Hay, John Francis
1887-1932 Morris, NY Obituary
John
Francis Hay Dies Saturday at Morris Home
Native
of West Laurens,
Prominent
Citizen and World War Veteran
Morris, March 7---The village of Morris lost one of
its most progressive and popular business men in the death on
Saturday evening last of J. F. Hay, whose funeral—private--will be
conducted at the late residence on Tuesday at 1 o'clock by Rev. Mr.
Hutchison, and the service at the grave in the new Hillington
cemetery will be in charge of the local Masonic lodge members.
Mr. Hay was born at West Laurens 45 years ago, and
save for some years in Bridgeport, Conn., had always had his home
in Morris.
His parents were Walter Scott Hay and Malinda
(Wilsey) Hay. He was a World war veteran and for a long time was
head accountant of the Linn Tractor company, which position he left
to go into business for himself, having purchased the Folts block in
which he conducted a large general store business until his death.
He had held office as mayor of the village, trustee
for several years, justice of the peace, and school director.
As a Mason, however, he was best known, having held
almost every office in Tienuderrah lodge, was also member of the
chapter, and at the time of his death was a trustee of the lodge.
Probably no other member was more familiar with the degree work than
was Brother Hay.
He was married in 1921 to Irene Earl of Sandy Creek,
who with two children, survive him, as does a sister, Mrs. Lena
Thrasher, and two brothers, Levi of Morris, and Howard of Bridgeport,
Conn. There are also quite a number of nieces and nephews and
cousins.
Mr. Hay was one of our good citizens, devoted to his
home and family, to the village, and every good work and cause in it.
He will be long missed by all in the lodge, in
business, and in society.
Funeral
of J. F. Hay
Morris,
March 9---The bearers at the funeral of J. F. Hay Tuesday of last
week were: Supt. George Pranton, supervisor Lee Starr,
Dr. H. W. Naylor, and the master of Tienuderrah lodge, F. and A. M.
The floral pieces were many and most beautiful,
coming from the lodge, business associates, organizations and the
Sunday school of Zion church, to which the children, Irene Frances
and John Francis, Jr., were regular and faithful attendants.
Owing to weather conditions the Masons conducted
their ritual service at the residence instead of at the grave, after
the church service was read, and at the grave the Episcopal
committal service was read. The brother of Mrs. Hay was not able to
be present owing to the sudden death of his wife a few hours after
the death of Mr. Hay, at Pulaski.
