Obituary
Please share a memory of Herbert to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
Hayden, Herbert Linsey Knodell- Age 80, Steep Creek, Guysborough Co. Passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Steep Creek, he was a son of the late Percival and Laura (Kinney) Hayden.
Herbert travelled from North Sydney to B.C. He worked in the coal mines of Glace Bay, and then as he travelled he worked bartending, janitor at a hospital, carpentry and lumber jacking B.C. He loved woodworking and made a lot of crafts. Herbert loved company and looked forward to all the family reunions on the hill.
He is survived by his son, Troy, Ontario; sister, Sally (David) Forbes, Fall River; and a granddaughter. He was predeceased by his brothers, Owen, Merrill, Courtney, Ralph and Billy in infancy; sisters, Vera, Georgina (Jackie), Betty and infant sister, Irene.
There will be no visitation and a graveside service will be held at a later date as per his request.
Donations in memory of Herbert may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Halifax Chapter; Canadian Cancer Society or Palliative Care, Antigonish.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
There will be no visitation
Service Information Service Location
A graveside service will be held at a later date
Burial Information Burial Date
At a later date
Burial Time
TBA
Burial Location
St. James Anglican Cemetery, Middle Melford, Guysborough County
Read More
A Memorial Tree was planted for Herbert
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Dennis Haverstock Funeral Homes
Services for Herbert Hayden
Plant a tree in memory of Herbert
Events