Sidney Paul Hayward Sr.

THIS IS MY STORY, SIDNEY PAUL HAYWARD, SR. …… During the early morning hours of August 23, 2020, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland, at the wonderful age of ninety-four (94), Sidney Paul Hayward, Sr. entered into eternity. Born on May 14, 1926 in Dublin (Somerset County), Maryland, Sidney was one of eleven children born to the late Isaac James and Annie Mae Hayward. He grew up in the Dublin/Oaksville Community and was educated in the public schools of Somerset County. Sidney, along with several of his brothers, proudly served his country in the United States Army. At an early age, Sidney Paul Hayward, Sr. became a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church where he faithfully served until his call to service in Glory! Sidney served on several committees at St. Mark United Methodist Church, where he was one of the Founding Members of the Annual Hayward Day and became Chairman upon the death of his Uncle Lewis Hayward in 1987. St. Mark recently celebrated the 73rd Annual Haywards’ Day in July 2020. He sang on the Voices of St. Mark Choir for several years and was a member of the United Methodist Men. He also sang with his siblings as a member of the original Hayward Family Singers. One of his favorite songs was “God is Good to Me,” which was his testament. He would tell of God’s goodness to all he encountered. His presence and melodic voice will be missed at St. Mark United Methodist Church. Sidney was employed for more than twenty years at Dulaney Foods and twenty years with Crown Cork and Seal, from where he retired with accolades. Upon retirement, Sidney enjoyed life. He loved to fish and could often be “caught” driving when he wasn’t supposed to be, to go fishing. He also enjoyed fellowshipping with his family and spending quality time with his wife Beatrice. He loved his extended (nieces, nephews, cousins) and St. Mark Church families. Sidney was a man of his word and did not mince words. He said what he meant and meant what he said, and he was a giver. He would be the first one to send graduation cards (with a cash gift included) and always asked “how is the family.” Sidney was the business-minded person of the family and was detail-minded. After the passing of his brothers, he became the “father figure” to several of his nieces and nephews. Sidney had many titles; Dad, Pop-Pop, Uncle Sidney, Cousin Sidney, and Mr. Sidney, but his most treasured title was “Man of God.” Sidney was a true man of God and loved the Lord! He was united in matrimony to the former Mary Rolley. From this union, four children were birthed—Sidney, Jr. (deceased), Lester, Barbara and Loretta. He was also the father of Nathan Hayward and Sandra Ballard. He loved his family dearly. Upon the death of Mary, Sidney married Beatrice Holden, to whom he remained happily married for almost sixty (60) years. Sidney leaves to cherish precious memories: his loving wife, Beatrice; his children, Nathan “Ace” Hayward of Salisbury, MD, Sandra (Billy) Ballard of Wilmington, DE, Lester Hayward of Salisbury, MD, Barbara (Archie) Leatherbury of Wilmington, DE and Loretta Badger of Salisbury, MD; one brother, Earvine Hayward, Sr. of Ellendale, DE, twelve (12) grandchildren; sisters-in-laws, Frances Wise, Alice Smith, Mae Card, Delores Cotton and Ella Mae Hayward; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Mary, one son, Sidney, Jr., his brothers, Luther, Preston, Lawrence, Littleton, Theodore, Clinton, Elue and Overly and his sisters, Molly Corbin, Annie Mae James and Elsie Hayward. Lovingly Submitted ~ The Family of Sidney Paul Hayward, Sr.

Sidney Paul Hayward Sr.

May 14, 1926 - August 23, 2020