Ronald C. Hayden, 89, of Downsville passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Delaware Valley Hospital, following a long illness.

Ron was born October 13, 1933 in Long Eddy, NY the son of the late Carl and Ella (Hughes) Hayden. On May 3, 1953 he married the former Germaine Babcock. He was a graduate of Callicoon High School.

Ron loved working as a stone cutter and did it most of his adult life until he was 82. He also loved spending time outside and in the woods hunting and fishing. Ron was a family man who loved taking care of his family and friends.

Ron is survived by his loving family, his wife, Germaine Hayden of Downsville; son and daughter in law, Randy (Olga) Hayden of Binghamton; grandchildren, Carl (Christina) Hayden, Marc Hayden, Julien Vasquez, sister in law, Linda Northrup, favorite nephew, Robert Babcock, favorite niece, Haley Card, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his daughters, Rhonda Hayden and Lori Bennett.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 2PM to 4PM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 11AM at the Colchester Community Church, 15151 State Highway 30, Downsville with Lay-Eucharistic Minister Scott Gladstone, officiating.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 1PM at Paige Cemetery in Downsville.

Memorial Contributions is Ronald's memory may be made to Colchester Senior Citizens, Downsville, New York 13755.