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George "Gabby" Hayes, 79, of Akron, died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the Gardens of Western Reserve Cuyahoga Falls.
He was born December 7, 1928, in Kent, to Paul and Hilda L. (Hayes) Steiner. He was veteran of the Marine Corps during World War II. George was employed by Ametek/Lamb Electric for many years.
The family would like to specially thank all of the wonderful friends George made while employed at Ametek/Lamb Electric and to the friends he made at his favorite restaurant, The Kentwood. We would also like to say a sincere thank you to all of the caregivers at the Gardens of the Western Reserve of Cuyahoga Falls and to Phil, Linda, and Mary Beth from Summa Hospice.
He is survived sons, Mark Hayes of Akron, Wesley Hayes of Canal Fulton, and Matthew (Wendy) Hayes of Nesbit, MS; daughters, LuAnn Hayes of Canton and Laura (Jerry) Kish of Green; granddaughters, Erica Kish of Akron, Ashlie Jeffries of Sullivan, Amanda Jeffries of Sullivan, Elizabeth Hayes of Nesbit, Miss.; grandson, Clayton Hayes of Nesbit, Miss.; step brother, Bobby Lynch. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Kay Hayes; mother, Hilda L. Godfrey; step father, Richard Godfrey; father, Paul Steiner; and ex-wife, Tharron Hayes.
Calling hours will be held 1 to 3 and 6 to 7 Monday, June 23 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory in Kent, where funeral services will be held following the visitation at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Steve Bucy officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association C/o Alzheimer's Research, 1815 W. Market Street, Suite 301, Akron, OH 44313. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.
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Jan Harvey
June 22, 2008
To all of you, I am so sorry for your loss. I met George in the hospital, but didn't get to know him there because he was so sick. I hope all the arrangements I set up went well at the Gardens. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you forl allowing us to help with his care at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Hospice of Summa Assessment RN
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