Mary Elizabeth Hay

(nee Manson)

May 25, 1931 - July 20, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family announces Mary’s passing

at home at the age of 83.

She was predeceased by her parents Thomas Sinclair and Mabel Manson as well as brothers James and Thomas.

Mary will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband of over 60 years, Ken, her children

Debbie (Doug), Alan (Margo) and Cathy Courneyea (Dan), grandchildren Kyle, Kristian, Mariah,

Taylor and Connor. She will also be missed by her cousin Bill Manson, his wife Rick and their

children and grandchildren.

Mary was born and raised in Kamloops. Upon graduating from Kamloops Secondary, she worked

as a steno and bookkeeper for Buckerfields. In 1952 she moved to Nicola to work as a bookkeeper

for the Nicola Stock Farm. It was here, at a square dance, that she met Ken and they were married

in 1954. They later moved to Merritt and then Kamloops where Ken was employed by Buckerfields.

In 1956 they moved to Lumby and lived there until 1966, when they once again moved back to

Kamloops.

While in Lumby, Mary became an avid curler and continued to curl when she moved back to

Kamloops. Mary loved fishing and spent many a day camping at Birch Lake with her family. Mary

was totally devoted to her family and will be deeply missed by us all.

Special thanks to Dr. Malan and his receptionist Judy, Dr. Farmer of the ER and Dr. Proctor of the

Cancer Clinic, for their help and understanding.

By her request, there will be no service. Cremation entrusted to Schoening Cremation Center

(www.mem.com ph. 250-554-2429). In lieu of flowers a donation to the Royal Inland Hospital

Foundation in Mary’s name would be appreciated.