Edward S. Hayes Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Edward S. Hayes Jr. of Holden, Massachusetts, departing on October 15, 2025 at the age of 93. Edward leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid Edward farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Edward is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his wife Barbara Hayes (Rugg); and his parents, Edward and Helen Hayes (Armstrong). He is survived by: his children, Edward S. Hayes III of Glendale, AZ and Elizabeth Hayes Fitzsimons (John) of Hingham; his granddaughter Caitlin Fitzsimons (Nicholas LoCastro) of Montclair, NJ; and his great grandchildren, Clark and Carl. He is also survived by niece and several nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Columba Church - Paxton (18 Richards Ave, Paxton, MA 01612). A Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norwich University Army ROTC at giving.norwich.edu or Norwich University, 158 Harmon Dr., Northfield, VT 05663.
