Emmett E. Hayes

HAYES, Emmett E. Emmett E. Hayes, 85, of Marlborough, husband of Levinnia (Button) Hayes, died Wednesday, (June 22, 2005). Born October 12, 1919, in New London, son of the late Emmett M. Hayes and Florence (Crocker) Hayes. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force having served aboard the U.S.S. Bill Fish. He was a printing press mechanic having retired from AETNA's printing division in 1985. He was well known throughout the printing industry in New England. He is survived, in addition to his wife of 64 years, by his daughter, Beverly H. Hilliker and her husband Benford of East Hampton; his son, Robert E. Hayes and wife Janice of Rush, NY; his son, William E. Hayes and his wife Marti of Marlborough; his son, Barry D. Hayes and his wife Rita of Manchester; his daughter, Beth Ober and husband Brian Devine of Moosup; his daughter, Barbara Dimock and friend Richard Rice of Coventry. He also leaves 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Harold Hayes and wife Lily of Waterford; a brother-in-law, Milton S. Button, Jr. his wife Eleanor of Amston; a brother-in-law, John Button and his wife Jeanette of Florida. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Elmer and Charles and two sisters, Audrey and Florence. He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Order, the American Legion and the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 25, at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill at 11 a.m. with a calling hour preceding the service at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill with Military Honors. Memorial donations may be made to the DeQuattro Community Cancer Center, 73-A Haynes St., Manchester, CT 06040.