Dr. John T. "Jack" Hayes

Jack and I met at North High School in Worcester, Mass. in the early 1960's. Jack was 2 years ahead of me. Because he was the tallest tenor and I was the tallest soprano in our school's Mixed Chorus, we were placed side-by-side during performances. That is how we met, and that is where we were when Jack asked me out for our first date. We found that we had many similar interests: our faith journeys, progressive politics, the beauty of the natural world, music, books and lifelong education. We...

It still makes me sad, and I still cry, but I think of him being with me every time a butterfly or dragonfly goes by. A beautiful black and yellow one visited me on the softball field today.

The first month went by so slow. The other months have gone by quickly. It has been a year since we talked to Dad. I do not know what to write anymore. The tears flow with ease. I hope he was proud of me. I was proud of him.
Jonathan (son)

It is the first Father's Day for Jonathan, Dianne, and Robert without their Dad. I know that today they must have been remembering other Father's Days and wishing he were still here. He is in our minds and thoughts so much. I know that he is watching down upon his children and grandchildren and smiling. I am so honored to have had this man for my Father-in-law. We miss you and love you so much. Good luck in that Great race in the sky.

May this day of Easter bring Hope, Faith and Peace to everyone :)
May Dad enjoy a great egg hunt in the skies.
Love, Jonathan and Sadie

The months have gone by fast. It's the holidays, and we miss his smile, his laughter, his companionship. May we all have a happy new year in 2005.
Jonathan

Happy Thanksgiving to all, and to all a good feast.
We can be thankful for knowing my Dad, a great father, a great teacher, a great traveler, a great conversationalist, a great biologist, and a great eater. When my siblings and I couldn't finish the food on our plate, Dad would. May he enjoy a heavenly feast on this Thanksgiving. Our stomachs ache for his presence. May we fill them with great food.
Jonathan (son)

T.G.I.F.
Dad would go to the Village Deli in Augusta for t.g.i.f. He would eat, drink Guiness, and converse.
This is his birthday, and I am sure he would be there for a great party. So, go out today or tonight, eat good food, listen to great music, and remember my Dad with conversation.
Happy Birthday Dad.
Love, Jonathan

This is my speech from the memorial.

Good afternoon. My name is Dianne, and I am the daughter of Dr. John Thompson Hayes, known to many as Jack Hayes, known to me as Dad.

We are gathered here today, not to mark the passing of my Dad, but to celebrate his life.

In no way will I be able to celebrate Saturday, July 31st, 2004. On that weekend, my Dad was planning on being in Portland Oregon for a conference, and in his spare time fit in some sea...