ROY P. HAYES

ROY P. HAYES - COLCHESTER - Roy P. Hayes, 85, a longtime resident of Colchester, died peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. Roy was born in Burlington on Oct. 8, 1925, the son of Melwood and Eugene (Oliver) Hayes. He served his country during World War II for the United States Navy and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Roy was a selfemployed painter in the area for many years. He enjoyed fishing, joking, and having fun with family and friends. Some of his happiest times were camping in Maine with his family, especially with his grandson, Travis. Roy was predeceased by his wife, Gertrude (Dennis) Hayes; and his brother, James Hayes. He is survived by five children, Wayne Hayes and his wife, Dana, Gary Hayes and his wife, Greer, Bruce Hayes, Timothy Hayes, and Judy Hayes; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul Hayes; two sisters, Ruth Fontaine, and Jean Messier and her husband, Marcel; nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, Maddie. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, July 31, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m., with a service by the VFW Post #782 at 3 p.m., at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski. Funeral services celebrating Roy's life will be held at LaVigne Funeral Home on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow with military honors accorded Mr. Hayes at Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.