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HAY: Brenda Jane of Hensall

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On July 20, 2025 @ 3:35 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 36 Comments

HAY: Brenda Jane of Hensall

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. 


Condolences for the family of “HAY: Brenda Jane of Hensall”

Condolence from Tom and Julia Dickins on July 20th, 2025 4:36 PM

Rest in Peace Brenda, we will miss you.

Condolence from Melonie Miller on July 20th, 2025 5:11 PM

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.

Condolence from Doris Osgood on July 20th, 2025 5:49 PM

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

Condolence from Dorothy Gaiser on July 20th, 2025 6:59 PM

A lovely woman, at work and out.

Condolence from Larry & Bonnie Gould on July 20th, 2025 7:22 PM

Rest Peacefully Brenda. You will be missed. We think of all those you’ve united with and picture you content and at peace.

Condolence from Marlene Ingram on July 20th, 2025 7:49 PM

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

Condolence from Shelly on July 20th, 2025 8:48 PM

RIP, Hensall will miss her smile

Condolence from Mike Veal on July 21st, 2025 7:25 AM

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.

Condolence from Evelyn Vincent on July 21st, 2025 8:49 AM

To Brenda’s family
she was a lovely lady with a kind heart. Her presence will be missed in Hensall.

Condolence from Bill Gibson on July 21st, 2025 9:17 AM

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.

Condolence from Linda Fahner on July 21st, 2025 9:29 AM

So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Brenda was always smiling whenever we met. Rest peacefully, Brenda.

Condolence from Anne and Gord Lavis on July 21st, 2025 9:33 AM

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.

Condolence from Pete and Deb Timmermans on July 21st, 2025 10:43 AM

Sincere condolences to Brenda’s family…..

Condolence from Linda & Jerry Traquair on July 21st, 2025 10:52 AM

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.

Condolence from Marilyn Taylor on July 21st, 2025 11:20 AM

Rest in peace Brenda!

Condolence from Gary and Bonnie Lawrence on July 21st, 2025 11:24 AM

You always made time to stop and chat for a moment. Your smile made everyone smile back. Hensall will miss you, RIP Brenda.

Condolence from Alma & Tony Dayman on July 21st, 2025 12:19 PM

Will miss chatting with Brenda on her daily walks. RIP

Condolence from Paula Bozzato on July 21st, 2025 12:52 PM

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 ❤

Condolence from Iain and Sharon Hastie on July 21st, 2025 1:20 PM

Brenda was a dear life long friend who will be missed.

Condolence from Brenda Wright on July 21st, 2025 4:15 PM

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.

Condolence from Martha Clinch on July 21st, 2025 4:18 PM

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.

Condolence from Don & Debbie Rathwell on July 21st, 2025 6:07 PM

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

Condolence from Jim and Mary Lou Hyde on July 21st, 2025 7:39 PM

Brenda was a good neighbour, with a constant smile, for many years. Rest peacefully Brenda.

Condolence from Carol Lahey on July 21st, 2025 8:51 PM

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.

Condolence from Karen Dickins on July 21st, 2025 8:58 PM

Always a smile and time for a chat…Hensall will miss her. RIP Brenda

Condolence from Kim Mckay on July 22nd, 2025 6:45 AM

Rest in peace Brenda

Condolence from Marjorie McLean on July 22nd, 2025 11:04 AM

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

Condolence from Joanne Wilkinson on July 22nd, 2025 8:54 PM

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

Condolence from Judy Mallette on July 23rd, 2025 6:30 AM

A kind and gentle soul … rest in peace, Brenda.

Chuck and Judy

Condolence from Linda and Jim Ferguson on July 23rd, 2025 9:29 PM

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.

Condolence from Shirley Southcott on July 24th, 2025 12:34 PM

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.

Condolence from Debra Tilley on July 25th, 2025 9:36 AM

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.

Condolence from Mary Lou and Ron Henry on July 26th, 2025 8:44 AM

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.

Condolence from Jamie and Barb Caldwell on July 26th, 2025 8:12 PM

Sincere condolences on Brenda’s passing

Condolence from Roberta Fox (Eleanor Hay Shoebottom’s daughter) on July 27th, 2025 2:14 PM

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.

Condolence from Greg & Brenda Dayman on July 28th, 2025 8:55 AM

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

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