Donald G. Hayes, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 31, 2012, at his home.
Don was born Oct. 23, 1943, in Wayland, a son of Glennes and Clara (Pickering) Hayes. He was a boiler attendant at the Gunlocke Chair Co., retiring after 43 years of dedicated service. In addition to his parents, Don was also predeceased by a brother, Glennes Jr., two sisters, Beulah and Glena and a niece, Judy.
Don was a life member of the Wayland Fire Department. Don enjoyed traveling and woodworking, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Don is survived by his wife, Joyce; his sons, Michael Hayes and David Hayes, both of Wayland; Glenn Hayes of University Place, Wash.; and Christopher (Theresa) Hayes of Katy, Texas, daughter-in-law, Judi Hayes; his grandchildren, Breehna, Garrett, Colin, Araya, James, Paityn and Christlyn; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lois, Marie, Gene, June, Sharon, Bud, Leo, Gip and Lyle; many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friend Jody and her children.
Friends called Friday and Saturday at Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 300 W. Naples St., Wayland, where a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Contributions may be made to the Wayland Fire Department or the Vincent House in memory of Don. Those who wish to light a memory candle for Don may do so at bairdfuneralhomes.com.
Donald G. Hayes, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 31, 2012, at his home.
Don was born Oct. 23, 1943, in Wayland, a son of Glennes and Clara (Pickering) Hayes. He was a boiler attendant at the Gunlocke Chair Co., retiring after 43 years of dedicated service. In addition to his parents, Don was also predeceased by a brother, Glennes Jr., two sisters, Beulah and Glena and a niece, Judy.
Don was a life member of the Wayland Fire Department. Don enjoyed traveling and woodworking, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Don is survived by his wife, Joyce; his sons, Michael Hayes and David Hayes, both of Wayland; Glenn Hayes of University Place, Wash.; and Christopher (Theresa) Hayes of Katy, Texas, daughter-in-law, Judi Hayes; his grandchildren, Breehna, Garrett, Colin, Araya, James, Paityn and Christlyn; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lois, Marie, Gene, June, Sharon, Bud, Leo, Gip and Lyle; many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friend Jody and her children.
Friends called Friday and Saturday at Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 300 W. Naples St., Wayland, where a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Contributions may be made to the Wayland Fire Department or the Vincent House in memory of Don. Those who wish to light a memory candle for Don may do so at bairdfuneralhomes.com.
