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for John Hayden
ann journeay
October 29, 2008
Carrie and Mia,
I am so very sorry to hear about John's passing. I worked with John at the highway department and he was a great friend and a true gentleman.
He will be deeply missed by everyone whose life he touched.
Maria (Kearns) Sykes
September 23, 2008
Carrie -
I am so sorry for your loss.
It has been many years since those summers we spent in Plaistow and we all share so many fond memories of the time spent with you and John....you were always so kind and so patient with us. How John never tired of entertaining and playing with the seven of us is beyond me! He clearly touched many lives; I count myself lucky having been one of them. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, Mia and John’s entire family.
Fondly,
Colleen Soucie
September 23, 2008
Dear Carrie and Mia, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you
Melissa Kearns
September 23, 2008
Dear Carrie and Mia: I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up spending summers at my aunt and uncle's house awaiting John and Carrie to arrive and play with us from across the street. Carrie, I have such fond childhood memories of those summers with you and John. My deepest sympathy to you both. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
SUE WHITING
September 20, 2008
TO THE HAYDEN FAMILY, CARRIE AND MIA
I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN'S PASSING, I AM NOT SURE I EVER SAW HIM WITHOUT A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND THAT IS HOW I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS.
Kyle Tintle
September 19, 2008
Twenty one years ago today, John was in my wedding party. I can only imagin his thoughts "What am I doing in New Jersey?" I loved John. He was a wonderful person. Holidays at the Hayden House was nothing but terrific. But even a barbeque in West Newbury was a great time with Carrie & John. I was lucky enough to meet Mia as a baby and have loved seeing her pictures as she grew into a beutiful young lady who was adored by her father. I am so sorry for your loss. Carrie & Mia, know I will always keep you in my prayers. Love, Kyle
Kim O'Rourke
September 19, 2008
Carrie & Mia,
Know that you are in my thoughts & prayers through this terribly sad & difficult time.
All my love~
Kim
Geraldine Vatan
September 19, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about John's untimely passing. As a fellow MHD employee I always found him pleasant and professional to deal with, he was a very nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with John's family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Geri Vatan
BOB & NANCY CAISSIE
September 18, 2008
Tony & Jo
We are very sorry to hear about John.Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.
Sincerely
Bob & Nancy Caissie
Toni Garrett
September 18, 2008
Carrie,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.. John was a man of character and faith. At a time like this it is hard to express ones emotions. I pray that the Lord will continue to give you comfort with the knowledge that John was a man who lived his life blessed with the love you shared and the network of his family and friends. He will be missed by all who's lifes he has touched. Keep his love in your heart and your memories close at hand.
Steven Catino
September 17, 2008
Carrie & Mia,
I found out today of John's passing, and send my condolances to you & your family. I worked with John for many years at MHD, lastly in Arlington. John was a great person with a strong work ethic and a responsible husband & father. Like many others have said, he was proud of his daughter Mia. While I was working in Arlington with John, my wife would take my daughter to visit ocassionally. Visiting John was one of the highlights of my daughter's visit. Me and my family met both of you at York Beech a few summers ago - Mia & my daughter played for awhile at the park. I was glad we met up with John, and to meet his beautiful family. Please know that John will always be remembered by my family.
Justin Bartholomew
September 17, 2008
Dear Haydens,
You will all be in the thoughts and prayers of myself and my family. A father and a husband such as John is impossible to replace, but the memories that he left each of you with will always be a source of smiles and joy.
Rose and Ken Yates
September 17, 2008
Dear Hayden Family,
Please know that my husband and I will always remember John's kindness and support when we were adopting our daughter from Korea. We were always so grateful for his help and so very sorry to hear of his passing.
With great sympathy,
Rose and Ken Yates
Deb,Bryant,Stephen,Colleen, and Allison Jenkins
September 17, 2008
To the Hayden Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of John. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Jenkins Family
John Orr and Carol Swift
September 16, 2008
Dear Carrie, Mia, and the Hayden Family,
John was a great friend and hockey buddy. He'll always have a special place in our hearts, as will all of you.
Warm regards,
Ed Twomey
September 16, 2008
Carrie and Mia
Our heartfelt sympathy.
Georgia and Ed Twomey
Scott Kelloway
September 16, 2008
Dear Carrie, Mia, and family,
We are so saddened to hear of John's passing. He was just a really great guy and a genuine person who I knew through MHD. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Scott and Gayle Kelloway and Family
Kate McIntosh Palermo
September 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe, Jeanette Carlevale
September 16, 2008
Carrie, Mia & Hayden Family,
Our Heartfelt Sympathy, May you have Fond memories of a Wonderful Man...John Hayden. Peace Be with You Always
Al Stegemann
September 16, 2008
John was a well liked and respected employee at MassHighway, one that could always be counted on to get the job done no matter how difficult the task. He was a man of integrity and hard work, but also a very pleasant individual blessed with humor. In the late seventies when John and I were training to become MassHighway dive inpectors, we were dropped off with the group off the beach in the ocean to perform a dead reckoning course for the beach with a compass. John and I buddied up and headed for the beach along our magnetic course we had reckoned. Upon reaching the surf and exiting, we looked back to see the rest of the group scattered about near where we left them. Asking John whether or not we should head back out, he said, no we made our goal and we just waved and yelled to them. Off course, upon reaching shore, Joe, our instructor, proceeded to read us the riot act, but then as an aside, said well done. John was a good friend and I especially injoyed the joking, his work ethic, along with his friendship. I for one will miss him.
Al
September 16, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Carrie, Mia and the entire Hayden family.
Richard & Deborah (Colby) Heath
Dale Whittredge
September 16, 2008
My condolences to Carrie and Mia John was a great guy
Paul Jodoin
September 16, 2008
My friendship with John goes back to over 15 years at MassHighway when he ?took me under his wing?. I worked closely and shared office space with John. John?s work ethic was well known but he had a great ability to insert humor along with the work. My fondest memories are of the many, many laughs that we shared over the years.
My daughter, now graduated from College, still remembers when as a second grader when we paid a visit to the farm to meet ?Cookie? the cow. John knew of my daughter?s interest and insisted on the visit.
I owe a lot to John and will miss him.
My deepest sympathies.
Paul Jodoin
Larry Salvatore
September 16, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy, John was a great colleague and friend, he will be remembered and missed.
Dick Singleton
September 16, 2008
We at Sealcoating, Inc. offer our sincerest condolences to John's family.
SRUTISH SARKAR
September 16, 2008
My deepest sympathies and heartful condolences to John's family.
Dean G. Alexandrou
September 16, 2008
Carrie and Mia,
May John's memory be ever lasting and that his memory and all that he has taught us remain forever "LEGENDARY" You are at peace now, Thank-you for everything Tinman.
Dean G. Alexandrou and Family
John Faulkner
September 16, 2008
Carrie,
I am so sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Rachel Hughes-Muli
September 16, 2008
Carrie, Mia and the Hayden Family,
Although no words can help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Griffin
September 16, 2008
I have only know John for about three years at MHD but looked to him for much advise. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rich Griffin (Waltham Ma.)
Barbara Henderson
September 16, 2008
My Deepest sympathies to John's family. I first met John when he applied for a leave of absence at MassHighway to adopt his lovely daughter Mia. This first meeting resulted in many years of knowing and loving John. He beemed everytime I asked to see a picture of his daughter. He was very proud of her and loved her very much. I will miss him greatly. May God bless you and your family and know that John will always be with you.
Barbara Henderson
MassHighway
Dawn OBrien
September 15, 2008
My most heartfelt condolences to the Hayden family. You will be in my thoughts.
Dea Daneau
September 15, 2008
John, who payed hockey with my husband; the one person at Mass Highway that always assured me that the job would get done - and it did. Condolences and many prayers to the family.
Mark Massery
September 15, 2008
Alice and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to John and his family. We both had the honor and pleasure to dive with John @ MassHighway. He was a good man and will be sorely missed.
God bless!
Cheryl Dearborn
September 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace John.
Thomas Baker
September 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kevin Foley
September 15, 2008
CARRIE:
My deepest sympathy to you and yours..Sincerely, Kevin Foley
Sam Salfity
September 15, 2008
John was a gentleman. It is a loss for everyone when we lose one of the good guys. Our deepest sympathy to his wife & daughter and the entire family. Keep his spirit alive in your heart.
Sam & Barbara Salfity
Susan Cranney
September 15, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to the Hayden family. John was a dear friend of 30 years. He was a proud husband and father and would always show pictures of his beautiful "Mia" every time he had the chance. He truly loved his family and it showed. He will be missed and always remembered for the great man he was.
Sue and Brian Cranney
Lenny Bodkins
September 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rich Baillie
September 15, 2008
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your faith, your family and your friends give you the strength to get through this most difficult time.
Krista Veit
September 15, 2008
Carrie and Mia,
Our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy. We had only heard of John's illness last week and we are still in shock. You are thought of often and will be in our prayers.
May the fondest and happiest of memories bring you comfort.
God speed.
Alan, Krista, Austen & Bethany Veit
George McNamara
September 15, 2008
I am so sorry for your lose, John was truly a gentleman and a friend. He will be missed by everyone. May God bless you through this sad time.
Joe Mancari
September 15, 2008
My condolences to the family of John Hayden,
Although I did not know John just reading about him is an inspiration to all Mass. Highway employees.
God Bless,
Joe Mancari
Dist. 1
Karen O'Neil, Human Resources
September 15, 2008
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies in your time of sorrow.
Paul Brown
September 15, 2008
My deepest sympathy in hearing of Johns passing and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. I worked with John and enjoyed his energy and passion for life. He will be missed at MassHighway and he will be missed by myself.
Karen Lavorati
September 15, 2008
To John's loving family:
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Whenever I saw John he would show me pictures of Mia, he was so proud to be a husband and father. God has called him home but he will remain in our hearts forever.
Karen Lavorati
MHD
Anthony Rumpf
September 15, 2008
May your memories of John give you strength and comfort you.
Cynthia Marshall
September 15, 2008
I pray the Lord will comfort this family as they mourn the loss of their loved one. (Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Matt 5:4)
Phyllis Siciliano
September 15, 2008
With Sincere sympathy to the Hayden family.
Where I work for Mass Highway in the Boston HQ,I personally never met John but I heard so much about him and what a great guy he was.
Sorry for your loss.
Raj Kulenthirarajan
September 15, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Joseph & Bridgette Mucci
September 15, 2008
Our deepest condolences to Carrie and the entire Hayden Family. John will always be remembered and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Luisa Paiewonsky
September 15, 2008
John was an extraordinary and widely respected employee at the Massachusetts Highway Department. He worked in the worst conditions at all hours and always stayed until the job was done. He was a true public servant, a top-notch professional and a friend to all. All of us at MassHighway send our sympathy to John's family. - Luisa Paiewonsky, Commissioner, Massachusetts Highway Department, Boston
Margaret McCauley
September 15, 2008
Dear Mrs. Hayden, & daughter Mia,
My sincere condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. I met John at MassHighway 11 years ago. He was such a nice man. John will be missed by so many.
God's Blessings to you and your family now and always.
Lafayette Robinson
September 15, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ellen Johnson
September 15, 2008
My Deepest sympathy. John was a
real nice guy. I never worked for him, but with him, and he always had a smile on his face. He will be missed. Ellen
Dave and Judy Roberts
September 15, 2008
Our deepest sympathy. It was an honor to know John and to be able to call him our friend. We will miss him.
Donald Pettey
September 15, 2008
I am truly saddened to learn of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his wilfe, daughter, family & friends.
I worked with John for many years being first acquainted as a member of the dive team. He pulled me out of the rushing waters of the Merrimack on one occassion. He was a man's man, spoke with authority, spoke his mind, and was greatly respected by his peers.
Although we never met each other's family I would always ask about Carrie & Mia and he would ask about my wife and children...always remembering their names.
I am sorry he is gone but I am greatful for having had the opportunity to known him.
Mabel Jancewicz
September 15, 2008
Sincere Sympathy for the passing of your loved one. May God strengthen and comfort you now, and in the days to come.
From
Prem Kapoor
September 15, 2008
I was saddened to hear about John Hayden's passing. My family and my prayers are with his family right now. May God give enough strength to his family to bear this tragic loss.
Cindy Goss
September 15, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Darcy McIntosh-Rubino
September 15, 2008
Our condolences to the entire Hayden Family.
September 15, 2008
John: You will be missed!
Your Friend and Coworker
Ken Newbegin
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