Hayward, Melvin
August 12, 1930 ~ July 18, 2024
HAYWARD, Melvin Earnest – Age 93, passed away on July 18, 2024 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Beloved husband and lifelong sweetheart of the late Lorraine Hayward (nee Jeffrey) for 68 years. Loving father of Laurie White and her husband Greg of Hamilton and Lisa Valade and her husband Claude of Sarnia. Cherished grandfather of Dan White, Jason (Marley) White, Laura Valade, Thomas (Isabella) Valade and great-grandpa of Penny and Cole White. Son of the late Harry and Annie (MacKellar) Hayward. Predeceased by his siblings Muriel (Irv) Churchill, Joy (Don) Robson, Norma (Thomas) Scott, Albert Hayward, Peter (Maxine) Hayward. Fondly remembered by treasured nieces and nephews, including very special niece Dianne Tennyson and family, Jessica (Ryan) DeGasperis and Roy Tennyson, Quinn and Sloane DeGasperis.
Melvin was a farmer on the family farm in Moore Township. He retired from Enbridge Gas after 20 years where his colleagues became valued friends. He was a member of the former Calvary United and Corunna United Church. His life was blessed by friendships at Thompson Gardens, Fairwinds Lodge, Landmark Village and mostly recently North Lambton Lodge. The family wishes to express gratitude to staff, caregivers and residents for their acts of kindness and care.
During his life, Melvin touched the lives of family and friends with his sincere, gentle nature and his positive outlook on life. His memory will live on in their hearts forever.
Family and friends will be received at Corunna United Church on Monday, July 22, 2024 from 11:00am until the time of the funeral service at 12:00pm. Interment to follow at Bear Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to Bluewater Health, Palliative Care.
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Sending our deepest sympathy to Melvins family.
Dear Laurie, Lisa & families,
My mother Peggy Jeffrey & I learned with sadness of your dear father’s recent death. We have wonderful memories of our “country cousin” visits involving 3 generations, great food & endless fun. Sending love & condolences.
Linda Osmond
Sorry to read about your father.your parents were lovely people.They were so proud of there family and grandchildren.so sorry for your loss.
Laurie, Lisa and families,
We were so sorry to hear of Mel’s passing. He and Lorraine were wonderful neighbours. I also was lucky enough to work with Mel at the Tecumseh (Enbridge) plant. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Rest In Peace Mel.
Laurie, Lisa, Dianne and family, Melvin and Lorraine were great neighbours and friends to the Scott family. Our condolences on the loss of a great guy, Don and Karen
For LIsa, your sister and families.
Our sympathy and condoleances to the entire Hayward family.
La famille Valade de Trois-Rivieres.
Laurie, Lisa & families,
My deepest condolences for your loss.
I visited your Dad about a month ago. Home for Mom’s Celebration of Life and burial of her ashes at Bear Creek. I had not seen him since Mom’s 90th birthday. She was so happy with the shawl, just what she needed, how did they know.
He was surprised and happy to see me. Reminisced about life and us growing up across from your family. How he got his first bicycle for a paper route and the kindness and generosity that was shown to him. That set the tone for him paying forward throughout his life.
He talked about the fire and lost memories. How some of Albert’s things survived! He opened some the photo albums and pointed out all of you and your families. And was so proud of all of you.
I mentioned one memory I have of him, was he always whistling! He said that Lorraine had mentioned, not long before he lost her, that he didn’t whistle anymore and that he should start again. His smile radiated.
He came with me to the door when I left and was heading for supper. The visit was the best memory for me to add to mine.
From my family to yours, our deepest sympathy.
Ric & Colleen Scott, Calgary
My condolences to the family .He was a gentleman and enjoyed the time spent with Melvin and Lorraine here at Thompson Gardens.Hugs to you all
With sincere condolences to all family and friends of Melvin. We have fond memories of the times that we met him and Lorraine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our sympathy and condolences to the entire Hayward family
Dave and Mary Steadman
Our sympathies to you all. Melvin was such a gentleman. He and Lorraine were faithful members of Corunna united church. We were always so blessed by them. Melvin will be missed.
Laurie and Lisa
Thinking of you and your wonderful parents, and many, many years of friendship.
Joyce Trapp
Laurie and Lisa
Thinking of you and your wonderful,parents, and our many, many years of friendship
Joyce Trapp
Dear Laurie Lisa and families; i am truly sorry to hear of your sweet Fathers passing. I spent lots of time at your Mom and Dad while they lived on their farm ,always happy memories,the best memory when your Dad sang at Wayne and our wedding Sept 5 1970. I am sending my love always and sincere sympathy Bonnie Francis
Deepest sympathies to the Hayward family. Reliving was such a nice man.
Dear Laurie so sorry for the loss of your dad. I remember both of your parents as being wonderful people the few times I visited.