Margaret Hayes

April 16, 2004

Margaret W. Hayes, of 19 Carey Place, died at 6:35 P.M. Wednesday (April 14, 2004) in her home. She was born in Jamestown, a daughter of Herbert Samuel and Bridget Murray Williamson. A life long Jamestown resident, she was a graduate of Jamestown High School. Prior to her marriage, she worked as the secretary to the owner of the former Jamestown Bus Company. She was a communicant of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, where she served as a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, the Bishop's Committee for the Diocese of Buffalo, and as a member of the school board. She was also a member of the Creche, Inc., a former member of the board of directors of the YWCA, and had been a volunteer at the American Red Cross, WCA Hospital, and the YMCA. A loving mother who will be greatly missed by children, she enjoyed golf, cross country skiing, china painting, swimming, and the company of her many friends. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to many bridge clubs. Survivors: Son - John W. Hayes Daughters - Dr. M. Eileen Lantier and Dr. Kathleen Hayes Sugarman Grandchildren - Kara E. and Bryan J. Hayes, Gregory H., Meghan E., and Caitlin E. Lantier, Sarah M. and William J. Sugarman She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Bernie" Hayes, whom she married Nov. 5, 1949 in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, and who died August 5, 1989; and by two sisters: Jeannette Allen and Elinor Myer. Fr. Dennis Mende will be celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial, and will lead a prayer service at 4:00 P.M. Friday Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery Memorials: Prendergast Library Association 509 Cherry St. Jamestown, NY 14701 -or- A charity of one's choice