Francis William "Billy" Hayden, 59 of Hollywood, MD died April 14, 2012 at Hospice House of St. Mary's. Born October 10, 1952 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph Aloysius Hayden, Sr. and Ann Juanita (Abell) Hayden. He was the second oldest of six boys.

Billy graduated from Chopticon High School in 1970. He had an interest in becoming a brick mason which was his occupation for over 35 years. Billy had a passion for playing softball and was inducted into the St. Mary's County Young Men's Softball League Hall of Fame on October 19, 1985. He also played on the men's horseshoe league for many years, and continued to watch the games when he retired from playing. Billy also played on shuffleboard, pool and dart leagues over the years.

Billy is survived by his wife of fourteen years, Janet Hayden, his children, Cheryl Wheeler of Hollywood, MD, Daryl Thompson of Hollywood, MD and Corrine Sanbrook of Lexington Park, MD and grandchildren, Peyton, Shawn, Kerri, Savannah and Brayden. He is also survived by his siblings, Joseph Hayden, Jr., Daniel Hayden, John "Hank" Hayden, Kenny "Chuck" Hayden and Jimmy Hayden.

Billy was diagnosed with colon cancer in July of 2005 and went through many surgeries with hopes to be here for his family and friends. He especially wanted to watch his granddaughter Peyton grow up. He will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him, but to know he is not suffering anymore is a blessing of its own.

Family will receive friends for Billy's Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 f from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43927 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Hayden, Hank Hayden, Danny Miedzinski, Danny Hayden and Daryl Thompson. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Lacey and Mickey Hayden.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.