Jane Eleanor Mattingly Hayden
October 9, 1935 ~ August 10, 2025
Jane Eleanor Mattingly Hayden, 89, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in California, MD. Born on October 9, 1935, in Uniontown, MD. Jane was the daughter of the late Annie Elizabeth Mattingly and John F. Mattingly Sr.
She was the loving wife of Allan Hayden, who passed away in 2021, and mother to four children: James Franklin “Jim,” Jones Allan “Tub,” Kathleen Ann “Kitten,” and Michael Lambert “Bub.” She was sister to Lucille Elizabeth “Betty” Shepherd, John F. “Frank” Mattingly Jr., and William Edgar “Tojo” Mattingly all deceased.
Jane is survived by her children: James (Mary Ann) Hayden of California, MD; Jones (Nancy) Hayden of Brussels, Belgium; Kitten (Lenny) Wood of Leonardtown, MD; and Michael (Heather) Hayden of Chantilly, VA; and by 6 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Jane graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1953. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Jane worked for many years at Patuxent River Naval Air Station as a Math Technician for the U.S. Government.
In accordance with Jane's wishes, there will be no public viewing or funeral service. A private burial will take place at Charles Memorial Gardens for immediate family.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of St Mary's and/or Alzheimer's Association (https://act.alz.org/).
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Kitten, Tubby, Bub, Jim Our prayers are with you all. Aunt Jane could make one of the best Pik-Piking cakes man it was delicious. Will always remember the good times that her and grandma Betty would take me to school, I never had to ride the bus cause they needed to get to the market especially on Wednesday’s. Now the brothers and sisters are all back together at last. I can only know that they are having a blast. Love to all!
Jim,
So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I remember many conversations with you where you spoke of your parents. I also remember you bringing her delicious baked goods into work to share with everyone. Keeping you and your family in our prayers and especially for the repose of her soul. – Annette & Donnie
To the family, my strongest condolences. Jane and Al were true friends. I met Al first through work at Webster Field and met Jane when invited to play cards at the Hayden home with the Medleys Neck crowd. I was always amazed at the production that came from the family garden, and Jane’s talents with canning the crops would be proudly on display under the canopy that extended out from the kitchen. Jars and jars of beans and tomatoes would be temporarily stored there during late summer. I loved the family stories, especially when they spoke about the good times as members of the St Francis Xavier dance club. The Paul Jones dance was special to them. Please know that Jane and Al remain in my memory and prayers.