Obituary of Mildred C. Hayes

Mildred C. Hayes, a woman of remarkable strength, resilience and an unwavering devotion to her family, passed away on April 15, 2024. Born on August 29, 1934, in Cossayuna, New York, to the late John and Ethel (Rouse) Sisson.

Mildred had an enduring spirit and a compassionate heart.  Mildred was a long-time resident of Greenwich, New York and most recently lived with her daughter in Hebron for the past 9 years. She graduated from Greenwich Central School in 1953 and went on to attend the Mildred Ellie School of Business in Albany, NY. Mildred was a dedicated office clerk at the S&T Papermill in Greenwich. She attended the Centenary United Methodist Church in Greenwich, and a was a past member of the Cossayuna Fire Department, ladies’ auxiliary.  She enjoyed bird watching, picking wild berries and flowers, relaxing in her home and taking walks in nature.

Mildred is survived by her loving daughter, Nancy West and son-in-law, Christopher West of Hebron; her cherished grandchildren, Katelyn Keys of Greenwich, Amanda (Travis) Murray of Bennington, Ryan West, and Joshua Wilson of Salem; great-grandchildren, Bentley and Hailey Wilson of Salem, Wyatt, Luci and Lydia Murray of Bennington, Marley Loveland and Allison Keys of Greenwich; her nephews, David (Roberta) Shaw of Simpsonville, SC, and Daniel (June) Shaw of Greenwich; and her nieces, Virginia (James) Donohue of Michigan and Arlene (Skip) Starr of Cambridge.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Hayes and her dear daughter, Carol Hayes. Carol and Mildred enjoyed many happy memories together on the family farm on Mahaffy Rd in Greenwich.  She is also predeceased by her sister Helen Shaw and brother-in-law, Henry Shaw. 

As we remember Mildred, we celebrate a life of kindness and caring for all. We invite you to pay your respects to the family from 12 to 1 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Flynn Bros, Inc. Funeral Home, 80 Main St, Greenwich, NY, 12834. 

Her funeral service will follow at 1 pm at the funeral home, with Rev. Debbie Earthrowl officiating. She will be laid to rest in Greenwich Cemetery following her service.

The family wishes to thank the Washington Center Day Program and staff, Dr. Barney Rubenstein and staff at Salem Family Health, Saratoga Community Hospice and her most recent caregivers, Rebecca, Valerie and Linda.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made be made to the Easton-Greenwich Rescue Squad, PO Box 84, Greenwich, NY, 12834 or the Salem Rescue Squad, 201 S. Broad St, Salem, NY, 12865. 

Please share your memories of Mildred and upload photos to her memorial page, helping us to remember and celebrate her remarkable life at www.flynnbrosinc.com.