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Rita Hayes Obituary

NATICK Rita L. (Boutilier) Hayes, 74, of Natick, passed away on Aug. 19, 2008, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Hayes for over 52 years. Born and raised in Allston, she was the daughter of the late Neil and Mary (Cameron) Boutilier, and resided in Natick for 42 years. She had retired from the Wellesley College Sports Center, where she was the best supporter to all the teams. She leaves behind seven children, Barbara Cusick and her husband, Michael, of Arizona, Joseph Hayes and his wife, Tracey, of Franklin, Teresa Davis and her husband, Paul, of Georgetown, Mary Aiello and her husband, William, of Natick, Stephen Hayes of Minnesota, Kenneth Hayes and his wife, Lisa, of Southborough, and Robert Hayes and his wife, Jen, of Forestdale. She was the doting grandmother to Andrea Malis and her husband, Gary, Laurie Davis, Lindsey Davis, Leslie Davis, Amanda Hayes, Kevin Hayes, Matthew Aiello, Michael Aiello, Jamie Hayes, Julia Hayes and Amber Haye;.great-grandmother to Caleb and Campbell Malis; loving sister to Ann Boutilier, Jennie Manning, Clara Holman and the late Charles Boutilier, Hugh Boutilier, Marie Troy and Margaret Jeswald. At the request of the family there will be no funeral home calling hours. Date and time of funeral services, under the direction of the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home (www .everettfuneral.com), 4 Park St., at Natick Common, and are incomplete. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Natick, MA 01701.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Aug. 21, 2008.

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Gary Dubinsky

August 22, 2008

I am very sad to hear of the passing of your mother. I know how much she meant to you and your family. Know that her spirit will be here for ever and ever and that she will be watching and caring for you from above. My sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Try not to think of this as a sad time, but a celebration of her life and the love and compassion she showed for you. My prayers are with you.

Wendy Johnson

August 21, 2008

I am saddened to hear of Aunt Rita's passing.

My heart breaks for those closest to her.

May time and memories help to fill the void you feel right now.

Take comfort knowing that she's home with Uncle Joe now.

Love and hugs from her loving niece, Wendy

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