Mr. George I. Haynes

George Irving Haynes passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, with his family by his side in Port Huron, Michigan, at the age of 84, after suffering a heart attack. He was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on April 1, 1928, son of Persis Bernice Thompson and John Haynes. He attended Waltham schools, excelling in sports, especially ice hockey, which earned him a hockey scholarship to Boston University in 1946, where he played four years of varsity hockey, while earning a degree in Business Administration. It was at Boston University where he met Mabelle Weatherbee Piper of Damariscotta, Maine, who he married in Damariscotta on March 21, 1950. Upon graduation, he was hired by Burroughs Corporation in Boston, for a successfully 35 year career that spanned from entry level sales to upper corporate management. Through promotions, George and Mabelle moved often, leaving Waltham to live in Levittown, Oriskany and Garden City, New York and then to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Fayetteville, New York. He retired in 1985. After retirement, their primary homes were in East Boothbay, Maine and Naples, Florida. They recently moved to Michigan, to be closer to family. George enjoyed living near the ocean, traveling, dining out (he especially loved Maine fried clams), reading about and discussing business, recounting life stories, and being with family and friends. He was a passionate sports fan, especially for teams in Boston, as well as an avid golfer, in his earlier years. George Haynes is survived by his wife, Mabelle of 62 years, four children; Susan M. Haynes of Oneida, New York, Shelley G. Pierce of Paradise, Michigan, Thomas P. Haynes and his wife, Carin Torp of Keene, New Hampshire, and George P. Haynes of Clyde, Michigan, five grandchildren, Jon (Deanna) Markoff of Hempstead, New York, Hayley Carroll of Clinton, New York, Brian, Sara and Joseph Haynes of Clyde, Michigan, brother; Fred (RoxAnn) Haynes of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, sister; Lois (Ollie) Moran of Naples, Florida, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Lloyd, sisters; Eileen and Bernice, and a grandson; Phillip. A memorial service honoring and celebrating his life will be held in Maine at a later date. Inurnment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Damariscotta, Maine. Cremation arrangements by Jowett Funeral Home, Port Huron, Michigan. View obituary and share memories at www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com.

Mr. George I. Haynes

April 1, 1928 - January 9, 2013