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John Hayslett Obituary

HAYSLETT, JOHN PAUL John Paul Hayslett, 77, died on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Connecticut Hospice after a long illness. John was born on January 6, 1935 in Port Chester, NY to Paul and Evelyn (Drago) Hayslett. He attended The College Of The Holy Cross and Cornell University Medical School before serving for two years as a Captain in the US Air Force. He completed his medical education at Yale-New Haven Hospital and joined the medical school faculty in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, specializing in diseases of the kidney. He remained at Yale until his retirement in 2008, becoming Chief of Nephrology in 1972 and a tenured full professor in 1978. Over the years, he also held numerous of positions on various medical boards and charities. John maintained an active clinical practice at YNHH and at the Veterans Administration Medical Center until his retirement. He was also a widely-published clinical and laboratory researcher, collaborating with many others both within and outside his specialty. He spent seven summers doing research at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory in Maine and six months at the Max Planck Institute in Germany. John loved to teach and mentored hundreds of medical students, residents, and post-doctoral fellows. After becoming a Fellow of Jonathan Edwards College, he extended his teaching to undergraduates. In 1998, John became Medical Director of the Physician Associate Program at Yale where he overhauled the curriculum and taught for ten years. John was an avid sailor his whole life and loved to race on Wednesday nights at the Branford Yacht Club. He was also frequently seen hiking up East Rock in the early mornings. John is pre-deceased by his sister, Mary Sammel, of Yorktown Heights, NY. He leaves behind his ex-wife, Roseanne Brandon, and their children, Francesca Hayslett, married to Robert Littell, and Paul Hayslett, married to Kathleen Lazzarini, and four grandchildren. He also leaves behind his beloved companion of 27 years, Franoise Ehrmann, her sons, Guillaume and Laurent, and their children. Calling hours will be held from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, Tuesday, April 17, at Hawley Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home at 493 Whitney Ave, New Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

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Published by New Haven Register from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2012.

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April 20, 2012

I knew John Hayslett as a colleague and friend for all my professional life at Yale. He was a wise and compassionate physician, a relevant investigator and an excellent teacher. His final illness was difficult and he met the challenge with exemplary bravery. Our condolences to his loving family.
Ernest Kohorn

Dan Seligson

April 19, 2012

My father, David Seligson, appreciated his companionship as sailing partner for many years.

Linda Muirhead

April 18, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Francoise for her loss.

April 18, 2012

Francoise: we just saw the announcement today, and have missed calling hours. We were so fond of John and our thoughts are with you. Love, Beth and Joel

Steve Coca

April 17, 2012

Dr. Hayslett was a true "gentleman". He was meticulous regarding science, meticulous about his hobbies (sailing and hiking), and meticulous about his hair and beard! His presence inspired us to be smarter, to look better, to stand up straighter. He simply inspired greatness. No one in their right mind would want to let down this great man. He had such a kind soul and was compassionate to the people with whom he came in contact. Although I learned a great deal of nephrology and medicine from him, I had so many great conversations with him about life in general and non-medical topics. One of my fondest conversations with him was in 2005 during my renal fellowship, in the VA hospital courtyard at one of the tables in the sun after we rounded on our patients. We were talking about the philopatric nature of Albatrosses, despite the fact that they often take very long (e.g., circumpolar) flights in between breeding! It was so fascinating, and I was in just in awe to be discussing this type of topic with a man of such stature in medicine! He has touched the lives of so many people. We will always remember and love Dr. Hayslett.

Aviv Halpert

April 16, 2012

He was a great physician, Director of the PA program and PA educator! He will always be remembered. Aviv Halpert RPA-C Yale PA Class of 2001.

Anil Karihaloo

April 16, 2012

I had a rare opportunity to share office space with Dr. Hayslett three years ago when I joined the Nephrology faculty. I came to know him as a very caring and loving person!!! He loved to discuss science and would always ask me about the progress of my own research projects! I wish him peace and my sincere condolences to his family !!

Sharon Patterson Magill

April 16, 2012

May the healing force of love and support ease this difficult time for all of you.

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