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Edith Hayes Obituary
AGE: 95 • Perth Amboy
Edith L. Hayes, 95, of Perth Amboy, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Raritan Bay Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1918, in Atlantic City and has resided in Perth Amboy for the last 42 years.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles W.L. Hayes, Sr., in 1971; her son, Charles W.L. Hayes Jr.; her oldest grandson, Gerald Francis; and her great-granddaughter, Mariah Sallee. Edith is survived by nine children: Edith L. Francis of CA; Charlotte M. Hayes of Iselin; Horace W. Hayes of Perth Amboy; George D. Hayes of Philadelphia, PA; Reginald K. Hayes of Phoenix, AZ; Albert D. Gardner of Des Moines IA; Martha J. Hayes of Spokane, WA; Rev. Samuel Hayes of Marina, CA; Jacqueline Jackson, of Lakewood, WA; 38 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 424 East Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Funeral Services will be Saturday 12 Noon at the Wicker Memorial Baptist Church in Morganville, NJ. Interment will follow in Alpine Cemetery, Perth Amboy. For directions or to send a message of condolence, visit our website at www.flynnfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Edith Hayes
Pietesha Wright
January 11, 2014
You were a wonderful person and you will be truly missed. I love you Ms.Hayes
Momica Moneakmoneak Simpson
January 10, 2014
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Rev. Dolores Davison
January 10, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Le'Tisha Francis
January 10, 2014
Rest In Love Great Grandma Love always Le'Tisha, Ja'Tavious & unborn Cour'Janay because of you I am blessed with my two kids!! Wish I could be there to lay you to rest on your day, Gone in flesh but never forgotten. Wish life woulda gave us more memories but the talks on the phone and the stories my mom shares with us will always leave memories in my heart.
January 9, 2014
Mrs. Hayes was the kindest and most God loving person we have known, so full of wisdom and compasion that will be dearly missed by many. We send our condolences to all.
Love, Brian, Judy, Bill & Brad Menadier
Johanna Pagan
January 9, 2014
My Condolences and prayers are with all of you during this time. From all the stories I've heard Grandma was and will always remain Amazing, Her strong will & happiness for life is something all of you have learned from her. Our thoughts are with you.
January 9, 2014
Mom Mom was a great woman I will miss her dearly,my condolences to the Hayes family she will forever live in my heart
Patricia Mary Borkowski Bednar
Patricia Wernett
January 9, 2014
Our deepest condolences to your family. Mrs Hayes was truly a wonderful woman. She will be missed. May she forever rest in peace.
Damion (Sam) Reed
January 9, 2014
Song: Precious Lord.
Lyrics: Take my hand & lead me home.
I believe that's what the Good Lord has done; took her hand & lead her home n HEAVEN.
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