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Mary HAYES Obituary
Mary was born in Virginia, March 2, 1922, to the late Guy Charles and Marian Kelly Livsie. She was a member of Denbigh Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed raising and showing Shetland Sheep dogs and in the last years had a special Welsh Corgi "Chris". Mary loved gardening and reading. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, whose absence in our lives will be deeply mourned. May her wonderful spirit live on and may her memory be eternal.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Sanford Hayes; daughter, Marian Hayes Olmstead; and grandson, Jonathan Paul Hogge.
She is survived by daughters, Paula Wheat and husband, Richard, Jean Farrar and husband, George, Kathleen Hogge and husband, Charles;
son, Paul Guy Hayes and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Kelly Tanner, Nicholas Farrar, Lee Gonzalez, Hilary Hymel, Adam Hogge, Neal Wheat, Alexandra Farrar and Grant Hogge; and great-granddaughter, Emily Tanner.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcome, or contributions in Mary's memory may be given to the American Diabetes Association, 870 Greenbriar Circle, Greenbriar Tower II, Suite 404, Norfolk, VA 23320. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Goodwyn
September 26, 2021
Still miss Mama Hayes
everytime I drive down Lucus Creek. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 7, 2010
Al and I had known Mary for over 30 years. I travelled with her to many dog shows and listened to her many wonderful stories about her family and the dog world. She was always sensible, caring, and pretty adventurous and we had great times. We send our sympathy to her family and know she will be greatly missed.
Liz Bianchi, Chesapeake, VA
Kathy and Amigo
Kathy Goodwyn
October 6, 2010
From dogs, to horses, to school, to life - Mary Hayes and her family were an important part of growing up. I learned so much about life, animal care, and just getting along from you all. Mary truly shaped a large part of my growing up. After 30 years off, I have returned to horses - where I first met Mary. I never see a piece of bailing twine on the ground that I do not think of Kathy and her unfortunate mare. From that sad accident I learned to never take a chance with an animal. Stop, pick it up, put it away or don't do it in the first place. In spite of some sadness, the Hayes family contributed to many of the best moments of my life. Mama Hayes was always there for all of us.
My thought and prayers go with you as you face the coming days. May you find God's Grace and Care as you celebrate the life of this remarkable lady.
Tommy Wheat
October 4, 2010
Paula,Kathy,Jean,Gabby and familes,
Betty, Heather, Tommy II and I were so saddened to hear of Mrs. Hayes passing. So many fond memories I have of her and of these families. Our hearts go out to each of you in your time of mourning.
Pam Bates
October 3, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. I learned a lot from Mary and I will always keep a special place in my heart. Love Pam
Pamela Bates
October 3, 2010
MS.Hayes has been a blessing to me these past years. I learned alot from her. She will be sadly missed and I will always keep a space in my heart.Love you,Pam
Nicholas Farrar
October 2, 2010
Nana
I just want to say that I love you. It was sad to here that you are gone, even though I know you are in a better place, it feels a bit like the end of an era. Our last grandparent passing on. I have been thinking a lot today about working in your garden during the summers for pocket money, planting tomatoes and flowers, dodging dog poop with the lawnmower, lunches and long afternoons with everyone
together at colony road during the holidays, the crab apple tree in the front yard, all of your funny sayings, calling me fat Ryan, giving me a hard time for always living outside of Newport News, the beach room, Pawpaw giving insulin shots, ET and the rest of the dog pound, your old lady afro and the proud look you had at times.
I guess it has just made me realize how important you are to me. All those things are deeply ingrained in me and I feel proud to be a part of our family. I love you all so much.
Your Grandson Nicholas
Mary Wheat
October 2, 2010
I send my condolences to Mary's family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sheri Blake
October 1, 2010
I am truly saddened by Mary's passing, she was my "mentor" in Shelties over 25 years ago, my heartfelt sympathies go to her family, she was a great lady and will be truly missed.
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