Obituary of Iain Easdale Hay

Hay - Iain Easdale - Died peacefully on May 24 at the age of 77.  Left to mourn him are his wife Laura of nearly 52 years, son Alexander(Kathy), daughter Alison(Graham),sister Margaret(Wain), brothers in law Will(josie), John(deceased) (Marlene), mother in law Annie, Uncle Peter and Aunt Annie, 7nieces and nephews and 2 loved cousins. He also leaves behind close friends, especially Norma and John, work colleagues and good neighbours. 

Iain taught geography at Saltfleet High School for many years.  While there he coached football and volleyball, travelled with students overseas, enjoyed many canoe trips to Algonquin Park and ski trips in Quebec and Vermont. His great love for his children led him to become involved with local sports in Beamsville where he coached them in hockey and soccer.  He was the Lincoln Soccer convenor for many years.  Iain had many talents and interests but above all he loved his family. He was  proud to be a member of the  Master Gardener group.  He enjoyed reading, cooking, fishing, travelling and good conversation. He had been fishing, hiking and camping in the Temagami area for 70 years, ever since he was a boy who came to Canada from Scotland.  He was planning a fishing trip for June which  Alexander will now have to take alone but with amazing memories of beautiful days together.  Iain continued to be a lifelong learner for after he retired from teaching he took horticulture courses at Niagara College.  

Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday July 18 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Beacon Hotel 2793Beacon Blvd, Jordan Ont.