Predeceased by his wife Rosalind Thompson and survived by sons David, Daniel, Douglas (Kim) Wilson and James Hay and grandchildren Cody Vanslyke, Hilary and Avery Wilson. Visitation and remembrance at D.A. Collins Funeral Home, Pointe-Claire from 6 to 9 PM November 24, 2015.
Arrangements under the direction of Collins Clarke MacGillvray White, Pointe-Claire, Québec.
Biography:
David Harvie Hay was born in Toronto on April 16, 1923. In 1925 the
family moved to Walkerton which is where he grew up. World War II
interrupted his studies and he joined the army and subsequently the Royal
Canadian Air Force. He left the air force as a Flying Officer and resumed
his studies at the University of Toronto where he obtained his B.A. and
M.A.. In 1947 he married Dorothy (Dotty) Clark and subsequent to his
studies at the University of Toronto he received his PhD in Industrial
Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after which he
returned to Canada working for several employers including the Aluminum
Company of Canada and the MacPherson Commission on Transportation.
In 1958 the married Rosalind Thompson and took on the role of father to
her three sons, David, Dan and Doug Wilson. In 1960 his son Jim was born.
He took an active and supportive role in the lives of his sons.
Among the organizations he took part in were the Cedar Park Home and
School Association, the First Pointe-Claire Scouts Group Committee, the
Lakeshore Coin Club the Clearpoint Park Association, Lakeside Pool and the
Pointe Claire Hockey Board.
After his sons were grown he continued his volunteer activities by
joining Canadian Power Squadrons where he was an active member both
teaching and in administration. Among the positions held were Training
Officer and Commander of Lake St. Louis Squadron, Assistant Training
Officer and Administrative Officer in Maisonneuve District and Training
Officer and Commander of St. Lawrence District.
He was active in his family and community to the end.
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