It is with great sadness that the family of Edward (Ted) Hayden announces his passing on August 11, 2025.

Ted was born to Frank and Emma Hayden in Edmonton on February 28, 1941. The Hayden family moved to Red Deer when he was just a baby. Ted grew up participating in all levels of Boy Scouts, and was very active with the St. Luke's Anglican Church AYPA.

Ted spent 40+ years working at Northwest Motors, raising his children with his beloved wife Alice and caring for their grandchildren. Ted was an active part of the Red Deer community, he sang with the Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus and Red Deer Chamber Choir as well as attending St Luke’s Anglican Church where he sang in the choir and enjoyed the Mens Club. After their retirement Ted and Alice volunteered with The Red Deer Clothing Bank, and Bargain Treasures Thrift Store, and in later years especially enjoyed carpet bowling at the Golden Circle and Downtown House.

Ted will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years Alice; children Lee (Cari) Hayden and Beth (Darcy) Mapletoft; as well as his grandchildren Lucas (Randi) Hayden, Mason Hayden, Kade Hayden, Jocelyn (Noah) Mapletoft, Quin Hayden, and Gavin Mapletoft. Ted was pre-deceased by his parents Emma and Frank Hayden; his sister Margaret; and his granddaughter Valentina Mei.

A memorial service will be held for Ted at St. Luke’s Anglican Church (4929 54 Street Red Deer) on August 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory. Condolences to Ted’s family may be emailed to meaningful@telus.net. Please indicate “Hayden” in the subject line.

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