Lawrence “Larry” Russell Hayward, 71, of Enfield, entered into eternal rest, on March 31, 2019. Lawrence was born on Aug. 27, 1947 in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Russell and Edna (Vienneau) Hayward. He was a graduate of Enfield High School. Larry served his country proudly with the United States Air Force for 24 years and retired as a Master Sergeant and was an Air Force weather forecaster for many years. He was the originator and coordinator of Vita Site in Enfield.
He had resided in California for over 20 years and returned to Enfield where he has resided for the last 13 years. Larry was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for over 10 years in California and Connecticut. Larry enjoyed camping in Vermont and riding his Harley. He is survived by his wife Betty Jean, a son Clayton Russell Hayward of Enfield, his siblings; Stephen Hayward & wife Sandra of Enfield, Janice Hurley & husband Wayne of Enfield, Donald Hayward & wife Laura of Enfield, Joyce Totten & husband Peter of East Windsor, Douglas Hayward & wife Lora of Palmer, MA, along with many nieces and nephews.
His family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Browne Memorial Chapels. Interment will follow with Military Honors in St. Patrick’s King St. Cemetery, Enfield. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his memory may be made to, Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, Attn: Office of Development 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607.