Janet Carol Hayes

Janet Carol Hayes, 87, of Yorklyn, DE, a respected Wilmington educator, passed away on Nov. 11, 2022, following a brief illness. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Exton (PA) Senior Living. Until Dec. 2021, she lived independently in her Yorklyn home.

Born in Wilmington, DE, in Dec. 1934 to Frank and Jesse Peoples Hayes, Janet attended the University of Delaware, where she received both a bachelors and masters degree. As a young woman, Janet enjoyed traveling, including to Europe and across the United States. She was also an avid skier and sailor, including sail racing.

“Miss Hayes” taught third grade at Tower Hill School, where she became a leader among the Lower School faculty. In 1985, she was recruited by the Tatnall School as head of its Lower School, a position she held for 17 years. After retiring in 2002, she continued to privately tutor children in reading and math.

In 1979, Janet moved to Yorklyn, where she lived happily with her pet dogs and cats for more than 40 years. She is missed by her neighbors and friends, including those at the Kennett Square YMCA, who enjoyed her company and looked out for her as she aged.

Janet is survived by her nieces, Karen Carapelluci and Sharon Hayes, her great-niece Paula Hayes, and her great-nephew Chris Carapelluci.