Mrs. Arletha I. Hays, 93, passed away, Tuesday, June 2, at her residence. Calling hours will be June 6 from 10am until Noon, followed by a funeral service. Burial will be in Clayton Cemetery.
Arletha was born August 20, 1932, in Copenhagen, New York, the daughter of Ernest and Geneva Fox Monroe. She attended Copenhagen Schools.
On December 31, 1949, she married Richard (Dick) Hays in Copenhagen. Dick passed away March 25, 2000, at age 69.
Aletha worked at Crowley’s in LaFargeville for 26 years, from 1969 – 1995.
She enjoyed gardening, dancing, and especially spending time with her family and her grandchildren.
Surviving are three sons, Richard E. (Mary), Mark A. (Shawn) of Clayton, and Jerry (Terry) of Oswego; four daughters, Dayle Porter of Clayton, Leanne of Depauville, Marla J. (Brian) Norfolk of Clayton, and Margo (George) Shepard of Henderson; 15 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; three brothers, Darrell (Sharon) Monroe of Martinsburg, Albert (Connie), and David (Brenda) both of Oswego; nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by one daughter, Susan, who passed away at 15 months old in 1960, two sisters, Mary Corrigan, and Linda Castor, one brother Ernest Monroe, and two son-in-laws, William (Bill) Evans of Depauville and Gerald Porter of Clayton.
Mary Dietterich
So sorry to hear about Aunt Art passing. She was a wonderful person and always had a smile for me. She will be missed. Prayers to all my cousins.
Keitha Haas
So sorry for your loss
We worked together one time long time ago a nice lady
Donna Timmerman
So very sorry for your loss!!! I worked with your Mom many years at Crowley Foods . She was a wonderful person to work with. Prayers to you all!!!!
Cindy Black Reome
So sad to her about your Mom… I worked with her for many years at Crowley’s. We used to call her Gramma and I love the many chats we had at lunch time. RIP “Gramma”
Georgeen Clarke
My sincere condolences go out to Leanne, Marla and their mother’s extended family and friends as I read of her passing. I hope heartwarming gratitude for her long life’s moments shared will help strengthen the difficult days ahead.
Mary Meeks Patch
So sorry to hear this. My condolences was to the family. RIP.
Alice Stafford
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing I remember her when we played cards with and Dick many years ago
Debbie Phinney & Jim Felton
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Hold onto all your wonderful memories. Thinking of all the Hays family.