Richard H. Hayes Obituary
Richard H. Hayes (Wilmington, Delaware) passed away on September 25, 2026. Richard, born on September 3, 1941, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Doris Hayes; his children, Robert "Bob" Hayes and Jinni Butz; his brother Robert "Bob" Hayes; his brothers-in-law, John Bogucki and Robert Aram; and his brother Roger Hayes (Daniel Butz).
He is survived by: his father Richard Hayes; his wife Nancy Hayes (Aram); his daughter Dawn Hayes Roth; his grandsons, Nathaniel Butz, Oliver Butz, Jack Roth, Alexander Roth and Christopher Hayes; his siblings, Doris Bogucki and Ronald "Ron" Hayes (Suzanne); his sister-in-law Kimberly Hayes; Heidi. He is also survived by his extended family and many dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Mealey Funeral Home (2509 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either: American Lung Association (https://donate.lung.org), 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150 Chicago, IL 60601, Humane Animal Partners, Attn: Philanthropic Team, 455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713.
