Beryl HAYES Obituary
October 2, 1913 - April 29, 2013
Beryl Maxwell Hayes (née Miller) passed away peacefully at the Westmount One residence in Montreal. She was a wonderful wife to George Leonard and mother to Rod and Cheryl - kind, generous, determined and strong-willed. Throughout her life she was a dedicated volunteer. Her family will sorely miss her: Rod and Joy Hayes, Cheryl Hayes and Hugh Mitchell, Laura Mitchell and Owen Campbell. A private family funeral was her wish. Donations can be sent in her memory to her dearest charity, which she supported and served for over 45 years: Mariners House of Montreal, P.O. Box 128, Place d' Armes, Montréal, H2Y 3E9, Québec.
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Lynne Wyant-Barnett
May 5, 2013
Where to begin! We were only neighbours for three years (1950-1953) but, OH! what an impact your Mom had in my life. She was a real star! I am still using her icing recipe at age 69. I destroyed her prized new mint green wall-to-wall carpets when she tried to get me to like peanut and jelly sandwiches....jelly doesn't work on mint green! But she hugged hell out of me just the same. Cheryl, or "Shrill" as my Dad called you.....and you shouted across the street, "my name is Cheryl, Edith, Heather, Hayes, NOT "Shrill". Memories have remained in my mind and in my heart for over 60 years of your most special Mom, and Dad. I don't remember many things BUT I always remember my first years in Montreal from South Africa and the love and caring your Mom gave me.
Rod and Cheryl, your Mom was the utmost "classic-forever" Mom. It is now 1953 in my head and heart.
John Colford
May 4, 2013
We lived across the street from you in Hampstead. Your Mom was a terrific neighbour and a very fine lady. To Rod and Cheryl, my condolences and sympathy.
May 4, 2013
Dearest Cheryl and Hugh, Rod and Joy, Laura and Owen
We truly have lost a great person. Mrs. Hayes lived a full life and will always be remembered in my heart.
Hugs
Marsha Soifer
May 4, 2013
Dear Cheryl, Hugh and Laura, please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lina, Bill and Carla
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May 4, 2013
Dear Cheryl,Hugh and Laura, please accept our deepest sympathies. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lina, Bill and Carla.
Jo Anne Kelly RUdy
May 4, 2013
Dear Cheryl and Hugh
To you and your loved ones at this time of loss my most sincere sympathy.
Jo Anne Kelly RUdy
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