Gail Hayes Obituary
Gail Marlene Hayes, 78, of Doylestown, died May 7, 2025 at Summa Health Systems, in Barberton, Ohio.
Gail was born February 24, 1947 in Barberton to Melvin and Helen {Kramer} Spahr.
She married Bruce Hayes on October 28, 1972.
Gail was the manager of the kitchen for the Chippewa Golf Course for 24 years. She enjoyed crafting, ceramics, reading, cooking and sewing.
Gail will be deeply missed by her husband; children Lisa (Greg) Jeffries, Susan Hawley, Daniel (Christy) Hayes,; grandchildren Vinny, Kevin, Derik, Kara, Kristen, Emma, Ashley, Cherokee, Samantha, Zachary, Alivia and great-grandchildren Jaylin, Braxton, Percy, Athena, Camdyn, Caiden, Ellie.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Bob, Bill, Paul and her sisters Sandy, Janice and Karen.
Friends may call Monday May 12, 2025 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home (and livestreamed at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com/obituaries/Gail-Hayes) with Rev. Dr. Donald Kuntz officiating. Burial will be at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.
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9560 Acme Road, Seville, OH 44273
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