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Darryl Hayes Obituary

Hayes, Darryl (Besken) CLIFTON PARK Darryl Besken Hayes, 62, of Grant Hill Court, died on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1949 in Peekskill, and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Alva (Pisani) Besken. Mrs. Hayes was a graduate of Russell Sage College where she received her bachelor's degree in education. She was a teacher at the North Colonie Central School District for many years until retiring to raise her children. Later, she worked with the New York State Senate Education Research Department. She was active with Russell Sage alumni and she also volunteered at St. Coleman's Home in Watervliet. Darryl was an avid reader and she loved to garden and cook. She was the loving mother of Russell W. Hayes and Raymond H. Hayes, both of Clifton Park; former wife of Harry R. Hayes III of Menands; daughter-in-law of Louise B. Hayes of Menands; sister-in-law of Lisa H. (Richard) Witten of Mamaroneck and Christopher (Elisabeth) Hayes of Chevy Chase, Md. Darryl is also survived by one niece, many nephews and endless loving friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park and thence to St. Mary's Church (10 Lodge St., Albany), where at 9:30 a.m., a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. John Provost. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Evelyn Lauder Breast Cancer Foundation, 60 E. 56th St., 8th floor New York, NY 10022.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2012.

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Alicia Mullaney (Slagen)

May 7, 2012

Russell & Raymond - I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I had known her for several years, as my mother, Juanita, considered her one of her best friends. She is beyond devestated. Our mothers had a true connection and bond that we don't get to see very often. She was a special, deeply caring woman who always showed my mother new things, from her love of gardening to her inpecible taste in foods, decorating and fashion sense. My family was especially lucky to have known her and to be able to enjoy her while she was here. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Molly Biggs Celani

April 28, 2012

We are deeply saddened by Darryl's passing. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and all of her friends.

We never lose the people we love. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint on us.

Comfort comes in knowing Darryl enriched our lives by sharing her love with us.

In deepest sympathy,
Molly and Tony Celani

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