Mary G. Bay

February 15, 1920 - April 28, 2017

Mary G. Bay returned to her heavenly home on April 28, 2017 at the age of 97. Born in Hartford, daughter of the late Kostantyn and Mary (Bzdon) Glowa, she had lived in Hartford most of her life. She recently resided at Woodlake at Tolland Health Center in Tolland, CT. Mary was employed as a nurse’s aide for nearly 30 years at the Hebrew Home, formerly of Hartford. She was a strong and courageous woman who always took care of others before herself. She was happiest when she was with her family, attending family gatherings, birthday parties, or family picnics. She was an excellent cook and used to spend a great deal of time making Polish dishes for family and friends. Mary is survived by 3 children and their spouses: Walter Bay and wife Petra, Patricia Mshar and husband Roger, and Daniel Bay; son-in-law Frank Mattison; 4 grandchildren and their spouses (Christine Soto and husband Frank, Frank Mattison, Jr. and wife Jeannine, Karen Bartsch and husband Kedric, and Michael Bay); 6 great grandchildren (Alex, Ben, James, Isabel, Calvin, and Cameron). She was predeceased by her husband, John; her daughter, Jean Mattison; and brother, Walter Glowa. Mary’s family will miss her dearly but take comfort in knowing that she will be reunited with her heavenly family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Woodlake for their devoted care during Mary’s stay. Memorial donations in Mary’s memory may be made to Woodlake at Tolland Recreational Fund, 26 Shenipsit Lake Road, Tolland, CT 06084. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 4 at 10am at St. James Church, 767 Elm St., Rocky Hill. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park.