Paula Rose Crawford Hayward

Paula Rose Crawford Hayward "Pitty Pat", age 57, a lifelong resident of Bridgeport. The loving wife of Raymond Hayward, entered into eternal rest Friday, October 9th 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport. Paula was outspoken, a great dancer that enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. Paula was the youngest of eight, the beloved daughter of the late Elliot Riley and Frances Viegas Crawford. Paula was born on Monday, December 2, 1957 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Besides her parents Paula was predeceased by: six siblings, Kevin Crawford, Russell Crawford, David Crawford, Ernest Crawford, Patricia Crawford, Joan Crawford; son, Ernest Crawford; two grandchildren, Deshawn Crawford and A'Miracle Crawford. Paula leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Anntowan Crawford, Teashone Crawford; two sons, Randy Donald, Rakeem Crawford; stepson, Raymond Dwayne Hayward Jr; two brothers, Michael Crawford, Elliot Riley; fivegrandchildren, D'Andre Pagan, Destiny Brown, Nataliana Crawford, Say'Veon Crawford, Dahante Donald; great grandson, D'Andre Pagan Jr. Paula help raised Richard Crawford, Jamala Crawford, David Crawford Johnson. She is also survived by a host of special nieces, nephews cousins, extended family and friends. Friends may greet the family Monday, October 19, 2015 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Ave. Bridgeport, CT. Tel: 203-334-9999. A Home Going Celebration will proceed from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Interment will be held privately. Share a treasured memory of "Paula" or light a virtual candle at www.communityfuneralchapels.com. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Paula Rose Crawford Hayward, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Monday, October 19th, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Service Information Monday, October 19th, 2015 5:00pm, Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Interment Location Private Private Private, CT