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HANSON, Mary Madeline (Maddy)
July 22, 1957 — August 30, 2024
Maddy, age 67, of Kelowna, BC, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Maddy was born in Neepawa Manitoba July 22, 1957 to Charles (Bud) Hanson and Leila (O’Sullivan) Hanson. Maddy was the youngest of six children. She was predeceased by her parents and her former husband, John Green.
Maddy graduated from Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute in 1975 and from the University of Manitoba in 1980.
Prior to leaving Winnipeg Maddy was the Vice President of Marketing for the Winnipeg Jets. As VP of Marketing Maddy was involved in the initiation of the “Winnipeg Whiteout” which is now so popular among cheering fans throughout the Sporting World.
In 2002 Maddy moved to Kelowna, BC with her husband John Green.
Maddy lived a full and active life being a woman of many talents and interests. She will be remembered for her intelligence, her natural curiosity, her quick wit, her sense of humour, her generosity, her kindness, and her beautiful smile that always lit up the room.
Mady made many friends along the way. She loved traveling, hiking, cycling, volunteering and was a long-time member of Global Fitness Kelowna. Maddy loved nature and found joy in birds, especially the chick-a-dee. She was a gentle, thoughtful and caring daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
Her beauty radiated from within.
Maddy is survived by her siblings Neil Hanson (Lisa Denomme), Michele Liebrock (Chuck), Carl Hanson (Robert Von Platen), Patricia Kelly (Larry), and Suzanne Simourd (Micheal).
Maddy was cremated in Kelowna and an interment will be held in Neepawa, MB at a future date.
Maddy and her family wish to thank her many kind friends, Dr. Wendy Wickstrom and staff, Dr. Susan Ellard, Dr. Evelyn Kwok, the Interior Health Palliative Care team, and the Central Okanagan Hospice House for their care and support.
The world needs more kindness. In memory of Maddy, consider carrying out an act of kindness and/or donating to the Central Okanagan Hospice House or a hospice in your community.
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July 22 1957 — August 30 2024
Death notice for the town of: Kelowna, Province: Colombie britanique
death notice HANSON Mary Madeline Maddy July 22 1957 — August 30 2024
obituaries notice HANSON Mary Madeline Maddy July 22 1957 — August 30 2024
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