Raymond F. Hayes

Raymond F. Hayes obituary, Northbridge, MA

Raymond F. Hayes

Raymond Hayes Obituary

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Raymond F. Hayes, 84, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 in Lydia Taft House, Uxbridge. He was the husband of the late Rosemarie V. (Desmarais) Hayes who died in 2024.

Raymond worked in the Shipping Department at Metso Inc., formerly Neles-Jamesbury Corporation in Shrewsbury. Previously, he worked for Normack Machinery and Draper Corporation.

He was born in Milford, MA, the son of the late Raymond V. and Eva (Earl) Hayes and he attended Milford High School.

He was a Band Booster volunteer at Northbridge High School. Raymond enjoyed playing his accordion and going metal detecting. He enjoyed visits with family.

He is survived by 3 sons, Raymond F. Hayes, Jr. of WA, Stephen M. Hayes of CT and John M. Hayes of CT; a daughter, Michele A. Hayes of Linwood, MA; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert V. Hayes.

Funeral services will be private

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101 North Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122), Uxbridge, MA 01569

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