ANDOVER – Carol A. Hyland, 87, passed away Saturday (June
29, 2019) at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wellsville
following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Hyland was born on March 4, 1932 in Belmont to Gordon
L. and Loretta (Metzler) Payne. She was a 1951 graduate of Alfred-Almond
Central School. On March 31, 1951, at the Blessed Sacrament rectory in Andover,
she married Paul K. Hyland, who predeceased her on Sept. 15, 2015.
Carol worked as a senior cook for ACES on the Alfred State
College campus for 25 years.
Carol is survived by four sons, Terry (Linda) Hyland of Perry,
John (Jeanne) Hyland of Andover, Timothy (Mary) Hyland of Almond and Robert
(Amy) Hyland of Manassas, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Payne of N.C. and
Lorraine Joyce of Andover; two brothers-in-law, Gerald “Jerry” Perry of Andover
and Carl Atwell of Quincy, Ill.
Additionally, she is survived by 12 grandchildren, Kevin
(An) Hyland of Perry, Sean (Phebeka) Hyland of Alfred Station, Jeremy Hyland of
Springdale, Utah, Julie (Jeff) Bridge, Jody Niedermaier, Jessica (Paul)
Wieszczyk and John J. Hyland, all of Andover, Mark (Tracy) Hyland of Mt. Dora,
Fla., Marcy (Todd) Braasch of Orlando, Fla. Christopher Hyland of Alaska,
Nicholas Hyland of Almond and Adam (Nick) Hyland of Manhattan; 11 great
grandchildren with two coming soon; one great great-grandchild; and several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, Carol was predeceased by one
sister, Judith “Judy” Perry and two brothers, David (Nancy) Payne and Norman
Payne.
Carol enjoyed her husband’s love of travel and country
music. They took many bus trips together to places like Branson, Mo. and
Wheeling W.V. They also shared their love of “Friday Fish Fry”, a weekly date
that became part of their routine.
As a young girl, Carol grew up on the farm. She was active
in the 4-H and developed her gift of helps. As newly married, she helped her
husband clean the sap buckets on the back porch of their house, an annual
event.
Carol was known for her kindness. Her family and friends
often remarked how easily it was for her to be kind to anyone she met. Everyone
who knew her loved her. Her friends and coworkers often keep in touch over the
years.
It goes without saying; her family was the greatest
recipient of her kindness and love. She attended all of her children and
grandchildren’s events and loved the times the family got together for special
events. Her love of cooking and baking, especially her chocolate cake was a big
hit with everyone.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at
Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on
Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church in Andover with Rev. John
Cullen as celebrant. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Online
condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Carol’s name may be made to Hart
Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 East State St., Wellsville, NY 14895.
