Joy Ruby Adeline Babb

We are sad to announce the passing of Joy Babb, but are pleased to honour a life well-lived. Joy was born in Rosser, MB to Earl and Ada Hayden and grew up in Lyleton, MB alongside her six older brothers.

Joy was a loving, caring, supportive wife, mom, gramma and great gramma. After a first date with Ken Babb in 1949, they were smitten with each other. Dad actually wrote a beautiful song to Joy after that date. They married in 1950 and cherished 69 years of marriage. Ken passed away in 2019. On August 2nd, 1957 they adopted three-month old twins, Mike and Jeff. We are so appreciative to have been adopted by such a loving, caring couple. Mom and Dad’s infinite support for everything we did allowed both of us to pursue our interests and contributed greatly to any successes we have achieved. They also supported our families exceptionally well and our kids appreciated the love and support they received from their grandparents. Joy and Ken’s memories will live on with Mike (Cathy), Jeff (Jo-Ann), grandkids David (Julie) and Kelly (Gavin) and Maureen and Jaime and great grandchildren, Desmond and Alder. Mom and Dad stayed in touch with her brothers’ families and they enjoyed their relationships with many of the Hayden clan’s kids.

Mom was proud of her work as a Secretary to the Bank Manager at the RBC branch at Arlington and Portage and of her volunteer and work time at the Western Canadian Aviation Museum. She was an avid 5-pin bowler and grew to love golf, cycling and cross-country skiing. Family visits to Lyleton were regularly scheduled and provided an opportunity to learn about where Mom grew up. Clear Lake was always a special holiday destination.

Thank you to the friends and staff at The Boulton and thank you to the health care workers at the N1N unit at Concordia Hospital.

As per mom’s wishes there will be no service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Red Cross.