Fay was born in Dauphin Manitoba and moved to Canoe when she was a young girl. She spent most of her life in Canoe and Salmon Arm. For the last 5 years Fay lived in Sicamous where she moved to be closer to her family.
For many years Fay volunteered with the Salmon Arm branch of the SPCA. She loved all animals but especially her cats Gus and Annie.
Fay leaves behind, her Sister Joyce, her sons Dale (Diana) and Rick (Sandra), and Step Son Kevin (Debbie), she also leaves behind, many Grandchildren and Great Grand Children, and her best friend of 70 years Joyce.