In Loving Memory of Thelma Hayward

October 29, 1937 – February 16, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Thelma Hayward of Miramichi, New Brunswick. She passed away surrounded by her loving family.

She was a woman of great faith, lifetime member of the UCW, a wonderful cook, avid quilter, and gardener.

She was the daughter of the late Clara and Curtis Murray of the Mill Road, New Jersey, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her brother, Kenny (Ella); and sisters, Ruth (Eddy) and Mildred (Richard). She will be missed by her devoted sisters: Marie (late Perley), Betty (late Douglas), Phyllis (George); and brother, John.

She had many loves in her life, but none more profound than the one she shared with her late husband, Byron Jimmo. Although not always an easy life, she was not afraid of hard work, fought with determination, and she was a constant source of support, love and guidance to her five children:  Cindy (Bruce), Barbara (Edward), Sandy (Donna), Kim (Harry), and Cheryl (Gary).  A devoted grandmother to Candice (Gervais), Alexander (Kelsey), Alicia (Sara), Bryanna (Sameer), Megan (Catlin), Ryan (Brittany), Ashley (Mike), Jessica, Clare, Chloe, and James; and to great-grandchildren:  Aiden, Chase, Barrett, Jordyn, Rayea, Bodie, and Sophia.

She was lucky enough to find love again in her late husband, Clint Hayward, and will be remembered fondly by her five step-children: Ricky (Kora), Dianne (Frank), Peter (Patti), John (Cheryl), David (Shelley); their fourteen children, and fifteen grandchildren.

To those who helped the family in time of need, we are forever grateful. A heartfelt thank you. To a life well-lived, rest easy Mum. We will miss your wisdom and strength.

Visitation was held at Adam’s Funeral Home, 140 King St., Miramichi, New Brunswick, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral service was held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 188 Wellington St., Miramichi, New Brunswick on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 11 AM, with The Reverend Charlene Maguire MacKnight officiating.  Music for the service was provided by Mrs. Lois McKinnon and St. Andrew's United Church Choir and the hymns were "How Great Thou Art", "In The Garden", "In The Sweet By and By" and the recessional hymn was "The Old Rugged Cross".  Special music "Go Rest High on that Mountain" was sung by Boyd O'Neill.  The lighting of the memory candle was by granddaughter, Candice Wood.  The scripture readings was read by Stanley MacDonald and Kora Hayward and family remembrances was presented by daughter, Barbara McIntyre.

Honorary pallbearers were Annette Hitchman, Donna O'Neill, Linda Hachey, Elaine Hitchman, Debra Hitchman and Rose Chapman.  Pallbearers were James Patterson, Catlin Girouard, Adam Hayward, Alex Wood, Mike Dickie and Boyd O'Neill.  A large number of U.C.W sat as a body and formed a honour guard following the service.  Interment will be in the Black River Cemetery later in the spring.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Black River Cemetery Fund, or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, New Brunswick, telephone (506) 773-3492.  Additionally, messages of condolence may be shared online at www.adamsfh.ca

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