Hayden Ford Carrington

Hayden Ford Carrington came into this world on March 11, 2001 as a 9 lb, 21 ½ inch force of life to his ecstatic yet terrified mother, Jessica Montgomery Ford Carrington. Hayden, 16, of Jackson, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his home of an apparent congenital heart ailment. Hayden was a junior at Notre Dame Regional High School where he competed on the successful Bulldog state qualified swim team. He was also a member of the Franciscan Leadership Class , First Friday Men’s Club, Science Club, Blue Crew, Athletes Give Back, FBLA, FCCLA, and a member of the track & field team. On September 10, 2017 he was inducted into the National Honor Society and looking forward to chosen service as a volunteer at The Boys & Girls Club and a summer counselor at Camp Re-NEW-All. Hayden was scheduled for Eucharistic Minister training. He enjoyed being an enthusiastic and proficient lifeguard the past two summers at Cape Splash to meet a young man’s automotive expenses. And, his passion for movie production, actors, and direction made him arguably the family and Notre Dame’s “go to” for all movies classic and recently released flicks. Hayden was undoubtedly also known for his special ride, an automobile bestowed on him from cousin Ryan that not only looks good, but is the loudest in the parking lot. In addition to his mother Jessica he is survived by: grandmother Mary Kay Smith of Charleston, MO; grandfather John (Deanna) Ford, Springfield, MO; aunt/godmother Kristin (Kelly) Kimberling, Ozark, MO; aunt Linda (Ron) Gosche, Cape Girardeau; aunt Carolyn (Owen) Anglum, Houston, TX; aunt Sharon (Jim) Bowden, Shawnee, KS; Cousins/sisters Taylor and Camryn Denny, Ozark, MO; Godfather Ryan(Marilyn) Gosche; Cousins Sarah (Mike) Sargent, St. Louis, MO; Ben ( Ashley) Gosche; Brent (Julie) Anderson; Kristen (Justin) Friedly, Fort Collins, CO; beloved kiddos Blake and Kristin Anderson, Joe and Mina Gosche; Olivia Sargent, Mila and Maggie Gosche; and extended family Michaele(Jim) and Luke Riley. Hayden was quick-witted, funny, and softly sarcastic. He loved television’s “ The Office”, “Parks & Rec” and anything Marvel. One of Hayden’s favorite quotes was written by author Charles Dickens and utilized by Batman’s police commissioner Gordon: “It is a far, far better thing that I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.” Friends may call 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Notre Dame Regional High School. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau with The Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Hayden Ford Carrington Memorial Fund at youcaring.com (Search for Hayden Carrington). Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Hayden Ford Carrington

March 11, 2001 - October 8, 2017