John Harris Hayes Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 14, 2026, at the age of 82, John Harris Hayes of Wilmington, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though John Harris has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, John Hayes and Doris G. Hayes (Butler); his wife Noreen M. Hayes (Marison); his daughter Sarah Souza (Patrick) of Billerica; his grandchildren, Jacob Souza and Emma Souza; and his sisters, Mary Alice Hantout (Abe) of Jamaica Plain, Eleanor Cooney (Jim) of Alexandria, VA, Frances Hayes of California and Jane Hayes-McKeirnan (Mark) of Oregon. He was also cherished by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

January 16, 2026
Shaun Bona wrote a sympathy message
January 16, 2026
Shaun Bona wrote a sympathy message