George Hayes

George Emerson Hayes, 87, of Holliston passed away peacefully at Timothy Daniels House in Holliston on Aug. 22. Born in Boston on March 29, 1935, he was the son of the late Vincent and Rose (Jordan) Hayes. He was the husband of 59 years to the late Ann “Nancy” Elizabeth (O’Leary) Hayes, who recently passed away. Together they raised a loving family in Holliston, where they resided for 56 years.

George was a dedicated employee at Roche Brothers in Natick for many years before retiring in 2000. He was an avid golfer enjoying his downtime, primarily at Pinecrest Golf Club in Holliston, where he also was a ranger. He usually could be found at Cornell’s Irish Pub in Hopkinton on a Saturday, hanging out with his buddies and relaxing over lunch with his children.

George is survived by his beloved five children and their spouses, Stephen Hayes and wife Christina of Whitinsville, Chris Hayes and wife Grace of Medway, Kelley Lebow and husband Christopher of Mendon, Joseph Hayes and wife Nicole of San Francisco, and John Hayes of San Francisco. He also leaves behind 11 loving grandchildren, Joshua Hayes, Kasey Hayes, Jack Hayes, Nicole Intinarelli, Michael Lebow, Jake Lebow, Gabriel Hayes, Lucas Hayes, Mackenzie Hayes, Madison Hayes and Brooklyn Hayes, and three great-grandchildren, Cheyanne Hayes, Delilah Hayes and Landyn Lebow. Dear to George’s heart was his brother, Frederick Hayes, and Frederick’s wife, the late Geraldine. George also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place on Friday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington Street.

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