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Lucie Bechard
May 11, 2011
To the Hayes Family;
Please accept our heartfeld condolences on your loss. Pat was an extremely caring man, becoming a political figure to do what he could for his fellow citizens.
We were honored to have him as Mayor and will miss him dearly.
Lucie & Stan Bechard
May 6, 2011
Rose Claire;
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Pat. He was such a wonderful person, husband, Father and will be greatly missed.Fond memories of St.Marys' Church in Maidstone, raising our children together.May The Dear Lord bless and keep you close . Sincerely,Brenda Solly
Jackie Vanhoorne
May 5, 2011
To all the Hayes Family. I'm so sorry about the loss of Pat. You all are in my thoughts at this time.
Drummond White
May 4, 2011
It was an honour and a great pleasure to have known Pat as a colleague and fellow New Democrat MPP. He was a special friend who always had a smile and a good story. It goes without saying that he was a dedicated and talented representative, but he was also a great guy.
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Carman McClelalnd
May 4, 2011
I am saddened to learn of Pat's passing. Although we served on 'different sides' of the Legislative Assembly, his gentlemanly manner and genuine good character endeared him to all of his colleague MPP's, myself included. It was a privilege to know him and an honour to have served with him. May God's presence and peace be with his family and loved ones in abundant measure.
Elizabeth Saunders
May 4, 2011
To the Hayes Family:
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Pat was a wonderful man and I was lucky enough to have worked with him at the Bingo for St. Mary's School several years ago. He will truly be missed. My deepest condolences to you all.
May 4, 2011
We are deeply sorry for your loss.Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. He was a wonderful person. Gary&Josie Demars&Family.
Glenyis Betts
May 4, 2011
Rose Claire, I am so sorry to hear about Pat. I really enjoyed working with him at Lakeshore Community Support Centre, I learned a lot from him. He was a dedicated man to making his community a better place to live, work, play and grow-up in. He will always be remembered by me and my children.
George Dadamo
May 4, 2011
Pat Hayes Was and Will Always be an Inspiration. Pat was Honourable and Loving. We Had Many a Late Night Talk Where We Tried to Solve it All. Pat, I'll Forever Miss You!
Ken and Janice Marentette
May 4, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Matthew & Lisa Magee
May 4, 2011
Christine Connor and Family so sorry for the loss of your Father. He was a very loved man and always enjoyed talking to him at the arena. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. We are here for you if you need anything.
Cheryl Hardcastle
May 3, 2011
Dear Rose Claire and Family;
How saddened I am that I didn't stop in over the recent weeks and visit Pat to let him know what a mentor and inspiration he was to me. I had heard he wasn't well and toyed with the idea of popping in one day. How I wish I had acted on that first impulse. My only comfort now is that in his eternal life he indeed does know how much he influenced the formation of my character, my political and ethical beliefs that helped lead me to eventually run for public office myself, and that his example and values will always be a part of who I am. I learned so much from Pat and certainly enjoyed his company, whether we were doing the door to door campaigning for the provincial election or talking municipal politics when he was the Mayor of Lakeshore and I was the editor of the Tecumseh Tribune. I was blessed to have the opportunity to learn from this admirable man. And you were such a giving and supportive family that allowed others like myself to have this significant man touch our lives. Thank you for that.
I am unfortunately out of town until Friday and will miss paying my respects in person. But please know Pat is in my prayers of thanks and peace and you, his family, are in my prayers for strength in dealing with this profound loss.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Hardcastle
Deputy Mayor, Town of Tecumseh
Laura and Rayna Vanhoorne
May 3, 2011
Rose Claire and Family
I am sorry I can not say good bye to Pat in person. Just know I am thinking of you all at this time. He will be truly missed in the community.
God Bless you all.
May 3, 2011
To the entire Hayes family-Our family has always respected and admired. Pat as a Husband, Father and Great Community leader. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go to all of you. Tom and Laurie Lesperance and family.
Evelyn Pigott-Washington
May 3, 2011
We bid farewell to Pat. He was a mentor for many and an inspiration to our family. He truly will be missed and his legacy as a man for the people will live on in those he inspired.
Love and Light
Sadie Boughner
May 3, 2011
It is with deep sadiness that we hear of Pay's passing. I met Pat when I worked in Human Resources at Ford Motor Company. He was always a gentleman and gained the respect of everyone who was in contact with him.
My sincere sympathy to his wife and family.
Jeanine Lassaline-Berglund
May 3, 2011
I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to the entire family. Pat's son Mike and I attended school together a long time ago and I remember Pat to always be involved in our small community and around the area in general.
I know he has left a large legacy and big shoes to fill and will be missed by many.
Deepest condolences to the whole family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherryl Spring
May 3, 2011
Thinking of you in this difficult time,Pat was a nice man with a warm heart. Rob and Sherryl Spring
Rosalie Hebert
May 3, 2011
To Rose Claire and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort with the love and support of your family around you.
Rosalie and Mike Hebert
Ken Reaume
May 3, 2011
I truely liked Pat a good man and someone to be proud to know.While I was not an active member of local 200 or politically involved i did support him with all my votes. Take comfort "IN DYING WE ARE BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE" Pat save me a spot in heaven. Ken Reaume
Maggie Moison
May 3, 2011
You will be truly be miss my friend, Thank you for the wonderful memories and loved working with you doing volunteer work in our Community..you gave so much of yourself.A wonderful Mayor whom made this a better community for all of us.To your family and friends,Pat will never be forgotten, he truly was one of the best.will miss him dearly..
Debra St. Onge
May 3, 2011
I want to express my deepest sympathy to Rose and family in the loss of Patrick. He is in a much better place now and is not suffering any more. I knew Patrick when he was an M.P.P. and he was a great man who really showed that he cared for the people. May he rest in peace.
May 3, 2011
Sincere condolences to Claire and family. Pat was always the guy you wanted in your corner. I had tremendous respect for him and I'm proud to have had him as a friend in my life. Rob Martin
Giovanni D'Alessandro
May 3, 2011
Dear Family of Pat Hayes: I am very sorry for your loss. I am also sorry for our loss in our community for a member who did wonderful work, and fullfilled his promises and was so dedicated. God Bless Pat Hayes and his family...Br. Giovanni D'Alessandro of CAW L240 (Windsor West)
May 3, 2011
Pat was a dedicated and concerned, citizen, neighbour, leader and parishioner. In addition a man that my children will kindly respect as "the man in charge" at St Mary's.
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