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Emmett Hayes Obituary
Born Oct. 12, 1919 in New London, he was the son of the late Emmett M. Hayes and Florence (Crocker) Hayes.
Mr. Hayes was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force, having served aboard the U.S.S. Bill Fish.
He was a printing press mechanic having retired from AETNA's printing division in 1985. He was well known throughout the printing industry in New England.
He is survived by, in addition to his wife of 64 years, his daughter, Beverly H. Hilliker and her husband, Benford, of East Hampton; son, Robert E. Hayes and his wife, Janice, of Rush, N.Y.; son, William E. Hayes and his wife, Marti, of Marlborough; son, Barry D. Hayes and his wife, Rita, of Manchester; daughter, Beth Ober and her husband, Brian Devine, of Moosup; and daughter Barbara Dimock and her friend, Richard Rice, of Coventry. He also leaves 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Harold Hayes and his wife, Lily, of Waterford; a brother-in-law, Milton S. Button Jr., and his wife, Eleanor, of Amston; brother-in-law, John Button and his wife, Jeanette, of Florida; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Elmer and Charles; and two sisters, Audrey and Florence.
He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Order, the American Legion, and the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, with a calling hour preceding the service at 10 a.m. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill, CT. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, with military honors.
Memorial donations may be made to the DeQuattro Community Cancer Center, 73-A Haynes St., Manchester, CT 06040.
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Memories and Condolences
for Emmett Hayes
Beverly Hilliker
December 4, 2021
As Christmas 2021 approaches, I wish you and mom were able to join us. Missing you.
Bev Hilliker
June 23, 2006
Dad, I'm at the Beach again with Screech. I love it here. We all thought about you yesterday. I'll be in touch as soon as I pay. Love you lots, Bev
Bev Hilliker
June 21, 2006
Dad, Went to play bingo with Mom tonight. Tomorrow will be 1 year you've been gone. Mom will pay to keep this guest book on so I will continue to talk to you. I miss you. Love, Bev
Beverly Hilliker
June 15, 2006
June 15, 2006 Dad, this Sunday will be the first Father's Day that you're not here. I miss you. Mom wants to join you on June 30th, but I'm hopeing she waits to see Macgyver, he's so cute. I can't afford to maintain this guest book, so Dad, this is my last entry here. I'll save what I've written and talk to you again in my journal. I love you.
Bev Hilliker
May 14, 2006
Dad, Today is Mother's Day 2006. I spent last night with Mom as it was exactly 1 year to the day that she came there. Bill and Barry stopped in today. Still waiting to see Macgyver Jai, he's almost a month old. Imagine 5 generations. Miss you. Love you.
Bev Hilliker
April 18, 2006
Dad, Day after Easter and your great-great grandson is here. Mom is very excited. We're all doing ok. Love and Miss You. Oh, the kids went in the crab pond and ocean over the weekend. They love the beach. I thought of when you would have been sitting in the same spot I was sitting by the rocks. Be safe.
Bev Hilliker
December 31, 2005
Dad, Christmas would have been perfect if only you were still here. Thinking about you there. Love, Bev
Beverly Hilliker
November 25, 2005
Dad, Thanksgiving wasn't the same without you. Love, Bev
JOANNE FISHER
June 24, 2005
Beth, Barb and the Hayes family. Tom and I are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love,
Joanne - Tom
Rose Hill Funeral Homes Inc.
June 23, 2005
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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