Emma Reay

Reay, Emma C. "Clare" MADISON - Emma C. Reay, age 89, of Madison, passed away Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at St. Marys Care Center. She was born on Oct. 6, 1918, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the daughter of Bert and Jessie (Ferguson) Dartnell. Clare and William "Billy" Reay, the former Chicago Blackhawks hockey coach, were married on April 24, 1942, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Clare was a loving mother, faithful wife and nurturing grandparent who always put family first regardless of the situation. Her lifelong generosity and caring nature touched the souls of many people. While she would brighten a room with her tender spirit, she would also hold firm to her convictions and beliefs. Clare had a special way with people. She was extremely intuitive and a sensitive person who would frequently find herself reaching out to others in a supportive way. Her children and grandchildren dearly loved her. Clare is survived by her daughter, Adele (Larry) Callan of Burlington, Ontario; a son, Bill (Kris) Reay of Madison; seven grandchildren, Melody (Greg) MacPherson, Elliott Callan, Royal Callan, William F. (Michelle) Reay, Allison Reay, Adam Reay and Kimberly Reay; great-grandchildren, Hayley MacPherson and Will Reay; sister, Muriel (Bob) Street; sister, Lois (David) Brownsdon; stepgrandchildren, Bruce (Kathy) Callan and Tim Callan; and many nieces and nephews. Clare is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Reay; sister, Francis Foreman; brother, Edward Dartnell; and sister, Joan MacGillvary. Private funeral services will be held for family with Pastor Glynn Laing and Pastor Bill Arvan presiding. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hockey Ministries International, P.O. Box 10857, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 or The American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association, 1143 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60707-1618.