Albert J. Hayden of Sharon, formerly of Brockton passed away July 21st at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born in Boston, he graduated from Hyde Park High and attended MIT. He worked for Raytheon Corporation in Waltham for many years before retiring in 1985. He was a member of the Dalhousie Mason’s Lodge in Newtonville for 45 years. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching all the local Boston Sports teams. Beloved husband of Jean C. (Fairfield) and the late Barbara A. Father of Denise Hayden and Christine Atkins both of Brockton and the late Judith Taylor. Step-father of Timothy Tetreault of Blackstone and Eugene Tetreault of Brockton. Brother of Charles Hayden of South Grafton and the late Lester Hayden. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to attend a Funeral service at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday morning at 10. Visitaion prior to the service Wednesday morning from 9 to 10 am. Burial Gethsemane Cemetery, W. Roxbury. Army Veteran WW II.