Last month, my article included a short history of The Maples, a home built by J.C. Hay. While conducting my research I discovered that 3 of J.C.’s children had enlisted. I also discovered another family who had 3 children enlist, but whose stories ended in very different ways. What little information I have found on…
Two families touched by war
SubmittedNovember 6, 2025 @ 9:20 amListowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

The Hay family. Back row, from left: George, Minette, Meervyn, Ruby and Earl. Middle: Gordan, Hazel, John, Araninta. Front: Beth and Blake. (Contributed photo)

