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WILLIAM HAYES Obituary

HAYES, William J. In Boston, formerly of Dorchester, died January 13, 2020. Bill was a financial planner for Bradford Trust and Colonial Mutual Funds for many years. He was a graduate of Boston College High School, Class of 1958, and Boston College, Class of 1962. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was the beloved son of the late William J. and Anna M. (Lehane) Hayes. Brother of the late John A. and his wife Katherine T. Hayes. Devoted uncle of Kevin and his wife Alice Hayes of California, John and his wife Carol Hayes of Danvers, Ken Hayes and his wife Casey Shouse of New Hampshire, and Kathy Hayes of Quincy. Great-uncle of Brendan, Dylan, Owen, and Perry Hayes, Christine and her husband Jeff Weller, Kevin Hayes, Jr. and his wife Jenny, and Conor Hayes. Great-great-uncle of Caroline Hayes, and Brooks Weller, Liam, Cate, Aidan, and Isla Hayes. Lifelong friend of Joseph Sullivan of Dorchester. Survived by many cousins and dear friends. Family and friends will honor and remember Bill's life by gathering for a Funeral Mass in Loyola Chapel at Boston College High School, 150 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester on Wednesday morning, January 22, at 11 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to Boston College High School Scholarship Fund, 150 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02125. For guestbook, please visit www.jmurphyfh.com Arrangements by the Murphy Funeral Home, DORCHESTER.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2020.

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Bill Jones

March 25, 2022

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Bill was kind, caring and had a great sense of humor. He will be sorely missed.

Sandra Branch

February 19, 2021

May you rest in peace and rise in Gods glory.

Katherine Hayes

January 15, 2020

My uncle Bill was the kindest gentleman, an avid reader and history buff. Always with a smile, quick wit and best wishes for all. I will miss you, Billy!

Kathy Grace

January 15, 2020

Never heard him say a bad word about anyone. Bill was kind, gentle and stubborn. My nickname for him wasWillie the Walker. Walked everywhere. No question that he's up with his family.

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