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Mary K. "Kris" Hayden

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HAYDEN Mary K. "Kris" Hayden, age 42, of Wright Street, Shelton, entered into rest on Friday, October 24, 2003, in Shelton. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on June 3, 1961, beloved daughter of Richard Hayden and the late Jane Hogan and was a resident of Norwalk before moving to Shelton five years ago. Kris was a former real estate paralegal for Goldman, Gruder, Woods & Miller in Norwalk. She was the beloved mother of Kimberly and Jaclyn Giordano; and the late Kaitlin Giordano; and a loving sister of William, Michael, Patrick, Anthony, Kristin, Kimberly and Kathleen Hayden; and fiancee of Stephen W. Morra. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was also predeceased by the childrenos father, Alan Giordano. Friends may call on Tuesday, from 3 to 6 p.m. followed by a service at 6 p.m. in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. Burial will be private in Norwalk. At the request of the family memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Oct. 27, 2003.

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Celeste Cohan-Lockwood

October 28, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Kris. Kris and I attended Long Lots Junior High and Staples High School together. I have fond memories of her as we were growing up. My prayers go out to her children and family.

Debora McGrath

October 27, 2003

To Chris's girls and family. I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your mother, sister and daughter. I was a family friend of Alan's and I knew Chris briefly at the beginning of their marriage. I will keep her daughters in my heart and prayers as they endure the loss of yet another beloved parent. Good Speed to all of you, Deb McGrath and family

Jamie Utz

October 27, 2003

My deepest sympathies to all of you. I can still remember when the Haydens moved to Westport. Kris was a favorite of the Utz family. I can remember seeing Kris as she grew up over the years.... at the cash register at Peter's Bridge Market and then when she was a young mother, caring so well for Kaitlin as she visited our family and we all chatted on the back porch, and then seeing her at my sister Cathy's wedding shower, meeting her two little girls. These are my memories of what a sweet girl Kris was. I am so, so sorry and will pray for you all at this difficult time.

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