Photo courtesy of Biega Funeral Home - Middletown
Middletown, Connecticut
Apr 7, 1939 – Oct 3, 2025 (Age 86)
James B. Hayes, 86, of East Haddam, beloved husband of, Kathleen (Simler) Hayes, died Friday, October 3, 2025, at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Meriden, son of the late James and Dorothy (Knapp) Hayes. James was a veteran serving with the US Army. Prior to his retirement, he worked for...
Read More"My condolences, Kathy....I am so sorry to hear about the loss of, Jim. My heart goes out to you..." We worked together many years at P&WA Assembly / Test, and later at Technical Publications where he was a well regarded Supervisor.
Mike Berch
October 10, 2025 | Glastonbury, CT | Coworker
James was my big brother, 9 years older than I. My favorite memory was riding on the back of his Cushman motor scooter by the waffle wall near red bridge. I will miss him and his humor.
Robert Hayes
October 08, 2025 | Meriden, CT | Family
James, or Jimmy as I knew him, was my eldest cousin. He was 15 years older than I, so we weren't exactly contemporaries, but I remember when he was stationed in El Paso, Texas, while in the army. When he returned I saw him often at family gatherings, especially while he and his family lived in my grandmother's old house on Avery Avenue in Meriden, at the other end of my parents' lot. It was always an enjoyable time getting together with the Hayes clan!
One interesting note: My father...
Ann Morris
October 08, 2025 | Durham, NC | Family
I will always cherish the beautiful memories of my Dad. Thank you for loving me.
Cheri Busca
October 07, 2025 | Dunnellon, FL | Daughter
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Connie Boucher
October 07, 2025 | Unionville, CT | Friend
