at the age of 94 years. Ken was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Phyllis. He was the youngest son of the late Arthur and May Hoole and was predeceased by brothers Rene and Arthur and sister Peggy. He is also survived by his sister Betty Bounds of Atlanta, GA and daughter Elizabeth. Remaining to forever cherish Ken’s memory are his daughter Linda Jane Parker (Roger) of upper Malboro, MD; sons Kenneth John Hoole (Jana), Jon Allen Hoole of Winnipeg, William Joseph of Bangkok, Thailand, five grandchildren, Kent Christopher Hoole (Jane) of Toronto, Sara Faye Hoole (Rob) of Vancouver, Mathew Hoole of Winnipeg, Michelle Denise Parker of Tampa, FL, Melanie Nicole Parker of Suffolk, VA; eight great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by granddaughter, Tara Lee Hoole. Dad was born January 8, 1920 in Rapid City, Manitoba. He was a true west end boy! Living in Wolseley as a child, teenager and adult. In his early years at Laura Secord School, his athletic talents became soon apparent; track, hockey, soccer, He was good. The sports seed was sowed! The glory years, Gordon Bell High school. Ken excelled under Coach Martin Cainor and his wonderful panthers football team. In the late 1930’s, high school football were sources of pride for entire communities. Nana was his cheerleader, always a note Play a great game Ken! We love you! They won multiple city championships. As reporter Scott Young wrote Gorden Bell’s Ken Hoole is one of the finest players in high school football. A true triple threat! His running style was the John Riggins of the day. Ken was recruited and played for the University of North Dakota. As war broke out, he returned home and joined the Royal Canadian Navy. Dad was in active duty the entire war, sailing out of Halifax on destroyers. HMCS Ottawa, HMCS Rampura and HMCS Columbia. The battle of the North Atlantic was the longest campaign of the Second World War and the most important, Canada was a major participant, while the ships operated across the globe. During the war they are best remembered for their deeds, during the battle of the Atlantic. Ken returned home at wars end to his dear Phyllis and a new baby girl, Linda Jane. He was back in Wolseley where he would live the next 68 years at 261 Garfield Street. Dad became a policeman for the city of Winnipeg, first walking the beat, then motorcycle duty. As my cousin Don wrote in his card to us, his first meeting with Dad was at his grandmother’s house on Home Street, he was in the driveway on a police motorcycle. He was dressed in uniform, it was quite an impression, he struck quite a figure and it was a lasting memory of Ken, as one of Winnipeg’s finest. Ken Jr. arrived, followed by sons Jon Allen and William Joseph. Dad had a few curve balls thrown his way, at 33 years of age Polio struck! A sad time to be sure! But as life has it, Phil and the kids and Dad’s family, Rene and Art were there for him. We all pulled together and the clouds cleared. Jon and Bill cut a pretty good swath in multiple sports, but basketball was their milkshake. Dad coached them in all sports. Both, had the Hoole gift and Dad’s heart. Dad truly loved us all. My father lived a full life; almost 40 years of retirement! Golf, the cottage, winter road trips, they had fun. As Dad would say I am glad I have all my marbles. He was sharp right to the end. Time Expired. Sail on sailor into your unaccompanied tour, we love you and salute you. As per dad’s wishes, a private family Service will be held at Arosfa on Lake Winnipeg. Thank you to all the outstanding people over the last year at Deer Lodge Centre. Your care and love for Dad was so very special. Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204-897-4665, Wojcik’s is in care of arrangements wojciksfuneralchapel.comPublish Date: May 3, 2014MAURICE KENNETH HOOLE On Sunday, April 13, 2014 Ken died at the Grace Hospital at the age of 94 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204-897-4665, Wojcik’s is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.comPublish Date: Apr 26, 2014   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 03, 2014