William HAYES Obituary
Family and friends are deeply saddened by the death of Murray Hayes (March 24, 2012). He is survived by his wife Betty (nee Wilson), son Charles Hayes (Angie) (Jillian; Chloe; Jordan), daughter Ellen Hayes (Eric) (Sean; Sarah), and son Frank Delorme (Ben; Torrie; Jared; and Robert)(Vancouver). His siblings are Les and Joyce Hayes (Hudson Bay), Sharon and Jim Anderson (Camrose), and Jean and David Halland (Torch River). March 26, 1934, Murray was born to Emma and Charles Hayes in Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Following public schooling in White Fox and Nipawin, he earned a teaching degree from Saskatchewan's Teachers' College and the University of Saskatchewan. As a Teacher, Vice-Principal, and Principal, Murray taught for ten years in Carrot River, Yorkton, and Saskatoon. Murray became an Educational Psychologist at the University of Toronto's Institute of Child Study. In this capacity, he worked over eight years in the Melfort-Tisdale Health Region. In 1975 he was Educational Psychologist for the Regina Area Shared Service Plan. Murray became Coordinator of Special Education at the Saskatchewan Department of Education 1980 until his 1988 retirement. Over the next twelve years, he continued his work with children in a variety of capacities. Murray was actively involved in the Council for Exceptional Children, Cornwall Street Tutoring Project, Regina SCEP Program, and Regina Infant Stimulation Program. Murray's personal interests included his time with the United Church of Canada, Tisdale Lions' Club, and Regina Rotary Club. He loved playing with his children and grandchildren, gardening, and camping at Greenwater and Candle Lake. Murray cherished his family. His steady and devoted influence will carry on through future generations. A memorial service will be held in Wesley United Church on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in Regina. A private family service at the White Fox Cemetery is scheduled for the summer. Our deepest gratitude is sent to the medical community of Regina hospitals and health services. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Regina SCEP Centre or Hospitals of Regina. To leave an online message of condolences, please visit:
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Darla Middlebrook
April 3, 2012
Murray is a friend who will be missed. He was a unique individual who gave his all to every thing he did. I will miss him greatly, but know that he will continue to live in the memories of his family. Fly away home, Murray! God Bless!
Margaret Tate
April 1, 2012
Whenever I think of Wesley United, memories of Murray are always right behind. Words are never enough, but the impact Murray had on me is huge, a role model of warmth and guidance and acceptance. He was there from when I was child, right through to my children's baptisms at Wesley. He's the heart of that church and I will always remember him as such. Blessings to you Betty and the family.
Keith and Merrylin McCaskell
March 31, 2012
Betty, Charles and Ellen,
Keith and I extend our deepest condolences to you. Murray was admired by so many in his educational community and his community of friends. The stamp he left behind will not go unnoticed. God Bless you.
Mary Jean Martin
March 30, 2012
Betty and family, My sincere sympathy to each of you.Murray was a loving husband and father, and a special friend and colleague. I first knew Murray when he was Vice Principal in a school where I taught, then as a fellow Educational Psychologist and then as a colleague in the Departmant of Education. FIfty years of friendship and memories. My thoughts will be with all of you in the days ahead. May the happy memories soon flood your conversations.
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Bob Livingston
March 30, 2012
Murray was a dedicated educator who made a wonderful contribution to special education in Saskatchewan.
Robert Fielden
March 30, 2012
Murray's dedicated contribution to the education and welfare of children over many years will form an honorable and lasting legacy.
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