Robert "Bob" Caldwell Hayden, 77, of Forward Township, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. Bob, the son of Frank G. Hayden Jr. and Marion Caldwell Hayden, was born October 17, 1946.

Raised in Forward Township, Bob was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, class of 1964. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science from West Virginia University in 1968 and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. After graduation from WVU, Bob worked alongside his father at the family dairy farm, Mentor Farms in Forward Township, for more than two decades. His career transitioned from being a full-time dairy farmer to working as a heavy equipment operator; however, he continued to pursue his passion for farming until his passing.

He was an active member of Freemasonary and was a past officer of Charleroi-Monongahela Lodge, Monessen Chapter, Washington Council, McKean Commandary, and Mon Valley AMD. Bob was also a member of Keystone Priory, Red Cross of Constatine, St. Thomas of Acon, Valley of Pittsburgh Scottish Rite, Knight Masons, and York Rite College.

Bob is survived by his three children, Amy (Aaron) Bernett of Gibsonia, R.C. (Andrea) Hayden Jr. of Sewickley, and Mackenzie (Craig) Russell of Lawrence, and four grandchildren, Hanna Bernett, Molly Bernett, Kaitlyn Hayden, and Amelia Hayden. He is also survived by his siblings, Beth "Elizabeth" Backus of Monongahela and Frank G. (Sandy) Hayden III of Forward Township, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Frye Funeral Home, 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Monongahela Cemetery.

The Charleroi-Monongahela Lodge will conduct masonic services Friday evening at 7:00 PM in the funeral home.

Donations may be made in honor of Bob to the Children's Dyslexia Centers (a charity of Scottish Rite Freemasonary). https://www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org/