Thomas Edward Hayden
June 18, 1924 ~ January 9, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 14, 2008 at St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends in the funeral home on Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 2 PM - 5 PM with prayers being said at 3:00 PM.
Thomas Edward “Teenie” Hayden, 83, of Hollywood, MD died January 9, 2008 at his residence. Born June 18, 1924 in Hollywood, MD he was the son of the late Francis Roger and Gertrude Hayden. He was the loving husband for 56 years of Thelma “Tookie” Hayden, whom he married in St. John’s Catholic Church on May 30, 1951. He was the loving father of Patricia Ann Mattingly and her husband James L. of Chaptico, MD, Deborah Jean Mattingly and her husband, Dennis of Leonardtown, MD, Diane Hayden Koslofsky and her husband Les of Hollywood, MD and Robin Theresa Van Kirk and her husband Joe of Mechanicsville, MD. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Aloysius Hayden of Leonardtown, MD as well as seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings Ann Loretta Goldsborough, Mary Gertrude Dean, Francis Roger Hayden and Robert Wells Hayden. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident who attended St. John’s School from 1st grade – 8th grades. He served in the United States Army from April 7, 1943 – January 19, 1946 where he fought in World War II and was stationed in Hawaii, Leyte and Okinawa. He worked for the federal government as a carpenter for over 22 years and retired June 3, 1980. He played softball for Dean’s Sunoco Team and loved to play cards, go crabbing and mainly hang out with his friends at Dew Drop. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 2:00 PM -5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be held at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating and Msgr. Richard Burton co-officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Long, Scott Mattingly, Jeff Koslofsky, Johnny “Hank” Hayden, Jimmy Hayden and Greg Dean. Contributions may be made to St. John’s Building Fund, 43927 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636, Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Uncle Teeney, You were loved by everyone. I will miss you alot. My prayers are with all of you Love Colleen”
“Tookie, Pat, Debbie, Diane, Robin and family: We were so sorry to learn of Teenie’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time. May God’s love make your grief bearable. Son and Elaine Wood”
“Tookie, Pat, Debbie, Diane & Robin, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tough time. I have a lot of special memories of your family with Teenie. You have lived by mom for at least 50 + years in Sandy Bottom. Sandy Bottom will not be the same with Teenie gone. He was a very special man, and your family is very special to us. Take care. Tookie , if there is anything we can do for you, don’t hesitate to ask. “
“”Tookie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. He will be missed at our early morning pool matches,he could always make us all laugh.God Bless and keep his smile in your hearts. “
“To the best pop ever…we love and miss you very much. you will never be forgotten. our prayers are with you always and forever. WE LOVE YOU Alicia & Shannon”
“Tookie and Family: We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Teenie as you already know was very special to many. He always brightened my day and made me smile when I was working the bar. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. A little poem for you all. When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do You must not tie yourself to me with tears Be happy that I have had so many years I gave you my love, you can only guess How much you gave me in happiness I thank you for the love each have shown But now it is time I traveled on alone So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust It is only for a while that we must part So bless the memoriss in your heart I will not be far away, for life goes on So if you need me, call and I will come Though you can not see or touch me, I will be near And if you listen with your heart, you will hear All of my love around you soft and clear Then, when you must come this way alone I will greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home” “
“Aunt Tookie, I admired and looked up to Uncle Teeny so much. He always had a “Life Experience” to help me on my way. He was a wonderful man that always brightened my day. He will be greatly missed! Love Always, Ruth”
“Tookie, I am very sorry to hear about Teeney. He was always fun to be around because he could always make you laugh. He is in peace now. Mike Norris Sunset Beach, NC”
“Diane, Robin & family: Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories close to your hearts and you will feel him with you always. Take care of one another during the difficult days ahead. “
“Tookie: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Joanne Murphy”
“Tookie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. You know Teenie, you, and the rest of the family have always had a special place in my heart. I will miss him. May God Bless you and keep you strong during this time. Love, Georgette (& Megan too!)”
“Tookie and Family: We were very sorry to hear about Teenie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Aunt Tookie and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Uncle Teeney will be missed by everyone who know and loved him. Tommy and Rose Goldsborough & Family “
“I will truly hold precious remeberance of you, and especially when you sang the “old gray mule” for me in the Dew Drop. You will always be in my heart, love Janet”
“Mrs.Hayden,Pat,Debbie,Diane&Robin Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and keep you strong.”
“Tookie and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Teenie’s passing. He was a wonderful person and will be surely missed by everyone who knew him. May God Bless you and your family at this most difficult time.”
“Deb & Dennis – just got an email from Shirley about your Dad. I am so sorry. Jim & I will attend the church service Monday. Love -duchess”
“Tookie and family: We are sadden to hear of Teenie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. I still remember when I was a child and would visit with you both when I came to my Mar-Mar’s house next door. I have always thought so much of you Tookie and Teenie. Please let us know if you should need anything.”
“Tookie and Family, The Huntt & Crawford families were profoundly saddened to hear of Teenie’s passing. The Haydens and Huntts shared a special bond over the years. Teenie and George (Junior) Huntt were inseperable companions who shared their many talents with their families and friends. Together they finished our basement and built our deck as well as those of our neighbors. Teenie will always have a special place in our hearts. Our prayers go out to you and the family”
“Tookie, I certainly am sorry to hear the news of Tenny’s passing. I am in Florida at my daughters so I won’t be able to attend the prayers or funeral, but I will be thinking about you and I will call you when I get back to Maryland.”
“Tookie and Family… I am very sorry about Teenie. I know he will be missed by all of you. It’s nice to have someone else up there looking after all of us. I’m down with a cold but will keep you all in my prayers. Take care. “
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything you need.”
“You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.”
“Debbie, Dennis and the Hayden Family, may god comfort you and look after you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill and Theresa”
“TOOKIE, WE WERE SORRY TO HAVE LEARNED OF YOUR LOSS.HE WAS A FINE MAN AND WILL BE MISSED.OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. THE ENTIRE NEILL FAMILY”
“Tookie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. “
“Tookie and Family We are so sorry for your loss, Teeny was such a wonderful person and sooooo much fun..We will never forget the Old Softball Years and the fun we had.. Teenie never let me forget playing ball in the water at White Point, I never laughed so hard as I did when Teenie came out of that water with his belt hanging to the ground due to the salt water stretching it,, what a fun day we had.. Wayne has his many memories of his softball years with Teenie and his time at THE TOWN HALL, I have many memories from growing up in Sandy Botton and the great neighbors and friends and lastly seeing Teenie several times a week at the Dr’s Office always with a smole on his face and his hand wave of letting me know he was there.. We will truly miss our old buddy Teenie. May God Bless you and keep you all in His care.. Love Wayne and Joan”
“Tookie, daughters and family: Skip & I are so sorry to learn of Teeney’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry we were unable to attend any of the services for him. Sandy Bottom has lost a great person. He will be missed and mourned by the community. There isn’t much that anyone can say, but many thoughts and prayers go out to you in sympathy today. May God bless you all. Love Doris & Skip Jones”
“You are in my prayers. God bless all the Hayden family. Mary Ann”
“TOOKIE. SORRY TO HEAR OF TEENIE’S PASSING. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.MY THOUGHT’S AND PRYER’S ARE WITH YOU”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I just found out about “Pop”! I’m sorry I wasn’t there for the family. I want you all to know that I thought he was a very kind and straight forward guy who gave of himself freely and I am greatful to have known him! “
“Tookie, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.”