John Hayman
July 24, 2014
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, July 24th, 2014 in his 93rd year. Cherished husband of Phyllis for 66 years. Loving father of John (Jo-Ann) of Exeter, Gayle Detenbeck (Barry) of Bayfield, Marilyn Geen (Douglas) of Belleville, Barbara Dietrich (Ben) of Exeter, and Paul (Nicole) of London. Proud grandfather of thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Jim Hayman (Joan) of Victoria, B.C. Predeceased by his sisters Mary Archer (Bill) and Ruth Hayman. John was devoted to his family and believed in the importance of education, as well as highschool and community sports. He was a former teacher and member of the Board of Governors at Albert College, Belleville; teacher and Principal at Quinte S.S.; Past President of C.O.S.S.A., O.F.S.S.A. and the Canadian Highschool Sports Association. John was a founder of Adult Education Programs that resulted in Community Colleges being built. He was a Past President of the Retired Teachers Association in Goderich, as well as a member of the Rotary Club in Goderich and London. John received a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 for his contribution to sports in Ontario and was inducted into the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame. John was honoured to have the Resource Centre at Quinte S.S. named after him. Even with all of these accomplishments, John’s greatest joy in life has been his family. A private memorial service will be held along with a private interment at Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of John are asked to consider a charity of their choice.
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To my Aunt Phyl and dearest cousins (Johnny, Gayle, Marnie, Barb & Paul) and families, Uncle John was a GREAT Uncle - the Best of the Best! He was a real family man and the whole Hayman family was great at including us for Christmas Eve services followed by the hanging of Christmas stockings. Fun times were had with our extended family outings to Wellington Park where we had family picnics, baseball games and more importantly summer time spent together as family. I also loved being so close by to Aunt Phyl and Uncle John when we had our boat in the Bayfield marina and I could pop over to visit them periodically throughout the summer. Our times together were cherished and created lasting and loving memories. Uncle John was always caring and inclusive. He was a great team builder whether it be with sports or with family. Uncle John always had a warm hug and smile for me throughout all of my life whenever he would see me. He would always take time to ask how I was and really listened. He cared about me just for who I was and I always respected Uncle John for his kind treatment of me. This helped form who I was with my work in caring for some of the disadvantaged, poor, marginalized and seeing each person as loving caring people with their personal value to society. Last month when my husband, Mother and I visited Uncle John and Aunt in London, it was my turn to listen and truly love each of them deeply. I loved Uncle John not for his riches, fame, power or intellect but for who he was as a caring, loving, family man whom I will respect and cherish forever. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will be happy when I see you again as I know a part of Uncle John lives on through each of you and will continue through to the generations. God bless all of you. Love, Jan
Phyllis and Family: I wanted to extend to all my deepest sorrow upon learning that Mr. Hayman had passed away. I knew him as my teacher, as my Principal and as my employer and most of all as a very good friend. So many good memories, so much support and so much friendship. He was truly a good, kind and wise gentleman. May your numerous memories make this difficult time more bearable. Geneva Newman
Phyllis. We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Judy and I always felt privileged to have taught at Quinte with John as our principal. He was simply the best.
To the Hayman family, with special thoughts to Barb. and Ben and to Joanne and John----- Please accept our deepest sympathy at this sad time. May warm memories of John's fulfilling life and love of family sustain you. God bless you all! Sincerely, Ken and Lois Ottewell, St. Ives., B.C.
I was very sad to read of Mr. Hayman's death. He was a teacher of mine in the 1959- 1962 time frame and I always thought the world of him. He was one of my all time favourite teachers. Please accept my sincere sympathy. He will be greatly missed. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb and I send are deepest sympathies to Marilyn and Doug and the Hayman family at this time of loss are prayer are with you's
Our sincerest sympathy goes out to Mark and your family. May you find some peace in fond memories and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
My thoughts today are with the Geen family. Remember all the good memories and keep them in your heart. Fran
Dear Phyllis We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family! May you, Phyllis be given extra strngth for the days ahead. Thinking of you Affectionately Helen and George Hayman
Phyllis I have strong memories of John when he was in our Rotary Club in Goderich. What a gentleman! I felt privileged to have s0ld you those Buick's that John seemed to like so much. May he rest in peace and you and your family also with the great memories of a great man.
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To the Hayman Family, My thoughts and prayer's are with all of you at this sad time. My deepest sympathy to each of you. Love, Marj/Aunt Marj
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