John Harris Hayes's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2026 in Wilmington, Massachusetts

John Harris Hayes

March 30, 1943 - January 14, 2026 (82 years old)

Wilmington, Massachusetts

John Harris Hayes's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2026 in Wilmington, Massachusetts

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John Harris Hayes

March 30, 1943 - January 14, 2026 (82 years old)

Wilmington, Massachusetts

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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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nichols Funeral Home



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January 16, 2026

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Tue

Jan 20

Visitation

Nichols Funeral Home
187 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887

Wed

Jan 21

Visitation

Nichols Funeral Home
187 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887

Wed

Jan 21

Funeral Mass

St. Thomas of Villanova Church
126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887

Wed

Jan 21

Burial

Wildwood Cemetery
233 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887

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