passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29,2023
Bill was born in Toronto on March 26, 1941 to loving parents Aleta and Fred Hay. He grew up in Toronto with a great love of sports and travel. He loved hockey and rugby and his talents won him scholarships at several different universities. He attended Michigan state on a scholarship, then Mount Allison University where he won athlete of the year and later U of T for his bachelor of commerce. With his love of travel he traveled the globe and was always retelling his adventures. Bill aka “Red Hay or Oates” to his friends continued playing hockey for years with the Millionaires and loved spending time at The Balmy Beach club in Toronto where he played rugby and perhaps consumed a few pints with pals. Dad’s story is not complete without mention of his beloved Papineau Lake. When he was a young boy he discovered the area with friends and convinced his parents to buy a property, since then it really was Dad’s 2nd home, he had dreams of living there full time. He loved hunting, just going walk about in the bush or swimming in the healing waters of Lake Papineau. After his schooling and travels he met his wife Linley in Australia they married and had 3 children, Laura, Julie and Christopher, finally settling in Milton Ontario where he worked as a computer programmer. After retirement he enjoyed his free time up North as much as possible and being with his family.
Bill leaves behind his loving sisters Barbara (Gordon), Lea (Scott), and predeceased Betty(Bruce)
His fond memories will be cherished by Laura, husband Paul, Julie, husband Richard, and Chris, wife Kristina.
It always brought a smile to Bill’s face when he could see and hear about the accomplishments of his 6 grandkids, Sierra, Liam, Molly, Anabelle, Oliver and Annika.
A memorial service for Bill will be held Friday 13th of October at 2pm at Giffen-Mack and Trull Funeral Home. 2570 Danforth Ave. Toronto, ON M4C1L3.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.giffenmackdanforth.com for Bill’s family.
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