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Paul C. Hayes

Paul Hayes Obituary

He was born in Lowell on Jan. 26, 1918, a son of the late Richard and Clara (Mann) Hayes. He grew up in Lowell, where he graduated from high school.

Mr. Hayes served in the Navy's Civil Engineer Corps with the Seabees during World War II. He supported the Normandy Invasion in France at Utah Beach.

For several years, he was a salesman for Peter Andreoli and Sons of Lowell. Later, he became a Lowell police officer, serving on the force for 13 years. He retired in 1963.

He resided in Westford for 20 years, where he owned and operated an antique shop called the Clutter Shop. Mr. Hayes lived in Littleton for the past 18 years.

He was a member of the Masons and a former member of the Immanuel Church of Chelmsford.

He enjoyed gardening, baking and walking. He was awarded many medals for participating in the Littleton Rotary Club Annual Veryfine Road Race.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Paul C. and his wife Linda Hayes of Nebraska and John T. and his wife April Hayes; three daughters, Elizabeth Rawnsley of Lowell, Jean F. Guthrie of Westford and Christine and her husband William LeLacheur of Littleton; a son-in-law, Joseph A. Guthrie Jr. of Westford; two brothers, Richard E. Hayes of Dover, N.H. and Clifford E. Hayes of Rockport, Mass.; a sister, Annie M. Palisoul of Chelmsford; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Jan. 29, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Hayes

27 Entries

Joe and Marcia Marcantonio

January 23, 2025

we miss seeing Paul walk by our house waving and saying hello almost every day.

Liz

January 28, 2006

Dad,

Past few days especially have been so sad. I love you Dad and miss you.

January 28, 2006

Sad day today, Dad...one year of your passing. Miss you so, doesn't get any easier.

January 26, 2006

Happy Birthday Dad, we love you and miss you.

Michael Rawnsley

February 28, 2005

Gramp,

As you know I got married this weekend and as Erin slid your wedding band on to my finger, there was a sense of pride and happiness that was overwhelming. I will wear it as you did and try to be the husband that you were. Thank you for being my best man and watching over my ceremony. I love you and miss you.

Michael

megs guthrie

February 14, 2005

grampy,

Happy Valentine's day. I love you!!!! Can you do me a favor please tell nana Guthrie that we miss her so much. Gone one year today, but still in our memory.

Megsie

Judy Casey

February 14, 2005

Dear Aunt Evelyn, Liz, Jean, Mike, John & Tina;

I am so saddened by our loss of Uncle Paul. I was so moved by his courage during this very difficult time. God bless you all and may He guide you all through this sad time. May you rest in peace Uncle Paul.

Love always,

"Your favorite niece"

Judy

Cameron Atwood

February 11, 2005

Grampy-

I Love you :0)

Love Cameron.

john hayes gabriel

February 8, 2005

Dear Dad,

Dempsey in life, lion in winter, husband of the most lovely Mom of all, beloved father, grandfather, essence and spirit of life: we will miss your robust songs, your felling of proud oaks to clear the land, the forever drive in the big Lincoln, the beans, tomatoes, peppers enough for the town, a coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts, a flea market foray, a life that spanned Great Wars, a life begun and ended with Boston Red Sox titles - and all the rest. Now, all the rest to you dear soul. There was such life in your stay with us and it’s hard to say so long. And yet, your last song to us: so long we must. I love you, Johnny

Kik

February 5, 2005

Grampy,

I will miss you more than words can describe. I hope that time and warm remeberances will help us heal. XOXOXO

Kathie Weishaar

February 5, 2005

I first learned of Paul's kind,caring and gentle ways the night I sat with him before his kidney surgery many years ago. He had been a patient of mine that day. He was scared about the surgery, but he was more concerned about his family and how they were all handling everything. We went on to become friends. I will always cherish getting to know Evelyn and I feel as though I know his children because of Paul's "stories". Since that day Paul has endured many health problems and always come through. His battle is over and he leaves us all with so many memories to help us through the rough times.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers and know, I will forever treasure the friendship I gained from my "patient" Paul.

Love and Prayers,

Bill

February 4, 2005

Gramp:

I want to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family, you always made me feel more like one of your sons than just simply your son-in-law and your passing is felt by me just as much as it is by your own children and I will miss you just as much as they do.

Please do me one more favor, when you get to your destination please say hello to my mother for me.

Ner

February 4, 2005

Dad, had a moment of silence for you today @ 8:57a.m. Miss you so.

Ner

Thomas Silva

February 3, 2005

John,

I am so sorry to hear that your father is no longer with us. I try to keep up with things via the internet. I am sure most of your family will not remember me, but my prayers are with them and you.

Kristen Atwood

February 3, 2005

Grampy-

Our lives were blessed to have you in them and they will never be quite the same again. Thanks for the wonderful memories. They will be what keep Cam and I going through the years. You are missed and loved.

Love always- Kris

Bill and Marcia O'Neill

February 3, 2005

Paul: The passage of time will lessen the grief that was so evident at your eloquent services. You were the foundation upon which your family and extended family was built and you will remain in the hearts of all that loved you so much. We thought of you as a very close friend. So many people go through life without good friends that we feel we were blessed to have known you. There is a big void in our lives but knowing that you have now exchanged that old rugged cross for a crown will sustain us until we meet again. Goodbye dear friend.

Dorothy McMillan

February 2, 2005

We loved "Gramp." His smile, interest in us, sense of humor and love for others always touched us. We appreciated his friendship with Dotty's parents at the church suppers. We all will miss him greatly.

megan guthrie

February 2, 2005

Grampy,

Things just aren't the same without you. You have touched so many lives. I miss you so much. I Love you.

Megsie

Nancy Cook

January 31, 2005

I just would like to thank Paul's family for sharing him with all of us- We were blessed by knowing him - Rest in peace Paul

Anne-Marie Chernosky

January 31, 2005

I will miss Paul’s “Hello, Anne-Marie” as he walked up the back steps to Tina’s house. I am so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing him and the value he placed on family. I was reading a book awhile back when I came across a sentence that brought Paul and my friend Tina to mind… “A daughter needs a Dad to teach her that loving her family is a priority.” Paul will be missed, but always remembered in my heart.

Joe and Marcia Marcantonio

January 30, 2005

Paul was always a wonderful neighbor to us. We'll miss his friendly greetings to us as he passed our house almost every day. Our conversations were always meaningful and sincere.

We will certainly miss his prolific garden offerings, especially his varied strains of tomatoes and hot peppers. What a lovely man. Our lives and our children's lives were certainly enriched by knowing him. We will miss you, Paul.

Dave, Karen, and Mary McCloskey

January 30, 2005

Our family remembers Paul from his daily walks, his encouragement to start our garden, his friendly smile and his enthusiasm for his friends and neighbors. We will miss him and remember him always.

Paul & Maureen Mullen

January 30, 2005

Maureen and I have known Paul for many years. Betty and Maureen have been close friends since High School and continue to keep in touch. We have fond memories of Paul and his positive attitude and his sense of humor. We wil surely miss him.

Susanne O'Keefe

January 29, 2005

"Way down South where the watermelon grows, mesquito stepped on the elephant's toe,the elephant cried with tears in his eyes, why don't you pick on someone your size". "And you would say, sing it again, Grampy" I love you.

Fred and Judy Mays

January 29, 2005

A wonderful person to have known and a friend to all...It was a pleasure to have known Paul and our lives are better for it..Much time has passed since we have seen Paul and he will be sadly missed

Tom & Jen Clancy

January 29, 2005

My wife and I both enjoyed being neighbors to "Mr. Hayes" as we always referred to him. A great man who always stopped by to chat on his daily walks or to check in and make sure we were well.

We will miss his cupcakes and tomatoes he always left on the porch. The people of Goldsmith Street and Newtown Road will miss our unofficial patrolman.

We will miss our neighbor but we will always have fond memories of him.

Liz

January 29, 2005

I love you Dad and already miss you.

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