Levis W. Hayward, Jr.

MAYNARD - Levis W. “Bill” Hayward, Jr. 85, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023, in the Life Care Center of Acton. He was born in Worcester on October 5, 1937, the son of the late Levis W. and Lillian (Ryberg) Hayward. Levis graduated from Worcester Academy in 1955 and furthered his education at Clark University and Worcester State College, where he earned a Masters Degree in Education. After college he was employed by the Worcester Foundation for experimental biology. He then taught math and biology at Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton before embarking on a lengthy career in textbook sales for several publishing companies. Levis was a member of Siloam Masonic Lodge in Westborough and a founding member of the Northborough Rotary Club. He was also a member of the Northborough Lion`s Club where he served as past president. Levis was predeceased by his former wife Susan Hayward in 1997 and by his current wife Linda (Gelinas) Hayward in 2022. Bill and Linda lived for many years in Ft. Myers, Florida during which time he belonged to the Araba Shrine where he was an active fundraiser for the Shriner’s children’s charities, most notably as the beloved parade clown, “Rippy Toes.” Levis is survived by his children Melanie Hayward of Jefferson, MA and Jonathan Hayward and wife Kimberly of Matthews, NC; grandchildren, Jaime McNamara, Ashley Noyst, Alyson Martin, Jacob Hayward and Tyler Hayward; stepdaughters, Tara Barrett, Tanya Robideau and Tiffany Mosca, and their extended families. Levis is also survived by his stepson Edward Flanagan, his sister Linda Roehl, and former wife Sharon Foust. A calling hour will be held at Isabelle and Anderson Funeral Home 316 Clarendon St. Fitchburg on Friday July 14, 11:00am-12:00pm. A funeral service will be held at noon at the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery with prayers of Committal in the Pieta Chapel. The family invites everyone to join them for a celebration of life at 2:00 at the Northborough American Legion Post 0234, 402 West Main St. in Northborough. As an alternative to flowers, donations may be made to the Shriner’s Childrens Hospital. (donate.lovetotherescue.org)

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Levis W. Hayward, Jr.

October 5, 1937 - July 7, 2023