Priscilla A. Hayes

Priscilla Ann (Meszler) Hayes, 75, of Bedford, NH died November 21, 2004 at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH after a sudden illness.

Born in North Stueben, NY on September 10, 1929, she was the daughter of Lewie and Marion (Crill) Meszler. She lived in Waynesboro, VA and Leominster, MA for many years before moving to Bedford 11 years ago.

Mrs. Hayes was Salutatorian of the class of 1946 at Holland Patent High School in Holland Patent, NY. She later worked at the Rome, NY Trust Company for three years, then at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY where she met her husband. She also worked at Union College in Schenectady, NY and Sears in Leominster, MA.

She volunteered with numerous organizations throughout her life, including several churches and the Leominster (MA) Hospital. She was active in helping many friends. She was currently a member of the Bedford (NH) Presbyterian Church.

The family includes her husband of 54 years, Leonard Hayes of Bedford, NH; two sons, Dr. Terry Hayes of Weymouth, MA and Gary Hayes and his wife Margaret of Bedford, NH; two brothers, Lewie Meszler Jr. and his wife Patricia of Herkimer, NY and Raymond Meszler and his wife Charlotte of Spencerport, NY and many nieces and nephews.

IN HER LIFE: The family also includes two cherished grandchildren, Garrison Hayes and Christian Hayes both of Bedford, NH and a sister in law, Martha Meszler of Mohawk, NY. She was predeceased by a brother, Clifton Meszler. She was very proud of her chosen job as homemaker and mother of her sons. She was also a proud and devoted wife and grandmother and was greatly loved for her contributions in peoples's lives.

A private memorial service was held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bedford Presbyterian Church, 4 Church Rd., Bedford, NH 03110

Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester, NH assisted the family with arrangements.