Shirley M. (Buckley) Hayward, 66, of Derry, NH died Monday, November 14, 2005 at her home after a long illness. She was born in Concord, NH on April 7, 1939, a daughter of the late Frank T. and Arlene M. (Colburn) Buckley. Mrs. Hayward was a lifelong resident of Derry. During her 42 years of marriage, Mrs. Hayward was a confidant, friend and homemaker to her husband, children and grandchildren. She also touched many people’s lives with support and caring without notoriety.
Mrs. Hayward is survived by her husband, Ronald J. Hayward of Derry, her sons: Thomas E. Hayward of Newfields, NH and Scott R. Hayward of Derry, and her grandchildren: Samantha, Adam, Bryan, Nathan, Delaney, and Teagan Hayward. She also leaves behind her siblings: Richard Buckley and Barbara Patnaude both of Derry, Lois Murray of Hinsdale, MA, Gail Levesque of Northfield, NH, and Thomas Buckley of Londonderry, NH, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Following cremation, calling hours were held on Thursday, November 17th, from 7 – 9 PM in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A graveside service was conducted on Friday at 10:00 AM at Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Derry/Salem Home Health & Hospice, 1E Commons Drive, Unit 31, Londonderry.