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Gavin Hayes Obituary
Born: January 19, 1972
Died: October 12, 2021
Gavin A. Hayes, age 49, of Geneva, fought the good fight for three years against B-Cell Histiocyte Rich T- Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. His body may have broken, but Gavin's spirit stayed strong, and his ever-present sense of humor remained sharp, even into his last days. He was finally freed and won eternal life on October 12, 2021, surrounded not only by the love and prayers of his family but that of his family of firefighters and community of friends.
He was born January 19, 1972, in St. Charles to proud parents, John and Melissa (Stembridge) Hayes.
The world is darker with his absence, but his memory shines bright to lead the way for others who will never forget his love, friendship and the impact he had on so many.
He will be forever loved by his wife, Christina and their children Jordan, 14, and Eli, 11; his mother and stepfather, Melissa and Phil Conley; his stepmother Marilyn Hayes; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a family of friends that stretches farther than the eye can see.
He joins in Heaven his maternal and paternal grandparents, and his father, John M. Hayes.
Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m., with a special "walk-through" of his family of firefighters beginning at 7p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at Chapel Street Church, Keslinger Campus, 3435 Keslinger Rd, Geneva, IL 60134. A funeral service to celebrate his life will begin at 12 noon, Saturday, October 23, also at the church. Graveside services will follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that all donations go to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Lurie Children's Hospital, . You can give online at www.stjude.org or https://give.luriechildrens.org. To mail donations, please send in Gavin's name St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | 225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611.You can share memories and tributes on the Conley Funeral Home Facebook Page, or at www.conleycare.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gavin Hayes
Sponsored by Conley Funeral Home - Elburn.
4 Entries
Kathleen Brooks
October 22, 2021
I'm truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends who loved him so much. You may not be here in body but you will live on through the spirit and memories everyone carries in their hearts of you.
Marilyn Franklin
October 22, 2021
It is a statement to the quality of Gavin's life that so many say he will be missed because of his concern for others.
I 'm only sorry I did not have the chance to know him better.
Please know that I will keep all of you in my prayers.
I know that he is with our God and finally at peace and without pain.
With God's blessings, I send my love,
Marilyn Franklin
Steven Davis
October 20, 2021
It was my pleasure to know Gavin. He was an awesome husband and father. Christie, you both raised 2 of the best kids ever. My sincerest sympathies.
Dawn Lutz
October 20, 2021
Gavin was the epitome of a man who loved his family and others. I really appreciated both he and Christina as involved parents, keeping me informed of his battle with cancer and its affect on Eli. My deepest sympathies to you all.
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Conley Funeral Home - Elburn116 West Pierce Street P.O. Box 8049, Elburn, IL 60119
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