At Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Isabel Hancock, Mount Forest, formerly of Inglewood, in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Gordon Hayward. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Gordon and Laura, Keith and Pat (deceased), Steven and Jeannette, Rick and Jean, Sharon and Dan (deceased), Cathy LaPerle, Barbara and Dale Pollock, Kenneth and Joan, Brad and Debbie, Susan and David Payne, Nancy and Don Hunt, Robert and Shelly, Terry and Judy. Lovingly remembered by 29 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 12 brothers and sisters.
Private family service was held.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Ambassador Event Centre, 15430 Innis Lake Road, Caledon East on Sunday afternoon, May 1 from 1 – 4 o’clock.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Palliative Care Unit, Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, 630 Dublin Street, Mount Forest N0G 2L3.
Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home, Bolton (905-857-2213).
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Terry-Lynn Hazlett
My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this great time of loss. I hope you can look to one another for comfort and share in all the beautiful memories of your mother’s wonderful long life. Sometimes it is in the sharing of a funny story or remembering those family events spent all together that fill our minds with peace and flood our hearts with love. Thinking of you all and sending my deepest of condolences for your loss.
Maureen Arnold
Your Mom was a wonderful woman. We totally enjoyed her company when Ken would stop in for a visit on their road trips. She will be missed by many, a truly spirited soul.
Shirley Cannon
Thinking about you all at this sad time. She was one great lady.
Shirley Cannon
Gord Calder
We want to express our sympathy in the loss of your mother. Although we did not know her, she sounded like an delightful lady and we know she will be missed. Please extend our condolences to the rest of your family. Sincerely Gord and Martha Calder
Norma J. Thompson
I have such fond memories of the beautiful Mrs. Hayward. Recently I sat with her at a funeral and thanked her for bringing a truck load of kids to my summer playground at Herb Campbell P.S. Each day. The more kids that came meant a raise in pay so I was very grateful when all those Hayward kids piled out of the tailgate. She turned to me and said, “No. I WAS THE THANKFUL ONE”!
It is very true…. A funny story floods the heart with love!
Thinking of all those kids in their time of loss.
Norma ‘Armstrong’ Thompson
Brian & Sue Hackett
Our thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.Mom’s are Gods way of keeping us in line. My support is always with you Ken.
Lorna McMahon
My condolences on the loss of of Isabel. She was a very lovely lady and I remember her well.
Madilynn Wade (Hancox)
Always was in awe of this well respected lady and how she managed her large family and delivering the mail. She was a great role model in the community. Isabel RIP. My condolences to the Hayward family.
Sandy Sullivan
Please accept my heartfelt Sympathy
for your loss of a Dear Mother
I am really sorry to hear about this.
May God be with you and your Family
in this difficult time !!
Please know that we share in your grief.
My Deepest Sympathy
Ken & Joan and Families
Optimist Sandy & Bob
Catherine and Jim Dandy
Catherine and I send our deepest condolences. I enjoyed many wonderful conversations with Isabel at Optimist events. She will be missed by many.
Bob & Shirley Dinsmore
Dear Ken, Joan and Family – Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences in the passing of your Mother Isabel. May your wonderful memories of your Mother help to sustain you and your family during this difficult time. Hugs and prayers as you go forward.
Bob & Shirley Dinsmore
Bob and Mary McIntee, Mount Forest
We were fortunate to know this special lady in our community. Her smile and friendly personality was so special and will long be remembered. She worked so hard, not complaining, always ready for a chuckle. Treasure your happy memories, hug each other and share your good family and friends stories of this special mom and friend to many. Our Sincere Sympathy to all of you, Bob and Mary McIntee, Mount Forest
Brian & Jackie Ferguson & Family
With our deepest sympathy, we would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the entire Hayward family. We have had the pleasure of knowing Isabel for over 25 years. She’s was a incredible lady, that always had her door open, the coffee port turned on, and made everyone feel welcome. We will dearly miss Isabel’s cheerful smile, words of wisdom, and infectious love for life.
Brian & Jackie Ferguson and Family.
Marian Howes (Downey)
Isabelle was a wonderful lady who endeared herself to many, both in the Caledon East area and Mount Forest area. She will be sorrowfully missed
. Isabelle has been one of those people whom I grew up knowing as she cared for her family and her many friends within the community. Although I do not know each of her children personally, many of you are well known by name and some better.I attended many Christmas concerts way back when you were children too. I have had the privilege of teaching at least 2 of her grandchildren a few years back.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Joe and Jean Van Tichelen
To the Hayward Family
She was such a wonderful lady….really did not know how she managed to do what she done. .
Always had a smile on her face and a kind word for anyone who crossed her path. She is going
to be missed by many. Prayers and thoughts are with the family. RIP Isabel.
Nicki
To Grandma,
We have been so lucky to have such a strong example of a woman to look up to. Thank- you for giving me many childhood memories, for welcoming all of my boys into your heart and for saying the right things just when I needed it. I am glad you are at peace now- give Grandpa our love and we’ll see you both next time around. Xo Nick
Jeff Spence
To The Hayward Family, My condolences on the passing of your mother. Your mother along with your father delivered the mail on Heart Lake Road. They were always so considerate and pleasant. I also remember when the school bus stopped at your house on the Baseline and all the kids crowded on! Sincerely, Jeff Spence 43070 Gentry Lane Port Stanley.
Cheryl Patterson
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ken, Joan and family at this sad time. Always sad to lose our parents, she was a beautiful person and loved her time with family, friends and the Optimist.
Bill & Kathy Reeves
Ken, Joan and Family
Bill and I wish to express our condolences to you and your family
Your mom will be missed, her bright smile and positive demeanour!
I will miss our little chats we had when we ran into each other at the grocery store.
Often she was shopping as there was a family gathering happening and you could see the joy and pride in her smile that you were all getting together!
She was an individual I always admired !
We can all learn from this strong, kind hearted, giving individual.
If there were more of us like her what a better world it would be.
Treasure your memories !
Bill & Kathy Reeves
Lisa Speirs
Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa and Brad Speirs
Alan Farrer
Susan and David, our deepest condolences to each of you, your children and all Susan’s siblings. Take care of each other. Alan and Jennifer.
Brian and Dale Shannon
So sorry to hear this sad news. I hope many wonderful memories will help the family through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jean and Rick.
Cam Lindsey
Isabel was a wonderful lady well known in the Caledon community. She will be missed by many. I have great memories of her and her children from ole SS 16. Our condolences to the whole family… The Lindsey Family
Nancy Telfer (Lindsey)
Your mother was such a wonderful woman! I always admired her and enjoyed seeing her. Good memories from times past…
Randy and Elaine Howie, Brampton
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother, may her Beautiful Soul Rest in Peace.
FRED JULIAN
STEVE & JEANETTE & FAMILY & THE HAYWARD FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME, YOUR MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER & GREATGRANDMOTHER WA S A VERY SPECIAL LADY. AGNES & FRED JULIAN & FAMILY
Barbara reeves
Ken and Joan and family. So sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. She was a lovely lady.
Barb Reeves
Jack and Edna MacDonald
Jean,Rick and all your family. Jack and Edna MacDonald send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother Isabel. She was a lovely lady and you will miss her. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lorna Jenkinson
To Rick and Jean and the rest of the family, I send my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time.
Lorna Jenkinson
Ruth Mundy, Mount Forest, Ont.
I was sorry to hear of her passing. As Ken and Joan would know I did not know her personally but I sure knew who she was. From when I moved to the Mount Forest area a few years ago her photo appeared frequently – always in reference to her involvement within the community. I guess in some ways you come to know people by what you hear or read about them and from that I can say she was a wonderful person.
My sympathy to you all.
Gaye Ennett
I had the pleasure of being Isabel’s neighbour for the last ten years and enjoyed many cups of coffee and many interesting stories over the years. There is already a big void in our neighbourhood. Rest in peace dear Isabel. Gaye and Ron
Ross Reid
Condolences to Ken/ Joan and the Haywood family. My mother Dorothy and my late father Elwyn attended many an Optimist meeting together with your Mother. Mom says your Mom epitomized the ideal Optimist – happy, hard working and always glad to see you. She will be fondly remembered.
Ellie and Alan Adams
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother Ken and Joan, Isabel was a great example of Optimism.
Delores and Fred Black, now living in Fergus
We are so sorry for your recent loss Ken, Joan and families. Your Mom was a special lady. We enjoyed the short time we knew her, loved hearing the stories about her life when you were all children. She was so kind and had a wonderful smile and will be greatly missed. Take care and know our thoughts are with you.
Glenn O'Rourke
Ken and Joan. So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
She was a very fine lady. My condolences to you and your family.
Glenn
carol moffatt
We are so sorry for your loss – myself Carol Hayes Morrison Moffatt has much fond memories of your Mom and Dad and of course all 13 of you find kids had such great sleep overs looking after the Hayes girls as well as you 13 amazing God Bless to all the family Love Carol and Brian
Brenda and Lou Vanderploeg
Dear Ken and Joan and Hayward Family,
Our sincere sympathies are extended to you with the passing of your Mom. I remember having conversations with you Ken about how truly supportive she was as an Optimist and above all, a loving mother. May you remember her in the following poem:
And if I go, while you’re still here…
Know that I live on, vibrating to a different measure-behind a veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me, so you must have faith.
I will wait the time when we can soar together again, both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest.
And when you need me, just whisper my name in your heart, I will be there…
Maidy and Bob Keir
Dear Ken & Jan an Family.
Just saw the sad new s about your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful person who lived as a true Optimist. Bob and I send our condolences. We are thinking about you and your family at this time.
Hugs
Maidy and Bob
Don and Cheryl Carruthers
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Isabel. It was always a special treat to see her at the Stone Church. Our deepest sympathy.
Sharon Ogden
Barb, Dale, Rebecca, Jeremy, Chris and Sarah,,
I am so sorry for your loss of your dear Mother and Grandmother. Please know that you are in my thoughts during this sad time. Hold on tight to each other and to your wonderful memories.
Much love to you,
Sharon
Laurie Running
Susan, David, Meghan, Charles and Family:
Casey, Taylor, Summer and I send our deepest condolences to you and your entire family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. xoxoxoxoxox
Paul Nelson
My deepest sympathies are extended to all of the Hayward family at this time of loss. I have so many warm memories of your mother as she was always so very kind to me. Her legacy is easily found in her children as they too have been blessed with their mothers warmth.
The Tempelmann Family
May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this very difficult time.
Laurie and Neil Aitken
We’ve been reading all the notes from the funeral home. Everyone around the Optimist Club and the town of Mount Forest knew what a wonderful woman Isabel was and how friendly she was and hard working. It’s important for Isabel’s family to know what an impact she had on the people around her…… Even up to her last years….. And how proud she was of her family.
Paul Adsetts
One of the finest people we ever met.
Thank you for all of your kindness to everyone you met.
The world is a better place for all of us to enjoy thanks to people like you.
The Adsetts Family
Christine Nicholson (Cashier)
To the Hayward family my sincere condolences. I will miss seeing your Mom and having our little chats.
Jim and Barbara Hayward
To Aunt Isabel
To that very special lady who was a tower of strength and wisdom to her family–we will miss you. The memories that we forged with you will last us a lifetime . Family reunions will never be quite the same but we know that you will be there in spirit.
To all the Hayward Family
Our deepest condolences and know that she is at peace.
David & Sheila Lewis
Our sincere sympathy to the Hayward family in the passing of a special mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. Whenever we would run into Isabel, Dave and Isabel would reminisce about her pulling up to the Lewis General Store in her Isetta, the smart car of the 50’s.
Isabel Hayward
To Grandmother
You are in our thoughts.
Ken and John both remember delivering newspaper with her.
Love from John Ferguson, Ken & Tamara Ferguson
Ashley Hayward
Dear Grandma,
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to sit down with you and speak about our family history. I will forever remember that conversation, as it reminds me of what a great privilege it is to be a Hayward. You are a role model to so many, including myself. No one lived a fuller life, and you have left this earth with a legacy that will continue to honour our family name for generations to come. I have always been proud to be a Hayward because it stands for hard work ethic, independence , and integrity; values that you instilled in all of your children.
I only wish you could have been there to see me graduate from Osgoode this year,and share in many more milestones, but I know that you will be there in spirit.
Love you forever and always,
Ashley
Marie Plume
I was saddened to hear of Isabel’s passing and will so much miss chatting with her as she always had a story to share and told it with her infectious smile and twinkle in her eyes! It was almost always about her wonderful family whom she treasured dearly. She was a great lady and will be missed but so wonderful to remember the legacy she has created and will now by nurturing from above as she watches over us all with that same infectious smile and twinkle in her eye! My sincere condolences to all her family.
Dan and Lori Reeves
Ken and Joan,
Our thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time. Ken, you were so kind and caring with your Mom. I know she enjoyed your drives together. Our sincere condolences to your family.
Dan and Lori
Deb & Neil McLean
Barb, Dale and family – So sorry to hear about your mom, I often seen her during the summer months and always had a good chat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Deb and Neil McLean
Betty and Jim Goodfellow
Our sympathy in the loss of Isabel. We had some wonderful conversations at the Optimist functions. She will be missed.
Sheila Shields
Rick, Jean and family; My sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Find comfort in wonderful memories.
Mike Bryenton & Linda McIntosh
So sorry to hear this sad news. I hope many wonderful memories will help the family through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ken & Joan and your family,
Mary Varcoe (Little)
I want to extend condolences to the whole Hayward family with the loss of an amazing lady…Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother. My parents always talked of what a hard worker & kind soul Mrs. Hayward was. For many years, she would deliver to our mailbox. Take the time for reflection of the wonderful memories she has left for you all.