Patricia Hayles, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of deep Catholic faith, passed away leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, devotion, service, and faith

Pat was born on February 14th 1953 in Byron NY. She departed us on September 3rd, 2026. Pat lived up to her Valentines Day birthday. Her life was filled with love for family, friends and country. She is survived by a husband, Don, 4 children - Susan, Kristina, Elizabeth, and Gordon and 11 grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Richard and Don and sister Helen.

She grew up on her parents dairy farm and acquired a love of the outdoors at an early age. Pat learned to ride a horse and all about running a farm, at home.

She was active in Girl Scouts early and eventually became a Girl Scout Leader in the 1970s and 80s. All 3 of her daughters were active in her scout troop. Pat made many friends in Girl Scouts through the years.

Pat was a strong Catholic all her life. She understood the faith both intellectually and deep in her heart. She kept a high level of discipline and taught her children well. She stayed true to God.

Pat graduated from Notre Dame High School with honors in 1970 , and completed an Associates degree in food science at SUNY Morrisville technical college in 1974.

She worked as a cook at a girl scout camp in Bliss NY for several years during high school, and later as head cook at Genesee Memorial Hospital in the early 1970's.

Pat and the family moved a few times due to job changes. Cedar Rapids Iowa, Rochester NY, Winnipeg MB Canada and Tucson Az. She braved the cold weather well in Winnipeg for 10 years in the 1990s. In Tucson she often attended the St Melonie's church fall festival where she had a popular booth called "Make and Egg". For 1 dollar, a person could decorate an egg and take it home. In Tucson she volunteered on the Pima County Youth Justice board for 20 years - providing discipline and legal guidance to Juvenile law offenders.

Pat suffered from pain and arthritis for a few years near the end of her life but never complained.

She went from a normal life at home to her final resting place in the course of just six weeks.

Nobody realized how sick she was, and the high level of pain until her final weeks.

Pat will be sorely missed by all she knew.