Donald C. Hay

SCHENECTADY Donald C. Hay, 86, of Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, died Friday, March 18, 2005 at the Avenue Nursing Facility after a long illness. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., Donald spent most of his life in Schenectady. He was educated in the Ft. Edward High School and the GE Apprentice Course. He worked for General Electric for 40 years, where he was a manager of the plant union relations. He held many top GE jobs through the years. His picture appeared in Look Magazine as one of millions of Americans at work during World War II. He retired in 1978. A member of the Elfun Society, past president of Edison Club, Niskayuna Fish and Game Association, First Reformed Church, Christopher Yates Masonic Lodge and the Apprentice Alumni Association. Survived by wife, Jean Singleton Hay; son, Terry Hay of Hyde Park; daughter, Donna (Jerry) Hart of this city; four grandchildren, Brian Hart, Karen Boulay, Steven Hay and Kimberly Smith; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Jacquelin Boulay and Joseph Smith; several nieces and nephews and a daughter-in-law, Nancy Ryan. Funeral services will be held Monday evening at 7:00 from the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. Calling Monday 5-7 at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Schenectady or the Avenue Nursing Facility.