Haldeen Delay French

Haldeen “Hallie” Delay (Haynes) French, 86, of Hudson, Ma. passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Marlborough, Massachusetts, after a period of declining health.

Hallie was born in Marlborough, MA. The daughter of the late Kenneth R. and W. Norma (Fox) Haynes. She lived her whole life in Hudson, attending Hudson schools and graduating from Hudson High School.

Hallie worked for the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance for 25 years. After retiring she went to work for Hudson Savings Bank, now Avidia Bank, retiring after 14 years. She then worked part time jobs in local retail and gift shops.

Hallie was an accomplished equestrian. As a 4-H member in her youth she won many show ribbons in local horse shows throughout her teenage years. Among her beloved horses at that time were Peggy, Brandy and Chubby. In her adult life she continued to ride whenever she could find the time, sometimes with her granddaughters Samantha and Candace. Hallie was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hudson and a member of the Hudson Historical Society.

Hallie is survived by her son, David French of Fitzwilliam, N.H. And her daughter Carla J. (French) Charter, of Phillipston, Ma.and her husband William, five grandchildren, Candace Maxim of Princeton, Ma., Michelle Herra of Saint Marie, Idaho, Samantha Holland of Lynn, Ma., Halden Charter and Matthew Charter both of Phillipston, Ma., four great grandchildren, Lincoln Maxim of Princeton, Ma. Jonah Herra and Joshua Estrada of Saint Marie, Idaho and Jade Holland of Lynn, Ma. She is also survived by one sibling, Kenneth R. Haynes, Jr. and his wife Geraldine of Salem, N.H. as well as her sister-in law Marilyn of Barre, Ma. four nieces and two nephews. She is also survived by her lifelong friend Charlene Curley of Hudson, Ma. and her cousin Phyllis Korsak of Worcester, Ma. She is pre-deceased by two brothers, Robert C. Haynes of Hudson, Ma. And Mont Vernon N.H. and William Haynes of Barre, Ma.

In accordance with Hallie wishes her family and close friends will gather to celebrate her life at a private service at the family gravesite at Forestvale Cemetery on July 10th, 2025 at 11:00 AM.

As a horse lover Hallie expressed her wishes that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, P.O. Box 998, Hot Springs, South Dakota, 57747. www.wildmustangs.com