Sandra Jean Hayes, 80, a resident of Maple Grove Road in Pownal, VT died Wednesday October 30, 2019 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a long illness.
She was born in Bennington, VT May 11, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Harold P. and Mildred G. (Edleston) Hicks.
Sandra received her education in Bennington and was a graduate of Bennington High School.
She married William E. Hayes Jr. on December 7, 1957
Sandra enjoyed crocheting and NASCAR. She was the longest surviving member of the East Pownal Fire Department Auxiliary where she was a member for 49 years.
Survivors include her husband, William E. Hayes Jr. of Bennington. Her children, Ricky Hayes, Deborah Mason and Holly Kinney all of Bennington. Her grandchildren, Alisha Hayes, Joshua Hayes, Krystal Hayes, Heather, Julie, Justin and Noah Mason, and Autumn, Madison and Minneka Hayes. Her great grandchildren, Axel McKeighan, Kayleigh Briggs, Akira Briggs, Alexis Hayes, Amaya Hayes and Alivia and Christopher Hayes.
At Sandra's request there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
Burial will take place in the family lot at Park Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Should friends desire memorial contributions in Sandra Hayes memory may be made to either the Bennington Early Childhood Center or the Activities Fund at the Vermont Veterans Home through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
Guest book condolences may be made @www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net