Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Elaine. Hadyen was one of the most artistic person that I had ever met. The kids  had a great time and these are some of the most special memories from childhood and Cameron.  Hayden was so bright and she will continue to shine from above.

I found this photo from before Grade 9, back in summer school, when we had a project where we had to raise an egg as if it were our child. I remember Hayden making this really cute little basket for her egg, and being absolutely furious when our teacher wouldn’t let her put a lid on it. It’s such a silly little thing to remember, but I can still picture how angry she was about it.

Eventually, we got our eggs, and every morning we’d sit in the cafeteria with them tucked into their little baskets. Hayden’s had this adorable bunny hat that matched the one she wore every day, and it was just so incredibly Hayden. We spent our lunch breaks playing Hamilton songs to our eggs and joking that our children weren’t going to grow up uncultured.

Every morning, Hayden and I would sit in the cafeteria with our friend, and we’d joke about being a mothers’ group. We’d talk about how we’d sit back and gossip while our kids ran amok and broke things, as we were completely oblivious to the chaos around us. I remember those mornings so fondly, and I think there’s something really special about how much fun we managed to have doing something as ridiculous as raising eggs.

Eventually, summer school came to an end, my egg rotted, and I threw it out. Meanwhile, Hayden kept hers all the way until now, and even brought it into math class one day. I still had the little bassinet I’d made for mine, but not the actual egg. I think it’s really sweet that she kept hers for so long. Something that started as a silly little summer school project somehow became a memory that I still get to look back on, and I’m really glad I have this photo to remember those mornings, those jokes, and just getting to be kids together.

I remember seeing all the wonderful cosplays you would do at school. Though our conversations were short and few, it told a recollection of you and me. In the same way, others also hold a piece of you, whether it be interactions, text messages, or photos. I wish that you could see that the loss of you impacted all of us, as we carry on the memories of you in the present and future.

I am so sorry for your loss Elaine . My deepest condolences to you and your Family. Sending you love and strength during this difficult times

Elaine, my condolences again to you, Kobe, Rob and the rest of Hayden's loved ones. I was deeply touched by the memories and tributes that were shared, which all painted the picture of an exceptional young lady who enriched the lives of many around her. I hope that time and the knowledge that our loved ones never truly leave us bring you all healing and comfort.

Elaine, my heart goes out to you and your family. May God surround you with comfort and bring peace to your heart during this difficult time. Sending you all a big hug and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

We will miss going to see live theatre with you Hayden! You've given Josie and I so many joyful memories.

Eliane, my heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. May God comfort you all, give you strength, and bring you peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Hayden, it was fun getting to know you over the past several years. I’ll always smile remembering you becoming an animated announcer when we played Hot Streak, laughing to Superstore and also never forget how you liked that ridiculously sweet Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino, loaded with extra whipped cream, extra caramel drizzle and extra caramel crunch topping. 

I’m so sorry we didn’t have more of an opportunity to develop our relationship and get to know each other better. There were things I wish I had told you while I had the chance. You were beautiful, talented and so creative.

I hope you knew how special you were, even in the moments when you might not have felt it yourself. I wish your story had been a little longer and that I’d had more chances to know you. You will be remembered for your humour, creativity, individuality and light you brought to the world ❤️

Elaine, I haven't met Hayden in person, but I heard a lot about her from you. When you told us stories about your babies, your deep love  have always touched me. Sending you and your family love and hugs.

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.

Goodbyes are not forever, Hayden. While we mourn, we will always remember all our memories together and we will see you again some day. Save us a seat up there. 

Love forever,
Grandpa, Grandma and Auntie Margaret

Hayden: Grandma adores you. She's always super excited (maybe a little too much)  sometimes) to see how tall you've grown and what you've been up to. Grandma misses you so much

Grandpa doesn't smile for just anyone. You are the light in his life. He adores and loves you so much.

Hayden: I fell in love with you the moment I held you in my arms. Thank you for making an auntie and I'm forever grateful you came into my life. Goodbyes are not forever. I'll see you again one day. I love you dearly. 

Love, Auntie Margaret

Hayden- such a sweet young lady.  She brought a smile to everyone around her—especially when she spoke about bunnies, or when she would sweetly advocate for our classroom pet rabbit,  gently reminding me (her teacher at the time) that he deserved even more room to roam outside his cage.

Although * I * was supposed to be teaching her back in 2021, she ended up teaching me a whole lot that year. She wrote me daily journals, and I still remember so many of them to this day.

I’ve had many, many students pass through my classroom over the years, but Hayden remains one of those special few I will always remember as if it were just yesterday: her warm demeanor, her creative streak, and her eye for art that could take anyone's breath away, even at such a tender age.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family. 

Hayden—I will always remember you as a truly sweet and special young lady.

Sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers go out your family during this tough time.

Hayden, I know we were never really close, but you were still my friend and you will always hold a special place in my heart. I remember meeting you in grade 9 religion, at a time when I barely knew anyone and was nervous to approach any of my peers. Despite my shyness, you made yourself so easy to talk to and allowed me to truly be myself. Even then, I could tell how your smile could light up a whole room. I cannot begin to describe how easy you were to get along with, and how effortlessly you found so many things we had in common to bond over. I remember introducing you to Epic the Musical and how you were trying to convince me to listen to Heathers. You made me laugh in ways that I can't replicate, feel understood in manners that I can't even begin to explain. You were beyond talented and so unafraid to be yourself --I think everyone in visual admired you so much for your skill and confidence, including me. Looking back, I miss seeing you in the hallways and exchanging greetings everyday.  I am filled with regret --regret that I never got to know you better, and sheer misery that I will never get the opportunity to do so. I'm sorry for not being there for you, and I'm sorry for not replying to that text. I'm sorry that I never finished Heathers and never got to talk to you about it. I'm sorry I never got to say goodbye to you one last time. I miss your smile and the warmth you brought to school everyday, you will forever be loved and missed.  I hope you found your peace, my friend.

Hayden, The first memory I have of you was on the first day of summer school. I was so nervous, and you asked if you could sit with me. You were wearing your Eevee hat, and the first things I thought were, “OMG, she is so cool!” and “I’m so relieved she talked to me.” Fortunately, you were put in the same class as me, and we slowly became friends. Even before Grade 9 started, I admired how creative and well-spoken you were. When I started seeing your art, my jaw dropped, and I thought, “I gotta keep up! Those Carter kids are on another level!” I will forever be grateful that you babysat my egg during summer transition and reminded me that I had almost forgotten it before going home. I will always remember how you made an Eevee hat for your egg and didn't throw it out on the last day. When Grade 9 started and we had Visual Arts together, I was always interested in hearing your perspectives. Every comment you made encouraged me to become a more thoughtful person. Thank you for always laughing at my unfunny jokes and making me feel welcome. From the beginning, I felt like you were someone who could genuinely understand me, someone I could relate to. Whenever I thought of you, I always envisioned you having the brightest and most successful future imaginable, regardless of what you chose to do. During Visual Arts, we always seemed to choose bunnies for our projects, and I kept joking about how it would lower the quality of my art because yours would always be the most beautiful art in history. I should also thank you for all the times you taught me how to take care of my bunnies and improve their quality of life. 
Like I told you the last week I saw you, you would have won that Halloween costume contest 100 percent.

Hayden, we never personally met, but your cosplays on civvies always caught my eye. I remember walking down the sidewalk from the CEC to Greenfield and literally pausing in my tracks because of how beautiful your Venti cosplay was. My train of thought would always follow: “Wow, her cosplay is so cool! I wanna get a picture,” but I was always too shy to ask. After months of admiring you from afar, I finally came up to you and complimented your cosplay. Although I don't play Genshin Impact anymore, I would like to think we would have been great friends, talking about our stats and our mains :))

What really stood out to me was your ability to express yourself unapologetically and how you always wore a smile whenever I saw you. From your creativity in making your own costumes to always winning the costume contest every Halloween, your presence always made—and will continue to make—the room a little brighter.

Rest in peace, Hayden. You will be greatly missed.

Hayden 
When I saw you in grade 9 Halloween, I was flabbergasted of how good your cosplay was. You were one of the funniest, and kindest friend I have met, and I admired your passion a lot.  I still remember the shock when seeing that Barbatos costume especially the wings. And every civvies day or spirit week, I would always be excited to see your story with amazing pictures of your costumes.

I also remember I was very entertained in English class when we watched “Romeo and Juliet” and you constantly gave a speech about how pretty Juliet was. When you came to Japanese club every Wednesday, I had so much fun teaching you a new word and you would always be interested to learn more about it. I was definitely influenced by the passion you gave with what you loved, such as cosplay. 

And thank you so much for making a wig for my Rui cosplay when you had to make your own costume last year. You were the reason why I was able to cosplay without being afraid of getting judged anymore.  I will keep that Rui wig with me forever as a memory as well as the Scaramouche hat that you said it was cute. 

I’m sorry I wasn’t able to do anything for you when you helped me so much throughout the school years. I wished to have another class with you other than grade 9 English but thank you for always talking to me even when we didn’t have any class together.  You are my best friend and I hope you are at peace . We love you.

Hayden gave us such a beautiful piece of herself with this drawing. A truly talented artist and gentle soul who will forever be in our hearts. 

We will love and miss you forever. Rest peacefully sweet girl. Until we meet again ❤️

— Aunt Amy, Patrick, and Maxie

I used to love watching her draw all the time, she was so talented. 💗

Hayden ,

It was a privilege to be your grade 7 CyberArts teacher, and you will always hold a special place in my heart. I will remember you for the incredible artistic talent that allowed you to express so much of who you were, your beautiful courage to be unapologetically yourself, and the special love you had for rabbits. The story you wrote, sketched and brought to life in an animation video (about rabbits, of course) will always be remembered. But beyond your artistic gifts, I will remember your warm heart, your gentle nature, and the quiet kindness you brought to those around you.

There was something truly special about you, something that made you uniquely you. I feel grateful to have been a small part of your journey, to have witnessed your creativity, and to have had the opportunity to know the person behind the beautiful art you created.

 You leave behind more than memories; you leave pieces of yourself in the hearts of those who knew you and in the beautiful things you created.

You will never be forgotten, and you will always be remembered with love. 

To Elaine and the family, my deepest condolences to you during this difficult time. 

Ms. Sidhom (Charles H. Best JMS)

Hayden,
Your sweet and enduring love for bunnies show just how truly you knew your heart, even as a little girl. Although I haven’t seen you in a few years, I think of you every time we’d get a visit from the neighbourhood bunnies and now these sightings will forever hold a special memory and reminder of you. It’s clear how bright your light shone for those around you, while keeping true and holding onto that individual spark within you. Rest peacefully, Hayden. You are deeply loved and missed.

Elaine and family, words can't describe how incredibly heartbroken and sorry I am for your loss. I’m here for absolutely anything you need, always.

Dear Hayden, 

I don't even remember exactly when I met you or when we became friends, but I do remember that it happened. I remember all the days we would spend hours working on whatever crafts we had the materials for. Bracelets, gimp, finger knitting, colouring with chalk, and most of all drawing bunnies. So many bunnies. You loved them so much and I couldn't help but to love them too. 

We would play a game we called EB in which we would help the Easter Bunny get ready for Easter by teleporting  the keys that fell from the trees into the fantasy world where the holidays would spend the rest of year. At one point or another the title of Easter Bunny herself fell on your shoulders, but that day was so fun. It was another year or two where I wholeheartedly believed that you were in fact the Easter Bunny. Maybe I was naive(I was 8 of course I was), but you were always so passionate about the things that you loved that it was magnetic.  

Later, I would always look forward to our meetups in the summer on Lake Couchiching. We would go on the ziplines, climb 'till our feet hurt, jumped on trampolines, rolled down hills, played mini golf, played bingo, watched the zoo tech shows, and fished (and released) until they gave us a bucket a worms instead of having us come back up every time you caught one. We would talk for hours at Mary Loo's about everything and anything, but conversation would always drift back to just how much we wanted to do while we were still there and how much time we had before we would see each other again. 

In that time, each and every bunny, bee, bear, Hamilton song, animation, cosplay, and string of gimp would remind me of you just as it will forevermore. You may no longer be with us physically, but we all will carry your beautiful spirit and soul with us through the memories we share with you. 

With so much love, 
Isla Duff

Elaine, I am lost for words and so deeply sorry for your unimaginable loss. Every time I see a bunny, it reminds me of all the moments you shared Hayden’s passion with us. Sending you love, strength and prayers . Big hug 
Magaly

To Elaine, Rob and Kobe.  Please accept our condolences on Hayden’s passing.  She was a wonderful human soul that blessed us with her presence.  And we will miss her. 
God’s blessings to your family.  

Gail, John, Tyjondah and Yilma Campbell 
🙏😇❤️

I love you baby.  I’ll be thinking of you and missing you every moment every day.

Last photoshoot we have done, almost exactly a year from now

Hayden
Truly an amazing person and a friend.  I always enjoyed our little photoshoots during spirit weeks whenever you dressed up in the extravagant cosplays, your Hu-Tao one, Pure Vanilla, Biblically Accurate Angel and your KAngel one. Our first time we met was in Ms. Urbanc’s science class (oh goodness) and from there it was mainly a fever dream, I would have to say, your lithium video was really great. When I heard you were interested in doing photoshoots for your cosplays, I immediately made myself available for said shoots and did 4 in total, all during the final days of spirit weeks and honestly my favourite, Halloween. I also remember when I taught you how to use a camera, take a picture of Mr. Lee and me, telling you “It’s easier if you hold it like this”. Honestly, I wished I spent more time being your friend, the last question you asked me was “Do you still do photoshoots?” I answered with “Yea I do” and already assumed that the next photo shoot would be on Halloween, and I really was excited for that day to see you in whatever you come up with. Although I wasn’t as close to you, I still really enjoyed the friendship we had with each other and maybe we could’ve talked about cannibalism more or maybe even cookie run kingdom. Rest easy Hayden, you are loved by so many people, truly.

Hayden,
The last time we hung out you asked me if I thought everything became clear once you turned 18, I honestly had no idea how to answer that question, I told you that we could find out together and laugh about it in the future, its so unfair we won’t be able to do that, but I will still be finding out for you.

You were always the light of the room, even if you were silent you would shine so bright. Another thing I loved were your hugs, they felt different, like the type of hug where the rest of the world just disappears from around you. The last time we hugged, we stood there for a good few minutes, I wish we could’ve stayed there forever and I could’ve told you, you would never be alone with me around.

I used to tell you that you reminded me of a gentle sunrise, because you lit up my soul and always managed to make me feel so happy, but even in the dark you would paint the sky so beautifully with stars that shone so bright and kept me going. We would always talk about star gazing together, so now I will lay under the stars you so beautifully live in. 

I believe people remain in the little piece of themself they leave behind, I will always think of you when I see a rabbit, or I walk through the baking isle at the store, and most of all you will always remain in my heart.

You were the most amazing friend, I hope you have found your peace.❤️🕊️

Hayden,
I never knew you besides being in a couple of your classes; even with those opportunities, I never took them to even say “hi” or anything. I know it’s far too late now, but I regret not being able to muster the courage to speak to you.

You always were good with your cosplays and the way you expressed yourself during civvies, Halloween, Spirit Week, or any chance you had. It’s what I noticed. I wanted to say something about the way you’d dress yourself, I wanted to compliment you but I cowardly didn’t and took a step back instead. I used to keep you in mind when I started making my own costumes and wondered how you’d be able to do the hard things when it comes to costume-making. I wish I said something sooner to show you that there was another person around you who noticed you. I think I’ll always remember you as the girl who went all out whenever she could, and I’ll always admire you for that.

I hope you’re at peace now, possibly given the rest you had always needed before. You didn’t deserve any of this, I’m sorry life was cruel. You’re loved by many.

I never got to know you well but I know you were an amazing person.  It's a shame that I couldn't have gotten to know you better. I know that we had our differences but I'm never really going to get used to not seeing you around.  I also want to assure you that my bunny is ok and that she is treated very well; I know that was a concern of yours and I just wanted to make sure that you didn't leave this world thinking she wasn't living her best. It's a minor thing but it's been weighing on me recently. All the best wherever you are.

Hayden, thank you for being my friend and thank you for everything you’ve done for me and for others. I feel so lucky and grateful to share so many classes that turned into unforgettable memories with you. When we first met in the summer transition program for Carter, we were partnered up for a nutrition project and little did I know that that day would be the start of our friendship. On the first day of high school, I was nervous but when I found out we were in some of the same classes together, all of my anxieties disappeared. Eventually, Victoria joined our group and we became a chaotic trio - the two visual kids and the vocal kid. From our 3 player games in Religion class to the “choo-choo train” fiasco in Math class and our weird unforgettable rambles, classes became much more enjoyable and less stressful. During our classes, you’d always have a pen in your pencil case but never a pencil so you’d always ask to borrow one of mine. Not to mention you would always try to boop my nose (which I tried to dodge), hold mini dance parties, hype up lithium, and try to take sneaky pics of me in class. You always made me laugh and smile when I was feeling down and you were a great “therapist” when I was fed up with my courses. But one thing I’ll never forget about will forever be your gorgeous and sick cosplays that always caught people's attention, your insane art pieces, your love for your rabbits, and your friendly, energetic personality. You always talked and did things with all of your heart and passion inside of you, which is something I loved and admired about you. I know I’ve said this twice but thank you for everything. I wish I could have spent more time with you and dilly dallied when we had time left over in classes. I’ll always miss you and wherever you are, I hope you are at peace. I’ll always have a pencil ready to go for you, just say the word. Rest easy my dear friend and love ya tons:)

I am so sorry for your devastating loss.  Thank you for continuing to support her love of rabbits. I am wishing you comfort during this extremely difficult time.  My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. 

Rabbit Rescue Inc.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter, it's hard to find words for something so heartbreaking. Looking through the beautiful photos it's not hard to see what a creative, expressive young woman she was. She seemed like such a wonderful soul. 

I'm thinking of you and sending much love.

Elaine and family, I am so very sorry for your loss.  Sending you love and hugs during this very difficult time. xo

Sending all my love and deepest condolences. Hayden's light will never fade.

We first met Hayden when she was in daycare, and two things stood out to us right away, even at her young age. 

First, she was razor-sharp. 

Second, while she might have seemed quiet, we suspect it was because she had no interest in simply pleasing the room—she was always true to herself, and we found that candor so refreshing. 

As she grew up, it was inspiring to see her inner beauty expressed loudly in her own unique fashion and artwork. We am deeply grateful to have witnessed some of the light she brought to the world.

My condolences to your beautiful daughter. You shined every room you walked into, the way ur costumes represented your wonderful personality brings tears to my eyes. Whenever I walk through the hallways your beautiful presence will be missed forever.

My heartfelt condolences to the family. 

May her soul rest in peace.

Hayden, 
I know we never spoke to each other, but I always admired your amazing cosplays whenever I saw you on  every civvies days and Halloween. You always stood out to me and your creativity was out of this world. I remember back when I was in grade 8 and you won the Halloween costume contest because of your amazing costume and the fact you made everything yourself shows how artistic and creative you were. Even though we never knew each other personally, you still left that impression of “don’t be afraid to be yourself” and  I wish I had gotten the chance to know you. Rest in peace, Hayden. You’ll be missed more than you know. 🕊️❤️

Hayden, you were such an inspiration to everyone in Carter. You made people confident to do what they wanted and dress how they liked. While we weren't friends, I cherish our conversations. Even when I was having the worst days of my life, seeing you being unapologetically yourself brightened my day. Not only were you a talented artist and an amazing cosplayer, but you were also one of the sweetest, brightest, and kindest people I’ve ever met.

I send my condolences to Hayden's friends and family. Please do not hesitate to reach out for help.

We had such a fun time taking photos. You loved to come in cosplay even on regular school days, after planning for a photoshoot. You were always full of laughter and surprises.

Your poses were always so funny, and I loved that you were my model for the entirety of photography class.

When we first matched cosplays !! I was happy that you wanted to cosplay a character I introduced you to, and  you were excited to cosplay with me too. (You even bought me the shirt (^^ゞ)My wig wasn't ready at the time, but we still made it work. I remember last civvies day, you wanted to match again, but I couldn't because I was busy. Next time we meet, we'll for sure match again. ❤︎

We had such a fun time in class on Halloween! All we did was talk and play games haha. We took these 0.5 photos of us as a silly memory. Your K-Angel cosplay was sooo impressive, especially with those big wings of yours, and the fact you made everything yourself !! Your talent is extraordinary. Love you Hayden

Hayden, I’m grateful I got to be your friend and share so many memories together. We first met in photography, which granted the time of us roaming around the school and sheppard centre. We would always find excuses to go outside, then spend our time getting the snacks you wanted. It was both a fun and unforgettable experience. I remember always talking about our interests and playing games together. I’m happy to remember the times where we would give each other drawings, as you were a wonderful artist. You would always wave and say hi to me in an energetic way whenever we saw each other in the hallway. You always made me laugh with your funny jokes, expressions, and stories. Your creativity, confidence, and dedication to the things you enjoyed will always be memorable. I’m lucky that I had the chance to be close to you, and I wish I could hold hands and hug you once more. With you, I had one of the best times in school. Thank you for always cheering me up, and keeping me company. 
Rest in peace Hayden.

Hayden,
Although we were strangers, you still found a way to brighten my day.  I think there’s something truly beautiful about being able to make someone’s day without even knowing them. Seeing you walk across the hallways in such beautiful cosplay was always a jaw-dropping sight. Seeing you dress up always brought me back to the Halloween joy; my favourite time of year! Thank you for putting smiles on faces, for not being afraid to express yourself and for positively impacting our school community.  

In the afterlife, I hope you share your talent and art to the other souls who have passed on. I imagine they would love to cosplay, draw, and make bunny origamis as much as we do. ;)) 

Rest easy, Hayden. I hope right now, wherever you may be, you’re surrounded with everything that brings you peace.

One memory I will always hold close to my heart is the necklace I made for you for your birthday. I remember how much you loved it, and seeing you wear it so often always made me happy. Even now, seeing it in your memorial photo at school feels surreal. I never imagined that something I made for you would become part of a memory I would hold so dearly. I'm so grateful that I got to give you something you cherished, and I'll treasure that memory for the rest of my life.

Hayden, 
Last school year, there was a day where you came to school with a full face of clown makeup. It was odd, out of the ordinary, and absolutely inspiring. You were always unapologetically yourself and your individuality shone throughout every single day. I could always recognize you through the Eevee hat you always wore and through every cosplay on civvies. You were never scared to present your work through either social media or through your cosplays. 
And so, your unwavering dedication to your work and the indescribably beauty you bought to this world prompted me to reach out more than once. Even though we didn’t know each other, and you knew nothing about me, each time I messaged you, you treated me as a friend. You responded with humour, kindness, and validation. Despite technically being a stranger, you’ve always exceeded that expectation and responded with the humour and care you’d show anyone else. 

Hayden, you will always be remembered for your kindness, unwavering dedication to art, and your unmatched individuality. I bet there are bunnies in heaven. You will be missed dearly.

Hayden, I will truly cherish the memories of the year and a half I spent with you for the rest of my life. Together, we embraced the hobby of cosplay, endlessly talked about the special interests we shared, and, most of all, grew as fellow visual arts students.
I will always remember the conventions and hangouts we shared, and how safe and happy I felt in your company. You were one of the most talented and creative individuals I have ever met, and you expressed your passions so beautifully through your art and cosplay.
I feel so fortunate to have met you. You will be remembered by me and your many peers in Visual Arts, now and forever. You are loved, and the impact you have had on strangers, friends, and our school community is truly immeasurable.
To all those who are hurting from your passing, may your memory bring them comfort and peace. Rest in peace, my friend.

Hayden, you've become one of my favourite people, and also my biggest cheerleader. You inspired me to get into cosplay, something I love so greatly now, and pushed me to become the person I am today. Your smile was like sunshine that lit up any room you entered. You inspired me as an artist, and as a person. I always remember you being the best artist in middle school, and even now in grade eleven. Your work always went above and beyond, and truly reflected you and what you believed in. It's been an honour knowing you and loving you for these four years. I'll always remember singing Hamilton with you and passing our ridiculous notes in summer transitions. I was so fortunate to have loved you for so long and I will forever remember you as my friend who would always encourage me to be unapologetically me. You taught me to appreciate my weirdness even when others didn't understand it, and I'll forever be grateful to you for that. Now and forever, every cosplay I make I dedicate to you, my greatest inspiration.

Hayden, 
I remember speaking to you countless times through Student Council with your happy questions, school spirit, and enthusiasm that was infectious to another person, even on the other end of a text message. I will always remember your unwavering self-expression, every time you’ve excitedly asked me about an event, and your intricate yet beautiful Halloween costumes that I looked forward to every year.
You will be remembered in the spirit of our school, the conversations we shared, and the costumes that will serve as a memory of you— every Halloween to come. I hope you see how loved you are through your impact on strangers, friends, staff, and the entire school community. For those in pain, I hope that they are safe and that you watch over them. Rest easy, you will be missed.

I remember being so happy and running up to you when I first saw you (my bad haha but I couldn't stop myself, thank you for being so nice about it). I couldn't believe BOOTHILL from hsr was actually at our school lol, you and your cosplays are SOSOOSO amazing and I was so overjoyed to meet someone who shared the same passion as me. I especially always looked forward to spirit week and civvies day to see your amazing cosplays and outfits, I really admire your craftsmanship and dedication towards cosplay and art, I will always think of you whenever I cos or draw <3 Thank you so much for always lifting my day up, Hayden, every time I walk by you at the crosswalk and we wave at each other, it makes me so happy. I really wish I could've known you better, especially as a person, but I love you a lot and I hope you know how loved you are. You're so sweet and amazing, thank you so much for being you. I love you

I love your k-angel so much!! You're always so beautiful and adorable whenever you cos her 🥹 I'm gonna start playing needy streamer overload because of you >:3

Hayden, you are one of the funniest, kindest, and most welcoming people I've had the honour of knowing. I wish we were able to talk more, and knowing you was such a privilege. From the moment we met, it was clear you were passionate, talented, hilarious, and such good company. I will always be reminded of you whenever I see the QSMP, DSMP, and bunnies. Your Cosplays and your love for animals always awe me; you were incredibly loving, kind, and so creative. I hope you know you are loved by so many and will be remembered as the talented, creative, soft-hearted artist you are. Rest peacefully, Hayden; I'm sure you would've loved Unstable. We'll never forget you.

Hayden, you were the truest example of the phrase, "never heard a bad thing said about (insert person here)", and that's because it is true. Before I taught you, I only heard amazing things about your kindness, inquisitiveness, soft-spoken nature, resilience, creativity, and the standard you held for everyone (staff and student alike) to be better. I was lucky in the past several weeks to have experiened it as your English teacher. You told me that this class, "was going to be a core memory for you", and I hope to keep it that way, in whatever way that may be. 

My deepest condolences to your family. It is not good bye, it's auf wiedersehen (until we meet again).

Hayden, though I did not know you very well, I loved seeing all your beautiful art you shared with the world. Thank you for making me a commission piece back in grade 9, I will cherish it deeply. You were always smiling and laughing, and had many fun diy projects youd bring to school, like your cosplays. Know that many people love you and mourn your early passing, I wish you peace and many bunnies. Furina will always remind me of you. Thank you for making my best friend the happiest girl. She loved you dearly. We all do. Rest in peace, sweet girl.🕊

In September of 2024, me and Hayden went to Yonge Street to grab some bubble tea! We talked a lot about our schools, since we went to different high schools. We held hands and hugged a lot, I was really happy to see her. We talked about our classes, and a lot of other stuff. During our hangout, she gave me a pin she made, it had a raccoon on it, my favorite animal. It’s still pinned on my backpack and will forever be there.

I did not get to teach you Hayden but I will never forget your beautiful smile and kind spirit that lit up the Arts hall of Carter each time you walked through it. 
You were a great friend and provided such support and love to everyone around you. Thank you for saying hello and gifting me your beautiful smile when you and Jaydon came to the Band room together.
We will miss you so much and think of you with love and grattitude in our hearts. 
Mrs. Anton

Hayden was such a smart, unique and creative person. I had the privilege of teaching her for two years and she made such an impact on her friends, teachers and the Cardinal Carter community. I hold many special memories from our time together in class. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

I send my condolences. Perhaps I can't even imagine what you're going through. Losing someone special, a son or daughter, must be very difficult. Surely, you've already seen God's help in these times. The Bible says that God hears our prayers (Psalm 75:2).
Furthermore, God has promised: “For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, The One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I will help you ‘. 
You are not alone in these moments; if you continue to pray with faith, God will sustain you.
But there is more: in His Word, the Bible, we find comfort for those who grieve the death of a child. These stories demonstrate that Jesus has both the desire and the power to take away the pain of parents by resurrecting their children. In Mark chapter 5 of the Bible, there is a story in which Jesus brought a 12-year-old girl back to life. This story shows parents that they can trust in the resurrection.

You were my dear friend for four years - and I will always cherish the memories we shared. I'll love you forever Hayden, and I am so grateful to have had you for the last four years.

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Hayden Ashley Yung

24 November, 2010 – 18 October, 2026

Kane-Jerrett Funeral Homes

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