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Norbert Hayes Obituary

Norbert Glenn Hayes Norbert Glenn Hayes, 66, of Edinboro died Thursday, June 7, 2007. He was born in Edinboro on May 2, 1941, son of the late John Adrian and Dorothy Mathewson Hayes. Norbert worked at Erie Ceramic Arts for 16 years in the maintenance department, and also 20 years at Flex-Y-Plan before he retired in 2005. His hobbies were so diverse he was known as McGiver. He enjoyed working with his hands. No job was too large for him to tackle. He enjoyed building and flying R. C. Airplanes. He put his talents to work as he volunteered much of his time to McLane Church. He left happiness everywhere he went and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by one sister Vivian Kavelish. Survivors include devoted wife of 44 years, Judith A. Laycock Hayes; two sons, Jeff Hayes and his wife Donna of Elkton, Md.; Steve Hayes of Howell, Mich.; three sisters, Alice VanTassell and her husband Russ of Erie; Wanita Roberts and her husband Alan of Edinboro; Marilyn Kelly and her husband John of Edinboro; five grandchildren, Jen, Jeff Jr., Mack Hayes of Elkton, Md.; Aaron and Rachael Hayes and their mother Alisa Glass Hayes; and his beloved dog Memphis. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro. A service will be held there on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tom Shelow and Rev. Brian Kelly officiating. A luncheon for family and friends will be held at McLane Church. The Glunt Funeral Home, Edinboro is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in McLane Cemetery. Memorials may be made to McLane Church. To send condolences please visit www.icgerie.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

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Published by Erie Times-News from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2007.

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Mary Kay Glisson (Steele)

June 29, 2007

Hayes Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this vey difficult time.

KITTY SEALY

June 21, 2007

JUDY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME WITH SUCH A GREAT LOSS. NORBIE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY MANY FRIENDS, FAMILY AND PEOPLE WHO LIVES HE HAS TOUCH OVER THE YEARS . I KNOW THAT I WILL SADLY MISS HIS LAUGH AND SENSE OF HUMOR AND ZEST FOR MUSIC AND LIFE. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND HELP AND HEAL YOU LOVE KITTY AND JAN AND FAMILY

LINDA DURST

June 14, 2007

Judy,
When I picked up the paper and read about the car accident, I held my breath until I read the obits. I have been thinking about you and your family ever since. He was such a wonderful man and so devoted to you and your childern. I hope to be there tomorrow for the viewing. God Bless you always, Linda and Bob Durst

Kae Krivonak-O'brien

June 13, 2007

My sisters and I, as well as my Mom send our sincere condolences to Norbert's family.
We used to hang-out at the Hayes residence, as well as their cousin Janice Wells' place 'back in the day' when we resided at our grandparents' farm in Franklin Center and attended F.Cntr. one-room-country-school and Silverthorn school together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kae, Evelynne & Stephanie (Krivonak) (& Our Mom, Mary Petrus-Salchak)

Chuck and Brenda Miller

June 12, 2007

Dear Judy and family ,
We are sorry for your loss,we will miss him as for many of his friends . please let us know if we can do anything.

Diane Zimmer

June 12, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about Norbie. I worked with him at Flex and he always had a smile on his face. God Bless.

Sue & Paul Johnson

June 11, 2007

We are sorry we were unable to extend our sympathy to you in person but have had you in our thoughts. I did not know Norb well but did work with him here at Flex for a short time before he retired. I always enjoyed his smile and upbeat attitude. He was so well liked here at work. My husband and I are aquaintances of Bob & Sandys. Paul worked at PHB with Bob. We also saw the two of you @ Karen & Russ Ward's wedding. Prayers for strengh during the days ahead. May only happpy memories remain. God Bless You.
Paul & Sue Johnson

Jan King

June 11, 2007

Judy Hayes and Family
There is nothing I can say that would express how sorry I am.There is little I can do to help your hearts heal to bring the sunshine back to your world that's been shattered by this accident.So I will just let you know that you are in my prayers and that loving thoughts are with you and though a loss as great as yours,is so hard to bear,may it help to know others truly care. In deepest sympathy...

Walt Hollobaugh

June 10, 2007

Judy and Family:

I am very sorry to hear of Norbie's passing and your loss. My deepest sympathy is extended to your family. I have many good memories of you folks from many years ago.

terry miller

June 10, 2007

To the Hayes family we are so sorry for your loss

Carol Schultz

June 10, 2007

I am so shocked to hear about Norm and this terrible accident. He was a co-worker of mine at McKean Elementary School. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Sincerely, Carol Schultz

Art Mantz

June 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mitch & Terri Claypoole

June 9, 2007

Judi and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. We will miss Norbie, he was a great guy. There will never be another like him, he was one of a kind, as you know. Please know that we share your grief and are here for you.

Love, Mitch & Terri Claypoole & Carrie LeSuer

BILL & BARB KEITH

June 9, 2007

JUDY AND FAMILY, WE WERE DEEPLY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT NORB. I ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING WITH HIM AND I KNOW HOW MUCH HE WILL BE MISSED. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

June & Harold Mack

June 9, 2007

It was a great shock to hear of the news. Norbie was a very like-able man and fun to be with, he will be missed.
June and Harold Mack

Kara Leigh Sealy Atchison

June 9, 2007

My childhood was filled with many fond memories of listening to Norbie sing and play music. Besides those wonderful memories, my parents also have a beautiful clock that he made for them. It is a beloved piece that we all look at and remember his smiling face. He will be deeply missed by everyone in my family. Our most sincere prayers are for Judy, Jeff, & Steve and the rest of his family.

Carol (Hayes) Bolinger

June 9, 2007

I was shock when I heard this on the news, I remember Norbie coming to the hospital and seeing my mom, he was a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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