Dorothy A. Hayes

HAYES, Dorothy A. (Briscoe) 88, of Wayland, wife of the late John E. Hayes died Monday, November 3, 2008 at McLean in Simsbury, CT. She was born December 19, 1919 in Springfield, daughter of the late John and Lottie Briscoe and had lived in Wilbraham for 44 years prior to moving to Wayland in 1999. Dorothy was a graduate of the Springfield Classical High School, Class of 1936. She married John in Springfield on December 1, 1946. Mrs. Hayes was a Bookkeeper for several companies including General Electric in Burlington, VT, F.L. Roberts Oil Company in Indian Orchard, Mel Ruben's My Sisters Closet in Springfield and Forbes and Wallace in Springfield for many years prior to her retirement. Dorothy enjoyed crafts having been a seamstress, making children's and doll clothing and coats and was a talented folk and stenciling artist, rug braider and upholsterer. She loved to spend time in her vegetable and flower gardens. Dorothy was an expert cook and hostess, cooking outstanding meals and setting some of the most beautiful tables her guests have ever seen. She was a member of the Wayland Senior Center and the Grace Union Church in Wilbraham. She is survived by her three daughters and two sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Robert Weiler of Wayland, Joan and Frank Kuzmin of Simsbury, CT and Carol J. Hayes of New Salem; her sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Donald Hosmer of Florida; six grandchildren, Andrew, Carolyn and Kathleen Kuzmin and Kate, Michael and Meghan Weiler and three nieces. Dorothy's family would like to thank the nurses and staff at St. Francis Hospital, 7th Floor and at McLean for their outstanding and compassionate care. There are no calling hours. Funeral service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Wayland Senior Center, 41 Cochituate Rd., Wayland, MA 01778. Vincent Funeral Home, Simsbury, CT is assisting the family with the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.vincentfuneralhome.com.