Geraldine Hayden

Geraldine Marie (Omeara) Hayden, 89, passed away Tuesday, June 22,2021 at Accolade Healthcare in Paxton, IL.

She was born in Milford, MA on April 8, 1932 to Joseph and Gladys (Brissette) Omeara. Geraldine married Richard Matthew Hayden on August 7, 1954 in Stoneham, Ma.

Geraldine is survived by her brothers Joseph (Dottie) Omeara and James (Diane) Omeara; children, Daniel Joseph Hayden, Douglas Matthew(Rajka)Hayden, David Arthur Hayden and Cheryl Jean(Hayden)Morin; Grandchildren, Jessica (Jason) Moore, Danielle (Joe) Gram, Margaret Hayden, Kattie Hayden, Dane Hayden, Tiana Hayden, Ben (Katlyn) Morin, Matthew Morin

and great grandchildren, J.D and Judd Moore, Hayden and Colton Gram, Eli, Aria and Isla Morin.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Among other things Gerri loved traveling, sailing, antiques, painting and playing bridge. In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Gerri held a variety of occupations; dispatcher, dental assistant, den mother and kindergarten teacher to name few.

A Memorial Celebration of Geraldines life will be held on Friday, July 16, from 11:00am-1:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, IL. 710 N. Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made in Geraldines name to Transition Hospice. Please join her family in sharing memories, photos and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.