Hailey Janya Olson
HAILEY JANYA OLSON JULY 25, 2005 – SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 If you ever had the pleasure to meet Hailey you would never forget her. The sparkle in her big brown eyes, her sweet smile and her wonderful laugh. Right away you knew you had met a very special person. Hailey was funny, artistic, generous and beautiful. She was strong and full of love. She touched and inspired the lives of everyone who knew her. HAILEY’S STORY – November 2011 Hailey was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare inoperable brain tumor. With her strength and courage, and her mom’s (Hilary Olson) determination and love, Hailey lived a memorable and amazing life for almost 2 more years. Hailey never stopped laughing and never stopped making people laugh. Hailey travelled to Hawaii for her Make-a-Wish trip. She swam with dolphins, went to a luau and went horse back riding. Her nanna (Jeannie Olson) organized a Nickelodeon cruise for her, that featured SpongeBob, her favorite. In the spring of 2012, Hailey was inducted as a team mate on the Bridgewater State College varsity girl’s softball team. They fell in love with Hailey the day they met her. She was instantly part of the team, sitting in the dugout during games and learning to pitch and hit. For the past 2 years Hailey was honored by a team of 26 riders in the Pan Mass Challenge bike ride. They also were amazed at Hailey’s courage and strength. Hailey loved to swim in her pool, draw, horse back riding, SpongeBob, legos, maps and video games with her dad (Justin Ethier). Hailey loved animals. She had a Shih Tzu – Princess and a baby bunny – Bibble that stayed on her bed all day to cheer her up. On September 12th. 2013 Hailey got her angel wings. She is missed by all of her family, friends and the hundreds of people whose lives she’s touched and inspired. Hailey will always be with us. She will paint us a rainbow, color a flower, mold clouds to look like SpongeBob and design us a beautiful dragonfly. Donations are welcome to help cover the cost of expenses: Hailey’s Journey Fund, 331 West Grove Street, Middleboro, MA 02346
Guestbook Entries
Hailey was a beautiful, creative, smart little girl whose spirit and strength touched the lives of everyone she met. I feel blessed to have seen her this past summer enjoying the swimming pool which she loved. She will be missed by all her family, friends, and even by strangers who read about her courage and endurance. She was a very special girl with amazing family and friends who kept her loved and happy on her journey.
Hilary and family,
I was Hailey’s principal at Mary K. Goode during her first and second grade years. I left MKG in June.
I was heartbroken to hear about Hailey’s passing. Her ever present smile, sense of humor and zest for life will be a lasting memory for me.
Hailey touched the lives of many and inspired many, many more. Her angelic spirit will never be forgotten.
I loved her stories about her puppy and singing that she shared. She was walking toward school after getting off the bus, singing one day and asked me, “Don’t I sound just like the singer?” I answered, “You sound better than her.” She smiled and kept on walking/singing.
That was Hailey, one kindred spirit that created lastingly memories for all who knew her.
My prayers go out to each of you during this difficult time.
God Bless and take care,
Jeff Cateon
Hilary ~
I’m so sorry about the loss of your daughter. She was a beautiful girl, great smile and full of sunshine. She will always be forever in our memories as a vibrant, happy child; with a wonderful Mom!
My heartfelt sympathies are with you, now and always, my love.
If you ever need anything, you know where I am, at any time of the day or night!!
Hugs and kisses…..Donna (Dean) Gilli xoxoxoxo
Dear members of Haley’s family!
I got to meet Haley as I was the secretary in the NKG office when she was in first grade. I also know the pain and grief of losing a child, so I will keep you deep in my heart and prayers. Haley was so cute when she would enter the school and I would call Mrs. Donegan to have a friend come meet her! She touched many lives and I know she is an angel!
xxoo
Hil&family~i CAN’T EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY4ur HUGE LOSS-Hail was truly AMAZING&INSPIRING(just like her Mama:-)i am truly fortunate2have met Hail&know her very well from her job@ Dr.Martensons-myself&my3sons LUV YA HIL!!!!Hail taught me sooooo much ova past2yrs.she so bravely&fiercely fought with strength I’ve not seen most adults show in their lives!the fact that Hail always smiled no matter what was a beautiful thing!!&i am truly fortunate to know her&her beautiful,amazing,&courageous mama!!its very clear where.Hail got all her greatness&beautiful soul-like mother,like daughter!!!Hail was truly a earth bound angel during her yrs.here&now she’s a beautiful angel with GOD&MANY OTHERS WE ALL LUV,KNOW&HAVE LOST-GODLESS HIL LUV Heather,Chris,Kobe,Hunter&Christopher Shawn xoxoxoxo
Hailey was one of a kind….hearing her laugh was one of my favorite things and I will never forget that. Hilary..you and your family gave her the very best life has to offer…you are a loving mom who gave up everything to spend whatever time you could with your girl. She will always have a place in my heart. Xoxoxo
Hey Hailey, although I never got the chance to ever meet you in person you have touched my heart from day one! I was one of the first people your mother ever told that she was pregnant with you and I knew right away that she would be an amazing mother! I think you condition helped her to be an even more wonderful mother! You will forever hold a special place in my heart and so will your mom! Keep being the perfect Angel that you are and guide your mother thru everything that she may endure!
Love, Sonia
Dear Hilary and Family, Your Sweet girl will Forever be Missed .. I am so grateful that i had a chance to know her.. I see her dragonfly’s every where and I smile and think of her..My Deepest sympathy to you all..Much <3 The Genatossio Family..
To Hailey’s Family & Friends; I never had the pleasure to meet Hailey, although I was touched by her story and by this brave little girl’s journey. I have been praying for Hailey and her family for some time now as her story and updates were shared with me by my sister, Tammy Dernier. May God continue to uphold the family in your time of grief.
Sincerely,
Doreen Harris (sister of Tammy Dernier)
I never had the pleasure of meeting this little angel. My Nephew, James Jervey “introduced” me to her on Facebook. I have followed her journey for a year and am proud I did! She was a truly remarkable young lady! May God comfort you as only He can. Thank you for letting so many people share this time with you all! How precious this has been for me. I cried and felt the loss too. Blessings to you and may you be sustained by the wonderful memories you have. ( Jamie Jervey’ Aunt)
To Hailey’s family…
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. May thoughts and prayers of many be felt to help all that knew her get through this difficult time.
Jack From Boston Massachusetts
I know how hard it is to loose someone you love I lost my grandfather in march from cancer stage 4 lung cancer and my uncle died from the Same thing a month later so it’s hard god bless your family and you guys will be in my prayers every day god bless
In so sorry for your sadness! I can barely imagine but I can feel the power that miss hailey shared with so many! Hailey was one of the first clinic friends that we met over a year ago. Granny, mom and child we had in common. Hailey showed our girl some of the ropes in the early days and they laughed together. Her magical spirit lifted so many and that will continue. May the joy of the happy days carry you onward and may the rainbows glow forever!
Dear Hailey,
I am so pleased to have known you as your first grade music teacher. You had a way of lighting up my clasroom with your brilliant smile and heavenly voice. It is hard to believe God has taken you home. I will pray for you and your beautiful family. You will always be in my heart and memory. God Bless you sweetheart.
so sorry sweetie :'( You are tough and beautiful <3
I never had the honor to meet Hailey, but I did follow her journey on Facebook. Haileys journey certainly showed what a loving, bright spirited, and strong little girl she was. I prayed for her and the family everyday, I am so sorry for the loss of your baby girl and may god bless you with strength and peace and love. You will always have a tremendous amount of people, that will always be there to help you, support you and celebrate Haileys life with you. Hilary and Hailey are a true inspiration of the love and bond between a mother and daughter. Hailey will live on through many, and I just want to say Thank You for letting the world know Haileys journey, because the two of you have done something so incredibly wonderful for thousands and thousands of people across the world! You are one amazing women Hilary! May Hailey rest easy and watch over the ones she loves everyday. <3
I’ve been following Hailey’s story on Facebook for the past several months. Such an amazing little person!
Rest in peace, BEAUTIFUL angel!
My deepest sympathies to the Olson family. <3
Deb in Nashville TN.
No words to tell you howw sorry I am for your loss of Hailey. Only knew her through facebook, but cherished all your posts that you so generously shared. Hailey is one very special little girl. She brightened many of my days with her sweet antics and beautiful innocence. I continueto pray for your comfort and strength to endure this tragic loss. Love to you, Hilary.