CUMMINS, Clayborne Harold February 4, 1918 - December 24, 2008 Clay passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital on December 24, 2008 at the age of 90 years. He was born on the family farm in the rural community of Wild Rose, Sask. Clay attended Crystal Plains School, then left in his early teens to find work during the Great Depression. During WWII, he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Aero Engine Mechanic with Bomber Squadron #419 (Moose Squadron) in England. Through his military service, he developed lifelong friendships and enjoyed many reunions over the years with his comrades and their families. He also maintained a keen interest in the WWII airplanes he had worked on during the war, particularly the Lancaster. After the war, Clay obtained his refrigeration engineering papers and put his mechanical expertise to use in jobs at the Prince Albert Brewery, refrigeration plants at Reindeer Lake and La Ronge, and for 25 years in the boiler room at the Prince Albert Penitentiary. In 1956, Clay married Dolly MacKay. They raised two daughters, Cathie and Chris, on their farm at Spruce Home, and were active in many community events and activities. Clay and Dolly retired to Prince Albert in 1983. They enjoyed traveling and were extensively involved in volunteer work until Dolly's passing in 1992. During Dolly's first struggle with cancer in the early 1970's, Clay and Dolly developed a close friendship with Ruby Seaman and she became like one of the family. After Clay moved to Saskatoon in 1993, he and Ruby spent many happy times at Pike Lake, and socializing at the Park Heights Community Centre, enjoying snooker, shuffleboard and cards. In later years, Clay's sight deteriorated and he moved to the Franklin Retirement home where he was shown great kindness and care by the wonderful staff. Clay enjoyed a special 90th birthday celebration at the Franklin in February, 2008 with many family and friends. Although his health had declined in recent months, he was also able to enjoy an early Christmas celebration with his family on the weekend before his admission to the hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Dolly, parents Jackson and Mabel, brothers Norman and Ralph, sisters Frances Hodges, Eva Mein and Pearl Loth. Clay is survived by daughters: Cathie (Doug) Atkins, Chris (Greg) Altwasser; grandchildren David Bernier (fianc%C3%A9e Terri Glover), Drew and Cheralyn Atkins; dear friend Ruby Seaman; brother Orval Cummins; sister Ruby Breitkreutz; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He is fondly remembered by family, friends and acquaintances across the country. Clay was a good man and a true gentleman-thoughtful, kind and generous. The family wishes to thank the RUH Emergency and Unit 6200 nurses, doctors and staff, Dr. McMahon, the Franklin staff and Home Care staff. A Funeral Service will be held at the Park Funeral Chapel, 311 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 2:00 pm. There will be a private family interment in Prince Albert at a later date. In lieu of flowers, In Clay's honour, friends are encouraged to donate to a charity of their choice in memory of Clay. E-mail condolences may be sent to www.parkfuneral.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Derryl Hildebrandt of PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL 244-2103. View Image