Gary Paukert
CSMS League Communications

Good Morning, League:

Kevin Erwin has sent me the following message about services honouring Stan Hay:

I just had a call from Stan’s son Rob advising that Stan’s funeral is August 4th at 10:30. Services are being held at McInnis & Holloway, 14441 Bannister Road SE (Fish Creek)

_Rob has asked that only 10 CSMS league players attend, less spouses, due to the amount of people throughout the different ball associations Stan was a member of and as well the COVID restrictions. _

As it is right now both Nick and Kevin from the Orioles will be attending and the first 8 players to text me at 403-607-8729 advising that you WILL be attending, will be put on the list. If I don’t text you back that you are invited to the funeral, his son Rob apologises but he has to allow other people from Stan’s past as well.

Best regards,

Gary Paukert
CSMS League Communications

Hello again League,

Peter Taylor has asked me to send this out regarding Marilyn.

Taylor, Marilyn Annette
May 25, 1943 – July 27, 2020

Marilyn Annette Taylor, beloved wife of Peter Taylor of Calgary, AB passed away at the Foothills Country Hospice in Okotoks on Monday, July 27, 2020 a the age of 77 years.

She was the loving mother of Patricia Anne Taylor (Todd Davies) of Vulcan County and Kelly Elizabeth Taylor (Lisa Opperman) of Edmonton, she will also be dearly missed by her four grandchildren Erika, James, Jared and Sean; sister Sharon Schoor (Ken), nephew David Schoor and numerous friends. She was predeceased by her parents Lino and Jesse Zanussi. Born in Calgary, served her community and was a member of many sports leagues.

A graveside service will be held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 1605 – 100 Street SE, Calgary on Saturday , August 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Currently, Covid-19 precautions limit outside gatherings to 200 with physical distancing measures being followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Woman in Need Society, Bay 26, 137m 707 – 54 Street SE., Calgary, AB T2C 3C2 or to the Kids Cancer Care Center, 57 57 – 4 Street S.E., Calgary , AB T2H 1K8. To express condolences, please visit www.mountainviewmemorial.ca.

Best regards,

Gary Paukert

Good afternoon, Calgary Senior Slo-pitch,

I’m sad to have to report that Marilyn Taylor, our devoted league secretary for many, many years and wife to Peter passed away Monday morning, July 27 after a long battle with cancer.

If there is any good news these days, it is that COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed a bit and because the interment services for Marilyn are being held outside, up to 200 people may attend. I’m sure many from our league who knew Marilyn will want to.

The service will be held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 1605 – 100 St S.E. Calgary this coming Saturday, August 1st at 11:00am. Follow the directions to ‘Funeral Parking’ and park there. If that parking lot is full, parking is allowed on the road on the right hand side. The service will be very short beginning at 11:00am at Building #98 which is due west of the the parking lot. There is also a map at the entrance of the cemetery. Please wear masks if possible, and a limited amount will be available for those that don’t have any.

Immediately after the service, there will be a family-only gathering at the house. Marilyn’s daughter Kelly is coordinating things and can be contacted at 780-668-9506 at least through the weekend if you have any questions. She says that it is ok to contact Peter if you wish.

Marilyn requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to either Children’s Cancer or to Woman in Need.

Thank you to Ron Williams and Geoff Weiss who notified me about this. I encourage all of Peter’s softball buddies to support him at this difficult time.

With condolences,

Gary Paukert
CSMS League Communications

Hello League,

Sadly, Stan Hay, who played in our league and was a well-known figure in Alberta softball, passed away Saturday night at age 83 after suddenly experiencing heart problems. Below is the obituary published by Softball Alberta on their website:

“Stan Hay’s love of the game began as he grew up playing baseball in Swalwell, Alberta – a small hamlet outside of Calgary. After moving to Calgary, he continued to play baseball for a number of years before making the switch to fastball, which he played throughout his 20s and early 30s and also coached.

A friend noticed that Stan was no longer playing or coaching, so suggested that he try umpiring. Stan was quickly recognized as an outstanding umpire and received the Rookie Umpire of the Year Award in his first year of umpiring from the Calgary Softball Umpires Association in 1974. He was continually noted as an excellent umpire who was well known for his clear, crisp calls.

For 26 years, Stan officiated and acted as Umpire in Chief at numerous high level fastball tournaments across Canada. Further, Stan served as President of the Calgary Softball Umpires Association from 1980-84 and served on the association’s Executive for a total of 10 years. From 1980-85 he served as Vice-President of the Alberta Softball Umpires Association and from 1986-1991 he served on Softball Canada’s Officiating Development Committee.

Following an excellent 26 year career, Stan retired as an active umpire in 1999 and in 2000 he received the annual ‘Legends Award’ from the Calgary Softball Umpires Association – recognizing him for his long service and giving back to the program.

Inducted as an Official in 2010."

And here is the obituary published by Softball Canada on their website:

“Softball Canada is saddened to learn of the passing of Stan Hay, who was inducted to the Softball Canada Hall of Fame as an Official in 2012, at the age of 83.

Robert Stanley (Stan) Hay (Official, Alberta), born on December 11th, 1936, was widely respected by all umpires, players, coaches and administrators who had the pleasure to know him. He was an umpire who always went above the call of duty and contributed as much as he possibly could to the sport of softball.

After umpiring in three Canadian Championships (Senior Women’s in 1975, and Senior Men’s in 1980 and 1982), Stan began a stretch of nine years in which he supervised an astounding 13 Canadian Championships, including two per year from 1986 to 1989. He was one of the first umpires to receive his Level V Fastpitch designation in1980, and was later grandfathered in with the equivalency of Level V in Slo-Pitch due to his great knowledge of both disciplines.

In addition to his tremendous involvement on the field, Stan also contributed to the national umpiring program as a member of the Officiating Development Committee from 1986 to 1991. He was also a member of the executive of the Calgary Umpire’s Association from 1980 to 1990, and also a member of the executive of the Alberta Umpire’s Association from 1981 to 1987. In addition, he has attended most Softball Canada Blue Conventions.

Softball Canada and the Canadian softball community wish Stan Hay’s family and friends our most sincere condolences."

The Calgary Senior Men’s Slo-pitch League echos these sentiments. Stan played in our league from 2000-2015, most recently with the AA Orioles in 2015. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Stan’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. In living memory of Stan Hay, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area.

You can monitor the McInnis and Holloway website for any announcements on services.

Best regards,

Gary Paukert
CSMSL Communications