Dennis-Hayes-Obituary

Dennis Hayes

Ypsilanti, Michigan

04/25/1941 - 10/24/2025

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DIED
October 24, 2025
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Ypsilanti, Michigan

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On the morning of October 24th, 2025, Dennis Michael Hayes (Denny) passed away peacefully at home from complications due to congestive heart failure. Born in Detroit on April 25, 1941, he was the first child of Dr. Louis Francis Hayes and Catherine Cora Wallace Hayes. He is preceded in death by...

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So sorry to hear this, Mary Ellen. The neighborhood got more boring after you all moved away. Take care... We will always remember your one of a kind husband.

So very sorry to hear this My heart goes out to you

Mentor to many, unselfish to his core, generous to all. A dear friend. Andrew Fanta.

I was Denny's doctor for and it was always interesting to care for him. He was an "original". He was usually involved in something political that was challenging to the status quo in a good way. We had many laughs. Thanks, Dennis!

I met Denny through my life long friend Norm. They both convinced me to leave my job at Model Cities and join the law coop. Denny became a dear friend and a mentor. He was always generous with his time, advice, and humor. With my wife Barbara, we had great times with Mary Ellen, Denny, and Norm at many Jazzfests. I learned a lot from Denny and I will miss him.

I was close to Denny's family during high school. Denny had graduated a year before me, but came home often. One time he and I took their Lincoln down to Mt. Pleasant for service. He was in a second car, I drove the Lincoln. He was leading, I was following. We probably averaged 100 mph. We got to the dealership without incident, dropped it off. Returned after going to a restaurant for breakfast and asked how the repair was going. They said it had just then cooled off enough for them to...

I have fond memories of Denny from when I would visit my cousin Norm at the law co-op on Friday afternoons and we would throw darts and just hang out. Condolences to all his family and friends. RIP Denny

He helped many people out. He set a standard of doing clean business.

I knew Denny through my husband Norm. Both men practiced law always on the side of the people and their rights. Denny was a really good man. He and Norm shared a lifelong friendship until Norm passed in June 2024. I know they are together somewhere hatching some new ways to help our country get out of this mess. Enjoy life on the other side Denny. Alice