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William Hays Obituary
He was the son of William H. Hays and Margaret (Tefft) Hays, born Nov. 14, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pa. He graduated from Stonington High School in 1958, attended the University of Connecticut, the apprenticeship program at Electric Boat for outside machinists, and Boston School of Photography.
He was the leader of Boy Scout Troop 71 at the Pawcatuck Seventh Day Baptist Church. He served on the Campmaster Corps at Camp Yawgoog and as District Camping Chair. Bill was the leader of an Outdoor Explorer Post. He was the first to receive both the Spurgeon Award for volunteers in Exploring and the Silver Beaver Award for volunteers in Boy Scouting. He was in scouting for over 50 years.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St., Westerly, and the funeral will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island, the American Diabetes Association, or to the Westerly Boy Scouts.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Hays
January 14, 2014
Mrs. Hayes,
I went to SHS with Billy, and worked with him at EB. I still use a Logo on my checks, that Billy designed in 1970.
My sincere condolences.
Bob Rose
Stonington,Ct
Kathleen Clark
January 7, 2014
Dear Marcia, My condolences to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will keep Bill's memory alive.
Kathleen Moran Clark, former colleague
Betty Mencucci
January 6, 2014
Marcia, So sorry to learn of Bill's death. He was president of RI Beekeepers Association when I first joined and have many great memories with both of you at the Eastern Apiculture Society conferences.
carol higgins Moran
December 26, 2013
Marcia i am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you .
Scott Hirst
December 26, 2013
Marcia,
My regards to you at this time. My condolences and regards to you and your kin!
Yours aye,
Scott
John Lopes
December 25, 2013
My condolences and deepest sympathy to Bill's family. I fondly remember bill from our high school days.
John Lopes
SHS Class of 1958
San Antonio, TX
Terry Rutledge
December 25, 2013
Marcia, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Keep the many good memories. Deepest sympathy,
Ann & Bob Lawrence
December 24, 2013
We are so sorry to learn of Bill's passing, Marcia. We enjoyed his company as a member of the Swamp Yankee's Camping Club. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Dina Mills
December 24, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss Marcia. My prayers are with you and the entire Hays family.
December 24, 2013
Dear Marcia and family...
Sending love and prayers at this most difficult time in your life. Many good thoughts and memories remain for all of us who knew you and Bill! And our loving Father will provide you with the strength and peace that you need at this time and going forward. And there is joy in knowing that Bill is with Jesus!!
Much love to you, Marcia, and to your family!
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