ELSIE MARY SIMPSON HAY

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ELSIE MARY SIMPSON HAY July 3, 1924 - March 2, 2017 The family sadly announces the passing of Elsie on Thursday, March 2 at Bethania Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her father James and mother Barbara Hay (Cowie), her brothers James (in infancy), and Bill Hay, sister-in-law Gwen, her sister Barbara Thomas, brother-in-law Bob Thomas, brother-in-law Keith Stammers, and nephew Kenneth Stammers. She leaves to mourn her passing sister Iris Stammers and brother Les Hay, along with 13 nieces and nephews. Elsie was born in the family home in Transcona. She attended Central School and graduated from Transcona Collegiate. She then continued her education by taking a Stenographers course at Success Business College. Her first employer was Dominion Rubber Company where she worked for several years. She then transitioned to A.E. Ames Investments. Her superior work ethic earned her the opportunity to take investment courses. The first year she was awarded the Gold Medal for the highest mark in Canada, the second course she received the Silver Medal. She was then promoted and became the first Stock Broker/Financial Advisor in the City of Winnipeg. During her youth Elsie excelled at any sport she took up, a natural athlete. In 1938 she won the Mayor George Olive Trophy for the best athlete in Transcona Central School male or female. She continued to golf and curl well into her later years. Our father purchased a cottage in Ottermere, Ontario in 1947 and this became Elsie's home away from home. She loved the lake and went swimming daily. She later had her own cottage built adjacent to the homestead and enjoyed it well into her 80s. Elsie was an avid traveller. Her favourite excursion was an ocean voyage to the United Kingdom to visit relatives in Scotland. Her other travels took her to Hawaii, Portugal, Jamaica, and all through the US and Canada. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Bethania for the excellent care and attention received during the years she resided there. There will be no formal service. Cremation has already taken place and inurnment will take place at a later date with family attending. Flowers are gratefully declined. Elsie loved her Cairn Terriers so anyone wishing to make a donation in Elsie's memory may send to the Winnipeg Humane Society, or to a charity of your choice. Funeral Arrangements in Care of: Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street - 204-224-1525 Please sign the book of memories at www.wheelerfuneral.com

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 04, 2017