Obituary of James Kenneth Albert Hay
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of James Kenneth Albert Hay on his 80th birthday, November 8th 2025. It gives us comfort knowing that Jim passed in one of his favourite places, the hunt camp, doing one of his favourite things, deer hunting.
Jim was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Audrey Hay and is reunited with his beloved bride of 37 years, Nancy Hay. He leaves behind his children; Brian (Jackie), Keith (Julie), Christopher (Linda) and Jennifer (Cory). He will be sadly missed by his twelve grandchildren; Matthew, Kaitlin, Lauren, Ashley, Hannah, Joey, Owen, Ariel, Ava, Ilias, Adaya and Elora and great grandchild; Thomas James. Jim was predeceased by his younger brother, the late Gordon (Arlene) and leaves to mourn his three sisters, Marilyn (Jack), Eleanor (Doug) and Barbara (Randy) as well as many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Lastly, James leaves behind his best friend, Sadie.
Jim was born at home in Vernon Ontario, and attended school at Springhill school. He grew up working on the family farm which came full circle when he was put to work at the neighbour’s dairy farm throughout his retirement. Jim devoted most of his working career to the heating and air conditioning trade, starting out as a technician and later on transitioning to sales and management. He took great pride in his work, he always had a project on the go and was the first to offer a helping hand. Outside of work, Jim was the goalie for the Stittsville Old Timers and coached and trained competitive hockey from Minor Hockey to Junior A.
Beyond the tools, Jim spent alot of time at the hunt camp in the winter and was either on the golf course or at the cottage come summer. Life on the lake consisted of family time, playing cards, boating, fishing and playing the harmonica on the deck.
Jim valued his family and being present for the people he loved. He continuously recognized the importance of family and highlighted how lucky we are to be able to come together. Jim will be remembered for his story telling and his distinct sense of humour.
The family will welcome visitors at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W, Perth on Wednesday November 12th 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Thursday November 13th 2025 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The funeral service will take place on Thursday November 13th 2025 in the chapel at 1:00 pm, followed by the interment at Prestonvale Cemetery, 1433 Prestonvale Rd, Lanark, ON. In memory of Jim’s devoted legacy, the family asks that donations be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute.
