Joseph Neal Hayden, Jr., died on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at his home in Solomons, Maryland, with his family at his side. Joe was born on November 11, 1932, in Pearson, Maryland; his parents were J. Neal and Alice Armsworthy Hayden. He had one sister, Mary Tennison, who predeceased him. He attended Little Flower School and graduated from Great Mills High School in 1950, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953. In 1956 he married Joan Frances Stone of California, Maryland. They began their married life in Seat Pleasant, and moved to Clinton in 1963. They raised five sons, and were blessed with many friends. Joe was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, volunteering with multiple ministries and assisting with youth sports. Joe worked for PEPCO and C & P Telephone, Co. for many years, retiring as a systems technician in 1990. In retirement, Joe and Joan moved to Huntingtown, and became founding parishioners at Jesus the Divine Word parish. Joe was active in the Altar Guild, the Parish Council and the Holy Sweepers. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #14775. He also volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Joe was a […]
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