Anthony Joseph Fay

Passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Grand River Hospital at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Carole for over 57 years. Loving father of Lisa (Shawn Brown), Janine (Paul Eilender), Cathy (Dave Seibel) and the late Michael Fay (Julie). Proud grandpa of Melissa (Kevin), Jessica and Christopher. Dear brother of Magda and the late Theresa, Peter and Henry. He will also be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, the Lehmann family and many friends. Tony was an easygoing guy who made friends wherever he went and always had an entertaining story to tell. Over the years, he loved playing hockey and was actively involved in the Optimist Club. Tony worked at Imperial Tobacco in Guelph from the time it opened its doors until his retirement. His passion was fruit and vegetable farming and he could often be found working in his fields. He was well known for Fay's pick your own Strawberry Farms. Tony will be dearly missed by many. Tony's family will receive relatives and friends from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. Kitchener (519) 749-8467. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 9:20 a.m. followed by a procession to St. Boniface RC Church 1355 Maryhill Rd. for a funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery. Those unable to attend may view Tony's funeral mass on Wednesday at 10 a.m. via the following live stream link https://www.henrywalser.com/¬live-streaming Reception to follow at Ariss Valley Golf Course. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Boniface RC Church, Grand River Hospital Foundation or St. Mary's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Tony's memorial.