TESH, Mrs. Sharon (nee Hayes) - Of St. Thomas, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late John A. Tesh (2015). Dearly loved aunt of Catherine Breutigam (Keith) of Mississauga, Tracey Hayes of Belmont, and Odeine Giilck of Waterloo. Cherished great aunt of Bradly Breutigam and Tyler Hayes. Dear step-mother of Frances Ames (Bill) of Kissimmee, FL. Loving sister of the late Michael Hayes (2004). Dear niece of Mildred Favaloro of London, and the late Harold Sleith. Also survived by several cousins. Born in St. Thomas, ON, she was the daughter of the late George and Geraldine (nee Sleith) Hayes. Sharon graduated from Arthur Voaden Secondary School and the St. Thomas Business College. She was employed in the banking business for 30 years. Sharon was a member of the St. Thomas Community Church. Relatives and friends will be received by the family on Friday afternoon, September 23rd from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the SIFTON FUNERAL HOME , 118 Wellington St., St. Thomas (519-631-1160) where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 10:30 a.m. Following cremation, private interment in Mount Brydges Cemetery. Memorial donations to the St. Thomas Community Church will be gratefully acknowledged.