John Frederick "Jack" Hayden, 1940-2023. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Jack Hayden, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the age of 82. Jack was born in New Glasgow to Catherine (Keenan) and George Bertram Hayden. He was the youngest of 5 children and very much the "baby" as he recounted.
Jack had a full life. He was a hard worker and a strong family man. He was employed with MacGregor and Sons (later called Atlantic Wholesalers), then after it closed, went on to work at NSLC until his retirement in 2007.
He had a true, genuine love for every member of his family, especially his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was fortunate enough to have many loving members of his extended family, in NS, PEI and elsewhere, as well as many good friends. He especially enjoyed his summer trips to PEI and Ontario to see his wonderful family.
He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. He was proud to be a life-long member of the Bombers Club where he enjoyed "a drink", playing cards and exchanging stories with his friends. He spent many a day playing cards and winning with his family. He also mentioned many times how much he enjoyed a good meal at his daughter's house. In his earlier years, he was an avid hockey player and was inducted into the Pictou County Hall of Fame.
Jack will be dearly missed by his wife, Marion (Robertson); children: Cheryle (Robin), Linda (Billy), Michael (Kelly) and Michelle (Darren); grandchildren: Darcy, Jack, Shaynea (Steven), Mackenzie, Hayden and Reid; great-grandchildren: Grayson, Kaegen, Katherine and Lochlan; sister, Isabel MacDonald; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Jack was predeceased by sisters, Mabel and Catherine; brothers, Bert and Tommy; and nephews, Jimmy, Philip and Jackie.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave, New Glasgow, where visitation will be held Monday, January 23, 2023 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11 am at Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, New Glasgow with committal to follow. The Knights of Columus will meet at the funeral home at 6:30pm Monday for prayers.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jack's memory to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Red Cross.