HAYDEN Theresa Hayden

April 25, 1931 – October 8, 2018

Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, October 8th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family, Theresa M. Hayden (Nee Blake), at the age of 87. We are grateful to have shared our lives with such a kind-hearted, loving, courageous, woman like Theresa. She brought joy to all, and have touched many lives with her care and passion. Pre-deceased by her parents Noah and Mary Blake; husband William; grandson Brad; brother Peter Blake; sisters Marg Hickey and Rita Noseworthy; sisters-in-law Bernice Blake, Rita O’brien, Hilda Hawkins, and Sally O’brien; brothers-in-law John Hickey, Warren Noseworthy, Vincent Carew, Michael, Stan, Lawrence, Ronnie, Randell, Frank, and Cyril Hayden. Theresa loved her children deeply, and made them all the centre of her universe. Leaving to mourn are her children, Billy (Brenda), Vince (Cheryl), Mary (Derrick), Robert (Alicia), Keith (Gladys), Kelvin (Debbie), Eileen (Ralph), and Paul (Sheila). Also mourning her loss are her sister and brothers-in-law Joan O’brien, Florrie Hayden (Dermie), Doreen Reddigan, and Harold Hayden (Nora). She is intensely loved by her grandchildren: Leanne (Owen), Mark (Chantelle), Blake (Ashley), Bryan (Tracy), Shila, Stefan, Kaliem, Tasha, Noah, Tarissa, Andrew, Deanna, Ryan, Michael, Aleya, Destiny, Hannah, and Warren. Also close to her heart are her great-grandchildren: Kendra, Sophie, Landen, Will, Hayley, and Lexie. Nieces and nephews, and special family friends, Kevin Pennell, and Pius Coombs are loved greatly by Theresa and family. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at 3 East/west St. Patrick’s Mercy Home for the care of our mom over the last 33 months, special friend Diane, and also to her family and friends who have helped and cared for her over the years. There are too many to name, but all of your support has meant so much. Resting at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls, on Wednesday, October 10th from 2-9pm, and Thursday October 11th from 2-9pm. Mass of Christian burial to take place at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Cape Broyle, on Friday October 12th at 11:00am. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory to the Alzheimer’s society. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Cape RC Cemetery, Cape Broyle. She will be forever remembered by her love and dedication to her family.