Obituary of Joseph Hayward

Joseph Hayward September 19, 1948 - October 12, 2022 Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Joseph Hayward of Bonds Path, Placentia, age 74. Predeceased by his partner, Helen Wilson; his parents: James and Violet Hayward; his sisters: Barb, Katie, and Julie; his nephew, Brad Greene; and best buddies: Anthony Picco and Greggy Lannon. Leaving to mourn his brothers: Pad (Florence), Jimmy (Karen), Wayne (Dawn), Iggy (Corinne); his sisters: Marg (Harold), Joanie (Graydon), Willie, Evelyn Ann (Scott); his Aunt Evelyn Ennis (Andy); uncles: Jim Barron (Deborah) and Igg Barron (Marg); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. We would also like to mention Helen’s daughter Janice Wilson and her sons, Jamie and Gordon whom he loved as his own. Joe was a man that loved a simple life. Moving back from Ontario in 1990 after working away for many years he came home to enjoy life on ‘The Hill’. He was happiest with a sled full of wood, a few snares, and a drink of rum on the step. When he wasn’t on The Hill, you could find him and brother Pad at their cabin on the Big Loo. Joe was a gentle giant who loved a good time, telling tall tales, and in his latest years enjoyed a quiet life at the Lions Manor Cottages. Special thanks to our health care angels: the staff at St. Clare’s ICU for your professionalism, constant care and support, and kindness; to the Placentia Hospital Emergency Unit for acting so quickly in getting him where he needed to be for the best fighting chance; and to his neighbours and friends at the cottages for their kindness over the years. To ‘Brudder Pad’ – who visited Joe almost every day, whether at home on the Hill or in the cottage – thanks for the time spent with him over a coffee and a treat throughout the years. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia. Public Visitation will take place on Sunday ,October 16 from: 11:00 2:00. Funeral a service will take place at Coombs Memorial Chapel @ 2:30 “This life isn’t fair it seems. It’s filled with tears and broken dreams. There are no tears where I am bound, I’ll be at peace when they lay me down.”