Ellen May Clayton

Ellen May Clayton of Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, at the age of 94 years.

Mom was born on July 7, 1930, in Arden, Mb. to Robert and Elizabeth Stewart.  She grew up on the farm in Arden.

At 18, Mom moved to Gladstone to work as a telephone operator at MTS in Gladstone.  At a dance she met Dad – Boyd Clayton.  On February 25, 1952, at the age of 22, mom and dad were married. 

Mom was a member of the Rebekahs for many years.  She belonged to the bridge club in Gladstone and was also a member of the UCW.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and knitting many a dishcloth.

Mom had three wonderful children Allan, Cheryl and Barry; as well as 8 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.  She loved family get togethers, especially playing a good game of cards or a rousing game of lawn darts at family BBQ’s.

Mom and Dad moved to Winnipeg in 1975 where she worked at the Bay switchboard downtown.  Mom spent many lunch hours in the china department.  Her greatest love was her Royal Albert China – Yellow Tea Rose. 

In 1989 mom and dad retired to Gladstone where they spent many hours on the golf course.  They enjoyed tending to their garden, especially her yellow roses.  Also, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. 

Mourning her passing are Allan (Paula), Cheryl (Bernie) and Barry (Donna), grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother-in-law Earl (Audrey) Clayton and family.

Flowers are gratefully declined.  Memorial donations may be made to:

Big Grass Community Foundation  Box 497 Gladstone R0J 0T0,

Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba  120 Donald St. Winnipeg Manitoba R3C 4G2,

Canadian Diabetes Association  200-310 Broadway, Winnipeg Manitoba  R3C 9Z9

A private funeral service will be held.

Mother,

God took the sunshine from the skies and made the love light in your eyes;

From honeyed flowers he took the dew and made your tears, unselfish true;

  Upon a rock your faith he built,

with angel prayers your breath he filled,

and with his love made yours devine,

but best of all he made you mine.