Major David Hay M.B.E
Funeral Service
Location
Colinton Parish Church
EH13 0JR
Date & Time
3:30pm Fri 2nd Jun 2017
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Roger wrote
29th May 2017
My wife Alice Foster and I are very sad to hear of the passing of David Hay.Although we had not had the chance to know him and Morag at all well we found common interest through the Edinburgh Carers' Council meetings set up in 2016 for some parents involved with the Royal Edinburgh.From a good and memorable conversation we gathered a strong impression of a likeable and intelligent man, a natural enthusiast for life and a caring father.We only got the slightest hint about his career, though, since in the best British tradition he was self-effacing about that.
Cath wrote
23rd May 2017
Dear Morag,I was sorry to hear of the passing of David. Heartfelt sympathy to you and the family.God Bless, Cath
Graham wrote
23rd May 2017
So sorry to hear the news about David. I'll always remember his optimism in the face of his problems. Thinking of you Morag and the family.Graham x
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348 Lanark Road West
Edinburgh
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