Obituary of Isabell Jean Hayes

HAYES, Jean Isabellof Ottawa and formerly of Lion's Head. It is with great sadness that her family informs you of her passing on January 5, 2008 in Ottawa at the age of 83. Born in Toronto in 1924 to the late Ernest and Sadie (McCallum) Matthews. Jean was married to Cecil Hayes on February 15, 1946. They began married life in Cape Chin then moved to Toronto in 1952. Cecil passed away after a courageous battle with cancer February 27, 1978. Loving Mother to Helen Hayes (Phil Acker) of Ottawa. Adoring Nan to Jami Bongard (Randy) and Amber Turcott of Ottawa. Survived by sisters-in-law Marie Matthews of California, Sarah Hayes of Lion's Head, Dorothy MacDonald (George) of Wiarton, Marilyn Stewart (Don) of Wiarton, Hazel Milne (Pete) of Pickering, Shirley Adams (Larry) of Lion's Head and brothers-in-law Alf Meyer and Murdoch McArthur. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by infant son Joseph Hayes, sister Helen Matthews and brothers Charles, Henry, Fred and Neil Matthews, sisters and brothers-in-law Alfred and Audrey Hayes, Vera and Selby Forbes, Hilda McArthur, Freda Meyer and Milton Hayes. Jean has now found the peace that has been denied to her these past few years from the debilitating disease of Alzheimers.Visitation will be held at the Davidson, Chapel, 71 Main Street, Lion's Head on Saturday, January 12, 2008 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with the service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Eastnor Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, Wiarton. In Jean's memory, any donations will be appreciated, and can be made to the Alzheimers Society, the Lymphoma Foundation or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.comWe will miss you Mom / Nan. I would like to Send Condolences Back to Notices Home | History | Services | Our Facilities | Notices | Contact Us | Links