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Francis J. Hayes Jr.

1934 - 2019

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway

Somerville, Massachusetts

Francis Hayes Obituary

HAYES Francis J. Jr., - Of Arlington formerly of Cambridge January 3, 2019. Beloved husband of Mildred L. (Rezendes) Hayes. Loving father of Franny Hayes and his wife Karen of Billerica, David Hayes and his husband Alex of Medford, Lee Regan and her husband Jim of Reading and Michael Hayes and his wife Donna of Bedford. Brother of the late Maureen Haley and Eileen Igoe. Dear grandfather of Dereck, Sean, Ashley, Jaclyn, Michael and Makenzey. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Monday morning at 10:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Agnes Church, Arlington at 11:30. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Sunday 2-5pm. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Late veteran, Korean War, US Army Military Police, retired Captain, City of Cambridge Fire Dept for 32 years. For more information please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Herald from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2019.

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January 7, 2019

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

Jennifer Haley

January 6, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family.

Cheryl Rodrigues-Williams

January 6, 2019

Uncle Franny, you were always very knowledgeable and left me with a thought for the day as I would leave you from a visit. This one stands out the most...."always know your exits". I do this every time I enter a building. Rest peacefully now. Love Cheryl and Bruce

ANGELA & BRIAN KENT

January 6, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie Troy

January 5, 2019

Sorry for your loss.

Ed Oliver

January 5, 2019

Rest in peace Capt.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Carol Bergeron

Sent Flowers

JIMMY WALKER

January 5, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

JIMMY WALKER

January 5, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marta Miller

January 5, 2019

Dear Lee and Family, our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. May he Rest In Peace. With love, Marta (Torres) and Jordanne Miller

steve & jean marifiote

January 5, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Igoe

January 4, 2019

A house on the end of a dead end street
A bumpy, snowy or car filled road
Dreary, drizzly or plain cold
Day or night
Filled with some of the warmest and funniest memories
My Uncle Franny
Laughing
Smiling
Always inviting

Lorraine Butler

January 4, 2019

I don't know you I'm so sorry to hear about your husband passing he is now Resting in peace may god be with you and your family You are all in my prays may god be with you and your family always remember the good times you had with him

Denise West

January 4, 2019

Prayers for his family

Denise West

January 4, 2019

So sorry he was a good man and i loved him and his wife

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Eternal Friendship Remembrance Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

a loved one

Sent Flowers

January 4, 2019

With our deepest sympathies, you are all in our thoughts.
Much Love, Willie and Joanne Ortiz

January 4, 2019

Mr. Hayes you will always be remembered as a kind sole with a wealth of information. Always wanting to keep us all safe. Rest in peace DAD.
Sue Lally

January 4, 2019

Mr. Hayes, This is how I always remembered you. You were a kind sole and a wealth of information, always wanting to keep everyone safe. Rest in Peace
Sue Lally

Gerard Mahoney

January 4, 2019

On behalf of the men and women of the Cambridge Fire Department please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Captain Hayes.
Gerard E. Mahoney
Act. Chief of Department

Carol & Tony Amico

January 4, 2019

Uncle Franny, you will always be loved and missed very much. Our hearts go out to all the family xoxo

Paula Parks

January 4, 2019

Rest in peace Mr. Hayes may you feel light and know how loved your are.

Sue Gilmore

January 4, 2019

Sorry for your Loss

Sue,Derek and Kevin Gilmore

Jen Ermini

January 4, 2019

Sending love, light and healing thoughts to you all. May uncle Franny sleep well,

Diana Brennan

January 3, 2019

My deepest sympathies, you are all in my thoughts ❤

Michael Sullivan

January 3, 2019

To the Hayes Family

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

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Calling hours

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Jan

7

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Jan

7

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Agnes Church

Arlington, MA

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855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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