RACHAEL HAYWARD

HAYWARD, Rachael (MacAskill) Of Melrose, Dec. 7, 2022, at age 94. Beloved wife of the late Wilber G. Hayward Jr., with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Rev. Dr. W. Gary Hayward and his wife Susan of Barre, Scott D. Hayward and his late wife, Cynthia of Pocasset, and Margaret H. "Peggy" Wolley and her husband Christopher of Melrose. Dear sister of the late Eunice M. Sanderson and late husband Roger. Sister-in-law of the late Wallace D. Hayward and late wife Joyce. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather during Visiting Hours, at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, on Monday, Dec. 12, from 4-7pm, and again for her Funeral Service, celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 11am. Gifts in Rachael's memory may be made to The Fitch Home, Inc., 75 Lake Ave., Melrose, MA 02176. For online tribute, visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com Life Celebration by Robinson Funeral Home