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Myrtle Haynie Obituary
Born in 1909 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she grew up in Lakewood, Ohio. She attended Russell Sage College in Troy, N.Y., for her freshman and sophomore years and graduated in 1930 from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority.
Soon after graduation, she moved with her parents to Ridgewood, N.J., where she was involved in the College Club, PTA and local theater, and acted as a warden during World War II. She was married and had two children.
In 1972, she moved with her husband to Cape Cod, where she was very active in The Church of the Holy Spirit, as well as becoming a member of PEO.
She is survived by her daughter, Judith Ann Bedell; her son-in-law, T.E. Bedell Jr.; her son, John R. Haynie Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Donna M. Haynie; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She will be remembered as a woman who loved to dance, always had an opinion and was willing to share it from the nearest soap box, loved a good story, loved to sing 'til a touch of emphysema "done her in," was an A-No. 1 certified ham and frustrated actress, who enjoyed her many friends, but above all one who loved and cherished her family.
A funeral Mass will be held in The Church of the Holy Spirit, 204 Monument Road, Orleans, on Friday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be held in the Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church of the Holy Spirit, 204 Monument Road, Orleans, MA 02653, or to a charity of one's choice.
For latest information or to leave a message for the family, please call 800-924-3153 or 508-240-6400.
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Cynthia Barnett
December 9, 2007
Dear Judy and Jay,
You probably barely even remember me, but I am Charlotte and Frank's older daughter Cindy, going by Cynthia these days, and I remember when you and your parents visited us in Cincinnati and played with us on the swing set. You two were teenagers, I guess, and we must have been pretty little kids. Now both of Susan and my parents are gone, and now yours are gone as well. How time moves on, and it is sad but inevitable. I remember both your parents with love. Your mom in particular was one of the most loving women I knew. Even though I didn't see her that often, when I did, or when I talked to her, I always knew she loved me, and that really meant a lot to me, with no real aunts and uncles, since Mom and Dad were both only children. Yes, she was a character, yes she loved to laugh, all those things are true, but what I will remember the most, I think, is the love. Sincerely, Cynthia
Nancy Sweet
December 5, 2007
Jay and Donna,
Myrtle was one of a kind and very special. She was not only warm, caring, and giving but had a wonderful sense of humor which was enjoyed by all. I have many fond memories of the times we spent together. My deepest sympathies go to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Sweet
December 5, 2007
Jay and Donna,
As you probably know, Myrtle was my God Mother and she never let me forget it. For the past few years she has pleaded with me to come visit her but something always got in the way. Now I feel terrible to have missed another opportunity to enjoy her presence and wonderful sense of humor. I spoke with her a day after her last birthday by 'phone. She sounded very upbeat and very much with it so it was a great shock to hear of her passing. Please accept my deepest regrets for this tremendous loss for your family and Myrtle's friends.
Richard VanderMay
December 3, 2007
Jay and Donna;
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Myrtle was a very special Lady to us all. We always felt John and Myrtle were a special part of our family.She will be missed by many. I hope you will be able to celebrate her life and take comfort that she has gone to a better place.
The VanderMay's
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JUDIE SCOFIELD
December 2, 2007
Jay,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and all your family. Myrtle was such a "fiesty" Lady and I enjoyed all the Rotary functions I attended with her and John.
Blessings,
Judie Scofield
Dick Moulton
December 2, 2007
As a former President of the Orleans
Rotary Club, it was my pleasure to know John and Myrtle, two wonderful people. She left a legacy of good will wherever she went. God Bless Her.
LOIS M. WITTMAN
December 2, 2007
MY PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. GOD BLESS.
The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home
December 2, 2007
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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