September 14, 1922 – July 25, 2016

It is of great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Nellie Irene Hay on July 25, 2016. Nellie was born in the small town of Provost, Alberta, one of five children to Dudley and Daisy Morrell. She spent her early years in Provost, before moving to Calgary in 1939. There she met her husband John. They moved to Kamloops in 1948 and raised a family of three children. She was always active in organizations that involved the family and did a lot of volunteer work. She worked at Safety Mart#2 for years and loved travelling and especially enjoyed the special camping trips to Wells Gray Park with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a member of the L.A. to United Transportation Union, a member of the Retired Railroad Association and a huge fan of the Kamloops Blazer Hockey Team. She was also a member of the North Kamloops Tops Club, where she made many new friends. Nellie enjoyed her Saturday morning outing of shopping then going for breakfast with special friends.
Nellie was predeceased by her husband John in 2000, she leaves to morn her sons; Richard (Shirley), Don (Vicki) and daughter Judy. Five grandchildren, Tammy, Russell (Dee) Darrell, Angela (Tom), Ashly (Andrew) and five great grandchildren; Ryan, Hunter, Caillie, Mylah, Addyson, and a new one expected any day. Nellie also leaves two sisters; Daisy Robertson, Edna Bolin, sister-in- law and good friend Jo Woodward along with numerous nieces and nephews. Nellie displayed a fondness and a keen interest in her grandchildren and was always delighted and interested to hear about their accomplishments and events in their lives. All of them will miss their visits and famous grilled cheese lunches with Grandma Nell.
She loved her home and friends at Ponderosa Place Apartments. Everyone who knew or met Nellie was welcomed with her warm smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. Nellie was a gracious lady.
Special Thanks to Dr. Bantock, Dr. Schmidt and Dr. Lee, your support and kindness to Mom was appreciated.
A Celebration of Nellie’s life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Nellie will be laid to rest with her husband at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2016-07-25
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.