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Crystal Hayden Obituary

HAYDEN Crystal L. Hayden, age 21 of Shelton, entered into rest Friday, May 30, 2008 at Griffin Hospital in Derby. She is the beloved daughter of Fred Hayden and Penny (Koproski) Chobian. Crystal was born in Derby, December 26, 1986, and was a lifelong Shelton resident. She was a Shelton High School Graduate, Class of 2004, and worked at the AppleTree Day Care in Shelton for the last year. Crystal loved spending time with her family and was warm and generous to everyone she met. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister and brothers, Jackie Hayden, Michael Chobian Jr., and Sean Chobian; her paternal grandparents, Virginia and John Middendorf; her aunts, Laurie Pivirotto, Betty Drewes and her husband, Bill, Robin Dubey and Kathleen Koproski; an uncle, Craig Middendorf; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Martha and Casmier Koproski; her paternal grandfather, Frederick Hayden; and her paternal great-grandparents, Eddie and Betty Tie. Friends may greet the family in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. On Tuesday, her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. for a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Shelton. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Shelton. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.riverviewfh.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jun. 1, 2008.

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Carrie Cirella

June 9, 2008

My deepst sympathies
Crystal cared for my daughter Amelia at Appletree. I was deeply sadden to hear such news. She was a very special person and always so kind and friendly. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Cirella Family

Christine Drewes

June 8, 2008

It has been a while since I have seen Crystal but the memories I have is of a sweet girl with lots of love. God Bless.

Diana Bursey (silvestro)

June 6, 2008

It been about nine years since I seen you. We used to hang out at my sisters house when my nephews had birthday partys. You were really fun hang out with and good kid. My prays are with your family. God Bless.

laurie pivirotto

June 4, 2008

CRYSTAL LYNN, We Love You and miss you. Our family will never be the same without you.You are a sweet,caring,generous young lady who loved to be around her family doing things with all of us.Untill we meet again remember I love you! Aunt Laurie,Jim,Carlie and Hayden

June 4, 2008

Dear Ginny,
I just heard and find it so hard to believe. There are no words for such a tragedy. Please take care of yourself. You will be in my prayers.
Virginia Schmidt

Nikki Listro

June 3, 2008

i noticed how beautiful the sky was the other day, than i realized its because your up there.

Nikki Listro

June 3, 2008

crystal, its not real to me yet. my dad called me almost in tears. its been along time since i seen you, probobly two years. but last time i was in connecticut i came to your house looking for you&jackie. you wernt there. do you remember running around the neighborhood selling those stupid little animals we made lol, we called ourselves the 'bead angels' & raised almost 100$ for 'charity'. remeber we said we were gunna write to Oprah and try to get on her show! and remeber all the times i spent the night with you & we would eat all diffrent kinds of junk food & Candy all night long. and youd make fun of me eating salt lol. you were such a big part of my childhood crystal, you were one of my very bestfriends & you will always remain in my heart. i know youll be watching over me and every1 eles for the rest of our lives. i wish i would have went back to your house later that day when your dad said you wernt home. this deffinitly proves you never know when the last time youll have to say goodbye to some one is. but this isnt 'goodbye' because ill talk to you every day. i know youll listen. i love you crystal rip.

Robin & Jean parent

June 3, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Erica L

June 2, 2008

Crystal ... remember sitting on your porch just listening to music and watching your cat lay in the road... and sneaking into your house while my grandad wasnt watching and stayin there all day...and playing as little girls in leigh's back yard...you were such a great kid with the best smile...i wish i hadn't lost touch as we grew up but i'll miss you always. rip sweetheart...

Gramma

June 2, 2008

Crystal, I miss you and love you so much. I can't imagine my life without you in it. Please be safe with Gramma and Grampa.
I love you, Gramma

daddy

June 2, 2008

this poem was writen by crystal for her greatgramma
"GRAMMA"
people look into my eyes and they ask what am i thinking
im thinking.im thinking about you
all those good times.but now i know they are ,all gone
i used to love to play those games with you.whether i won or lost it was fun because of you.
you made the first nine years of my life the very best.the very best years of my life so far.
i love you so much and miss you. but our lives have to go on and the world has to keep turning.
you made the first nine years of my life the very best. oh thank you gramma for making my life the best.
OH GRAMMA, I LOVE YOU!

by, CRYSTAL HAYDEN 9yrs old

Amy Gerardi (Pivirotto)

June 2, 2008

Crystal, you were such a wonderful person. Always so sweet and kind. I can't believe it, it is so hard to accept this. I haven't seen you in quite a while, but I remember spending time together like it was yesterday. All the fun family parties we went to. I will miss you so much, and I am so sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this most difficult time. May you be at peace with the Lord, and may you always know how deeply you will always be missed by us all. All my love forever.

Leigh Margiano

June 1, 2008

crys, i just got back from being with your sister, and we miss you so much <3 I'm dreading tomorrow & tuesday, but I know you'll help me get through this <333 i love you

Sean Chobian

June 1, 2008

To my sister
Crystal we fought sometimes but remeber this i loved u and i always will and nothing will change that.

Our Beautiful Daughter

June 1, 2008

mommy

June 1, 2008

my beatiful daughter, i want you to know that i love you more than life itself,you are my every breath that i take you will be with me everyday because you light up my life there is no me without you you are my cinderella and my everything , ilove you mommy

Mike, Tina & Nikki

June 1, 2008

Dear Fred and Jackie -

No words can express the sorrow that Tina, Nikki and I have felt since your call. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, even though we are so far away.

We will always remember the fun times we shared, Chrystal’s smiling face, and her zest for life. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered for the overwhelming love she showed for her family and friends.

All Our Love,

Kristin Dugan

June 1, 2008

I was so saddened to hear the news today. Crystal was my daughter's teacher at AppleTree.... Crystal was so friendly and cheerful, always ready to tell me a cute story about my daughter that took place each day. She will be missed and I will always remember the kindness and love she gave to my daughter....

jackie hayden

June 1, 2008

crystal, i love you so much. you were more than a big sister to me but my best friend, you did so much for me and i will never forget that. i will miss you more than anything in the world. watch out for me i know you will you always have. love you big sis forever <3 never forgotton

Sandrine Barber

June 1, 2008

Fred,
My deepest sympathy go to you and your family. I am deeply sadden to hear about your tragic loss. You are all in my deepest thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace, dear Crystal.

Love,
Sandrine

Leigh Margiano

June 1, 2008

Crystal I love you, you will ALWAYS be my best friend. I will always miss you, and always remember you. Look out after me babygirl. <3

Janet Baker

June 1, 2008

Dear Fred, Ginny and Family,
Crystal's memory of the love and joy she shared with her family and the kindness and friendship she shared with everyone who knew her will never be forgotten.
We pray that we who share your sorrow will bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Love,
Janet, Bob, Irene, Matthew, Jennifer and Brian

Donna McGinnelly

June 1, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. I worked with Crystal at the Outback. She was a very special and sweet girl. Her outgoing personality and sense of humor always had me laughing. She will be deeply missed.

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