Tom Hayes

June 17, 1939 - January 26, 2020

Born on June 17, 1939 and passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 26, 2020 at 80 years of age. Loving husband of Isabel (nee Byrne) with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage. Devoted father of Theresa, Patricia (Robert), Mary Sue Gibson (Jeff) and the late Bernard (1996). He will be missed by his beloved Morgan Gibson, his one and only precious granddaughter that added a twinkle to his eye. Son of the late Frank and Dorothy Hayes. Son-in-law of the late Patrick and Lucille Byrne. Loving brother of Eleanor Else (late Robert), Nancy McCoy (late Jack), Dorothy Hayes (Norbert), Fran Myers (Bruce), Gloria Reaume, Ron (Maria) and Bill (Bea). Predeceased by his siblings Peter (late Helen), James (JoAnn), Pat (Rose Claire), Marilyn Craig (Ted), Leo (late Ethel), Julia Lankin (late Hank), Maxine Mahon (late Ed), Harold Hayes (late Kay), Bob Turton (late Barb) and John Turton. Brother-in-law of Veronica Benoit (Louis), Richard Byrne (Donna), Beatrice Shanahan (late Garnet), late Gerry Byrne, Suzanne Nardone (Lou) and Becky Tracey (Joe). Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Tom was an active member of St. Mary's RC Church; Knights of Columbus Maidstone Council # 9226; Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201 – Essex. He enjoyed playing euchre and cheering on many sports teams with his little boss beside him. Tom retired from Chrysler after 31 years of service. He was a member of Unifor Local # 444. Special thanks to the ICU at the Ouellette Campus for all your support and exceptional care. Tom is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish, K of C prayers followed by a Legion Service on Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. On Friday, friends are invited to meet the family after 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (12048 County Rd. 34) followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Essex Area Foodbank. You may send your condolences or share memories online at www.kennedyfh.com