Marie Hay passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, on December 4, 2023 in her 88th year. Marie was raised in Swinton Park, near Dundalk, Ontario, by her parents, Bill and Teana Hay. Her thirty-year teaching career began in Shallow Lake, Ontario and continued in Toronto at various schools for the balance of her career. Marie loved teaching kindergarten, and she influenced and nurtured a whole generation of five year olds!
Marie was an independent traveler to many countries; Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Ireland and Switzerland, to name just a few. In her working life and travels, Marie made an abundance of friends. It was one of her many gifts to make friends easily - and keep them for a lifetime. Her beautiful smile and contagious laugh will be missed, as she uplifted her dear friends and family. Marie loved living in Toronto, with its diverse cultural opportunities. She loved concerts at Koerner Hall, the Aga Khan Center, and the Art Gallery of Ontario, to name just a few.
An avid TTC patron, and true Torontonian, Marie used the public transit system, until her final trip to Sunnybrook, when she finally decided to take a taxi! Marie thoroughly enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends, reading and recommending great literature to her friends and family. Marie loved dining at excellent Toronto restaurants with friends where they shared stories, laughs and a glass of wine. Marie has touched each of us in her own special way and we will miss her deeply.
Marie’s wishes were to have no formal funeral, but of course, you are welcome to remember such a dear friend as Marie, in your own personal way. Marie would like it that way. Cremation has taken place. Rest in peace our dear Marie. If desired, memorial donations in Marie’s name can be made to Sunnybrook Health Care Center, the A.G.O., the Aga Khan Center or Koerner Hall.