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Dennis Hayes Obituary

Hayes Dennis C. Hayes, age 75, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 9, 2016. He was born on December 2, 1940 in Columbus to the late Henry and Mary Hayes. He was a proud graduate of St. Charles Preparatory School (1958). He received his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife Pamela Johnson. He is survived by his sisters, Kathleen "Kitty" Davis of Columbus and Elizabeth "Betsy" Herman of Tampa, Florida; brother, Michael (Peggy) Hayes of Lexington, KY; nieces and nephews, Mary Cline, William Davis, Michael Davis, Patrick Cosby, Daniel Cosby, Julia Herman, Max Herman, Daniel Hayes, and Thomas Hayes; special friend, Karen Bauer; and numerous dear friends. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 East Broad Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Catharine Church, 500 South Gould Road. Burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to offer condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 9 to Apr. 12, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Hayes

24 Entries

Cathy (Bauer) Ellison

April 8, 2017

It's been a year and we still miss you so much.... life is going on but not the same ...
and now mom is there with you. Please give her lots of hugs from us and we miss you guys more and more each day...

Love you!
Cathy & baby Zach

April 16, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of Denny's death. He was a special classmate and friend. We've been gone from Columbus for a number of years and missed the opportunities to see one another regularly, but will keep past memories close. Our prayers are with him & his family.
Richard & Janet Dickas
Jacksonville, FL.

Regina Jaeger Varnado

April 15, 2016

Dear Kitty, Mike and Betsy, I was so sorry to hear of Dennys' passing. He and I grew up together and had wonderful times. As we got older we didn't see each other often but when we did it was just great fun. Something will truly be missing knowing I will not get to see him again. Please accept my sincere condolences. I'm sure you will miss him terribly.

Nancy/Rick Baumann

April 15, 2016

Uncle Denny,
Well, you left us in an unexpected "whirlwind", and we are missing you...your many conversations and sense of humor kept Rick and I balanced throughout each day..your evening 7:25 Jeopardy phone call..the "News" of the day phone calls, along with your laughter and love..you were our family and they are grieving for you as Rick and I are...Karen is devastated with your passing, and she will have our love and support in her recovery...your SPS family will always stay by your side as well as your "special" guardian angel...and what a "Glorious" reunion you will have with all of your loved ones...we will ask God to give us the strength to be strong and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers... we will always cherish our special memories with you...forever in our hearts and prayers...
Nancy and Rick

Jim & Mary Ann Murphy

April 15, 2016

I am sorry to hear of Denny's passing. I have known Denny since we began attending school at St Catherine's. I can still remember Denny standing on the steps of the rectory with the rest of us when our picture was taken of our First Communion class many years ago. I always enjoyed talking to Denny whenever the St Charles class of '58 got together.
Our condolences to his family and friends.

Matt Howard

April 14, 2016

Beth and I have not lived in Columbus since 1965 but we both have so many nice memories of Denny from our days in high school at St Charles as well as our infrequent get-togethers for Class of 58 reunions and other gatherings. When you were with Denny, he always made you laugh with his great since of humor. We only wish we had an opportunity to have spent more time with Denny. He truly was a gentleman.

Always fun to be with...such great fondness and and memories dear friend.

Jeff and Sandra Yarnell

April 13, 2016

Always making friends

April 12, 2016

An honor and joy to know Denny, and to serve with him at SPS. Thank you for your kindness, your humor, your wonderful stories, and for caring about hurting people. Denny is a gem among gems. Welcome home, good and faithful servant. Love you and miss you - thanks for shining a light in this world. -Glenn Stephenson

April 12, 2016

Denny will be missed as he was special to all he met. What a wonderful friend.
Skip & Tresa Keys

Alex Laymon

April 12, 2016

We will all miss Denny's sense of humor and his willingness to always help others. A true gentleman and friend. Rest well, my brother.

April 12, 2016

Kitty, so saddened to read of Denny's passing. One the good guys on the earth. A warm memory of our own and our parents generation is now missing . Wish Nancy and I could be there but we're still in Naples . Sam Muldoon

mike connor

April 12, 2016

my sympathy in your loss of a great friend over the years we had a lot of good times together.also talked on the phone alot he'll be missed we offer our condolences. mike and gerri connor alpharetta ga

April 12, 2016

Denny, Jean and I were truly saddened to learn of your passing. We have so many wonderful memories of you as a person and as a special and loyal friend. All of us members of the class of 1958 were blessed to know each other and you were one of our greatest blessings. Rest in Peace Denny. We will never forget you. Until we meet again, Love, Sam and Jean Hoffman

Cathy Smith

April 12, 2016

Ah Denny. You brightened my life and so many others. You were such an event organizer: I'd pick up the phone and hear "Cathy???" I'd say "Denny???" though I knew it was him. My fondest memory was finding out recently that I was on his "list". You were a wonderful friend and a great SPS volunteer. Miss you already, Denny and love you.

Connie Corrova

April 12, 2016

I want to offer my sympathy in your loss of a very special man. Denny was a great friend of my husband, Frank, who died almost 20 years ago. They shared lots of laughs, sports and pizza!!! I know his passing is difficult and I offer you my condolences. Blessings, Connie Corrova

Mary Brennen-Hofmann

April 12, 2016

I write this with a heavy but hopeful heart. Denny was a wonderful Suicide Prevention Hotline volunteer for 12 years, putting in over 1600 hours of service. He was absolutely dedicated, and helped hundreds of people in crisis, with his empathy and acceptance, as well as his life experience.

But what I will miss most about Denny was his ability to make me (and everyone else) laugh. His way of telling about some of his many "adventures" and his quick come-backs were well-known among the SPS staff and volunteers. No matter how down I was feeling, he could cheer me up, just by being himself. I had so many "therapeutic" laughing fits because of Denny...

I will dearly miss him, but I am expecting more thunderstorms--God will be falling on the floor laughing with Denny in Heaven.

My deep condolences to Denny's family, and to our SPS family.

Mary

Tom & Connie Grosh & family

April 11, 2016

Denny was a great friend to our family and especially to our mother/mother in-law, Karen Bauer. He was a very sweet, funny, and loyal friend, and a huge sports fan. He enjoyed trips to the casino and watching the Buckeyes, and often discussed sports with great gusto with our boys. We will miss him dearly.

The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

April 11, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

ALLEN Reichert

April 11, 2016

Denny was such a warm and caring soul. I, too, met him through his time at SPS. Such a great person who gave to others. My thoughts are with his family.

Dave Celebrezze

April 11, 2016

Always quick to help and such a friendly soul. Denny helped so many people. I will remember his laugh and great sense of humor.

April 11, 2016

Denny was a great friend to the Baumann Family. A very funny person and a great story-teller. We will Miss You Denny!
Andy, Carol, Alex and Zach Baumann

Hinton Family

April 11, 2016

RIP Big Den.

Wendy Ban

April 10, 2016

My heart goes out to all of Denny's family and friends. I met Denny in 2010 as a volunteer at a Suicide Prevention phoneline, and we were shift partners there for some 5 years. He was a great
friend to me - and a beacon of hope and comfort to callers on the line, week after week and year after year. He loved and cared about people, plain and simple - and people sensed that and would open up and talk to him. I was lucky to get to know Denny, and he etched a smile of friendship in my heart that I will hold dear forever.

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