Mary Hay

With bittersweet sadness the family of Mary Hay announces her peaceful passing on November 9, 2012 at The Dr. Hogg Pavilion in White Rock, BC. Mary was born in Brandon, Manitoba on April 13th, 1923 to Elizabeth (nee Muirhead) and Henry McAuley of Carnegie Manitoba. Mary is survived by her son Allan (Karen),; Grandchildren Deborah (Jean Pierre) Marion, Fraser (Michelle) Hay, and Great Grandchildren Ainslie and Gavin Hay and Jonah Marion of White Rock, BC. Mary is also survived by Brother Jim (Sarah) McAuley of Brandon, Manitoba and cousins, nephews and nieces in Canada, Australia, Scotland and England. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George (1992), her son Ralph (1955); her sister-in-law Mildred McAuley and her nephew Wayne McAuley. Mary was raised in Carnegie MB and spent much of her adult life in Brandon. Mary also lived in High River AB., Wetaskiwin, AB. and since 2003 in White Rock, BC. Mary served her country during WW2 as a civilian at Number 12 Air force Training Centre. Following her marriage, Mary worked as a homemaker, mother and worked alongside her husband in his greenhouse business and beekeeping. Mary was a supportive caregiver to anyone who needed her. Those who knew Mary will remember her kind and loving nature, her quiet sense of humour, her generosity, her strength, her devotion to family, friends and God, her love of children and, of course, her cookies! Private family services were held November 11, 2012 in White Rock, BC. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, a donation to your charity of choice would be appreciated. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.victorymemorialpark.com