Born in Concord, Ontario, Brenda Jane Hay lived a quiet life defined by creativity, family devotion, and an enduring kindness that touched all who knew her. Her gentle spirit and warm smile made her a beloved aunt, sister, daughter, and friend.
Brenda will be lovingly remembered by her nephews Charlie (Diana), and Michael (Ryley), of Calgary, Alberta; and by her great-nephews and nieces Kyle (Chelsea) of Nanaimo, BC, and Jordyn and Mason of Calgary, AB. Her presence was a cherished constant in their lives, offering both love and support.
She was predeceased by her nephew Eric of Nanaimo, sisters Gwendolyn (Paul) Hunt of Calgary and Marilyn Hay of Concord, as well as her parents Charles and Lelia Hay, with whom Brenda shared a close and caring bond. One of her greatest joys was doing craft shows alongside her mother, a pastime filled with laughter, handmade treasures, and shared memories. Brenda also found delight in cross-stitch embroidery, pouring heart and patience into each stitch, crafting gifts that held meaning beyond thread and cloth.
Her life was full of moments that mattered. She will be remembered not by calendar marks, but by the lasting imprint she left in the lives of those who loved her.
Her memory will forever be stitched into the hearts of her family and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3 PM at the Bluewater Bronson Line Public Cemetery, 72587 Bronson Line, Zurich. Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Greg & Brenda Dayman
Sincere Condolences to All of Brenda’s Family
She has been our Neighbor for years. Always enjoyed chatting with her.
She will be missed by many Hensall Residents who always took the time to chat with her.
RIP
Brenda
Roberta Fox (Eleanor Hay Shoebottom's daughter)
I always enjoyed our conversations at Hay family events where we talked about crafts together. Sorry we didn’t find out about service until afterwards, we would have been there. Condolences to her family.
Jamie and Barb Caldwell
Sincere condolences on Brenda’s passing
Mary Lou and Ron Henry
Brenda and I went to public school on The Parr Line in Varna. She never forgot a birthday or Christmas card and she always asked about our family. We too often met up with her in Hensall or Exeter. Our sincere condolences to Brenda’s family. Also to her special friends where she was often part of their family circle, she will be missed. Deepest sympathy to all.
Debra Tilley
Brenda’s Family: My thoughts are with you at this time. I worked with Brenda many years ago at Fleck and then seeing her at Independent . She always had a smile and spoke no matter where we seen each other. She will be missed. Cherish memories close to your heart.
Shirley Southcott
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing she was a wonderful person always smiling. Hensall will miss her . She was a kind and thoughtful person. RIP Brenda.
Linda and Jim Ferguson
Sincere condolences to Brenda’s family and friends.
She was a positive presence in Hensall and I will miss our regular driveway chats as she headed home from uptown.
She’ll be truly missed.
Judy Mallette
A kind and gentle soul … rest in peace, Brenda.
Chuck and Judy
Joanne Wilkinson
To Brenda’s Family:
I am so sorry to hear and read of Brenda’s passing, my daughter and Brenda shared the same birthday and there was always a birthday in the mail every year for my daughter.. may she rest easy and in peace.. I worked with Brenda and Fleck and also several years later at Image Cleaners in Hensall
Marjorie McLean
I went to public school with Brenda on the Parr Line and always enjoyed seeing and chatting with her in later years in a Hensall- always so friendly and interested in my family- a good friend with my Mom (Jeanette Turner)-a beautiful soul RIP Brenda
Kim Mckay
Rest in peace Brenda
Karen Dickins
Always a smile and time for a chat…Hensall will miss her. RIP Brenda
Carol Lahey
I worked with Brenda at Fleck Manufacturing 1976-78. We kept in touch every year at Christmas time and for birthdays…through letters and phone calls. She was a wonderful friend. She will be missed.
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
Brenda was a good neighbour, with a constant smile, for many years. Rest peacefully Brenda.
Don & Debbie Rathwell
I first met Brenda when I went to public school at S.S. #7, Stanley Township. We always had a great phone visit on her Birthday . Brenda will be missed by her public school friends, as well, as the Hensall community.
Rest in Peace Brenda
Martha Clinch
So sad to read of Brenda’s passing. I send condolences to her friends and family. Brenda and I met in first grade in Zurich Public School. We have corresponded for all these years with letters, cards and in recent years phone calls. I will truly miss our communications. She was a faithful friend for many years even though I left the Zurich area over 50 years ago. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who will feel this loss.
Brenda Wright
I will miss seeing and having a chat with Brenda in Hensall. We always kept in touch since our days at #7 Stanley on the Parr Line.
Iain and Sharon Hastie
Brenda was a dear life long friend who will be missed.
Paula Bozzato
I worked with Brenda many years ago at the dry cleaners in Hensall, and more recently I have seen her out on her morning walks. Brenda was always sweet and kind, and always smiling.
Rest in peace Brenda ❤
Alma & Tony Dayman
Will miss chatting with Brenda on her daily walks. RIP
Gary and Bonnie Lawrence
You always made time to stop and chat for a moment. Your smile made everyone smile back. Hensall will miss you, RIP Brenda.
Marilyn Taylor
Rest in peace Brenda!
Linda & Jerry Traquair
To all who knew and loved Brenda, we send our Heartfelt Condolences.
I remember Mrs. Verna Hay telling me that Brenda was moving to Lorne Crescent and would be in my class at Hensall Public School. That would be about 60years ago.
Over the years, Brenda and I have had meaningful chats in the Medical Centre waiting room, on King St. or at the post office. Sometimes she’d be in ‘the Cozy’ with her devoted neighbour ladies, after their morning walks. We chatted about our most recent craft projects, the weather, family, etc.
It’s constant folks like Brenda that have woven the tapestry of our ‘wee home town/village’. She will be remembered…she will be missed.
Pete and Deb Timmermans
Sincere condolences to Brenda’s family…..
Anne and Gord Lavis
Brenda was a very dear friend of mine.
She was always so thoughtful and generous with her words and deeds.
She will be sadly missed.
Linda Fahner
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Brenda was always smiling whenever we met. Rest peacefully, Brenda.
Bill Gibson
Brenda will be greatly missed in Hensall where so she worked helping out at the church or where ever needed. She was loving customer of mine for many years. My sincere sympathy to her family.
Evelyn Vincent
To Brenda’s family
she was a lovely lady with a kind heart. Her presence will be missed in Hensall.
Mike Veal
Condolences to Brenda’s family from the Veal family. Brenda and her parents and sister were neighbours of ours for years. Great people and Brenda was always a friendly face in the neighborhood.
Shelly
RIP, Hensall will miss her smile
Marlene Ingram
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing, she has lived in Hensall all her life. When you drive down Main Street of Hensall you just expect to see Brenda either coming or going downtown, she will be missed
Larry & Bonnie Gould
Rest Peacefully Brenda. You will be missed. We think of all those you’ve united with and picture you content and at peace.
Dorothy Gaiser
A lovely woman, at work and out.
Doris Osgood
Dear family and friends of Brenda,
Saddened to read of her passing. Seems like a month ago I was glad to see her walking on main street in Hensall. It was great that about two months ago we stopped and talked together on our way from the post office. Remembering with great fondness this gentle soul that worked with many of us for years at Fleck Manufacturing. May God’s peace console you.
Doris Osgood
Melonie Miller
To Brenda’s family…
Charlie, Leila and Brenda were great neighbours on York Crescent for a long time .. it was a good place to live & good people lived around the Crescent. Memories are important. Brenda always greeted you with a smile & a minute to chat.
Our condolences.
Tom and Julia Dickins
Rest in Peace Brenda, we will miss you.