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Memorial Service

Oct. 11, 2025

2:00 p.m.

Carleton-Willard Village

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WILLIAM HAYS Obituary

HAYS, Attorney William C. Of Bedford, formerly of Lexington, died on September 23, at the age of 92. Bill is survived by his wife of 69 years, Susanne Whitcomb Hays; daughter, Karen and her husband, Spencer, of North Easton, MA; their sons, Henry and Avery and his wife, Anna; and their children, Esme and Holden; son, Andrew and his wife, Ellen; their sons, William and Jackson of Atascadero, CA; son, Peter, his wife, Sharon, of Medford, MA; and their sons, Benjamin and Owen; and his brother, Stephen, of Springfield, MA. He was predeceased by his brother, David. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 11, at 2 P.M., at Carleton-Willard Village, 100 Old Billerica Road, Bedford, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Appalachian Mountain Club, 10 City Square, Ste. 2, Boston, MA 02129. For obituary, please visit www.bedfordfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2025.

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for WILLIAM HAYS

Oct

11

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Carleton-Willard Village

100 Old Billerica Road, Bedford, MA

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Bedford Funeral Home - Bedford

167 Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730

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Larry White

Earlier today

Sorry for your loss.
I work with your son Peter.

Sharon Donahue

Earlier today

I always enjoyed talking with Bill. He made you feel like the most important person in the room with something interesting to share.

Maureen Melanson-Hynes

Earlier today

My condolences on the loss of your father. I have fond memories of Mattapoisett and remember your father as a kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace.

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