"I was just telling someone about a cherished high school memory from Mr. Haywood's Readings in Drama class. He took us into the city to see a play we had studied. He was such a kind and caring teacher. Class of '82"
In loving memory of
Paul J. Haywood
July 25, 1939 - May 23, 2015
Paul J. Haywood, 75, of Newport, died Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Newport Hospital. Paul was born July 25, 1939, in Joliet, IL, the son of the late Harold and Margaret (Prodehl) Haywood. He was the husband of Margaret (Scott) Haywood for 45 years. Paul grew up in Joliet, IL, and began his teaching career there after graduating from DePaul University. He moved to Homewood-Flossmoor High School in 1968, where he taught English and debate and was head debate coach. While there, he received the Teacher of the Year award numerous times. He also served as the president of the Illinois Speech and Theater Association and several terms as a member of the Homewood schoolboard. Retiring after 35 years, he and his wife moved to Newport. However, he could not help but be drawn back to the classroom and began working as an adjunct professor at Roger Williams University, where he worked for the last 10 years. He and Margaret were parishioners of St. Josephs Church.He is survived by his wife Margaret (Scott) Haywood of Newport, a son Josh Haywood of Naples, FL, a daughter Jennie Howell and her husband Jason of Narragansett, RI, and two granddaughters, Alexandra and Samantha Howell. He also leaves a sister Barbara McCabe of Joliet, IL, a sister-in-law Mary Redgate of Middletown, and his nieces and nephews Paul and Mark McCabe, Margie Moll, Kristin Briese, Dan, Chris, and Kathy Redgate and Karin Tomis. Calling hours will be Sunday, May 31, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.The funeral will be held on Monday, June 1, at 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Josephs Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 260 West Exchange Street, Suite 102-B, Providence, RI 02903. Cemetery Details St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Brown's Lane Middletown, RI, 02842 Visitation MAY 31. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service JUN 1. 10:00 AM St. Josephs Church 5 Mann Avenue Newport, RI, US, 02840
Tributes
"I will really miss Paul, especially his giving spirit, and his love for teaching and devotion to his students. My condolences to his family."
"Ed Rocco & your Friends on the New England Area Sales team purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Paul J. Haywood."
"Enchanted Cottage was purchased for the family of Paul J. Haywood."
"a wonderful teacher...graduate of the HF High class of 2000 and i have not forgotten him! such a character. my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. may his memory be a blessing."
"Mr. Haywood will remain one of my main inspirations. As a teacher and friend, he almost single-handedly turned my life around. He had the prophetic vision to say that I'd one day have the special career I do, when no one else would've thought it, not even me. What a kind, loving man, who offered me the sort of freedom to thrive when so much in school and out of school wouldn't. We didn't agree on politics one bit and at the beginning or end of the day none of that matters. "Water is the only drink for a man, except gin," on his wall. Yes, what a person. I could never thank him enough. B.R."
"P. J. Haywood was one of my favorite high school teachers at Homewood Flossmoor High School back in the late 1960's. I was so sorry to see that he has left this world, althought I am sure he left it in a better place for his wonderful sense of humor, genius, and teaching.My sincere condolances to his family and friends.Debbie Martin Barford"
"Beautiful Dreams was purchased for the family of Paul J. Haywood."