Raymond J. Hayes loving husband and father, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the age of 87. He died surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 8, 1931 son of Charles and Rose Hayes.

Raymond will be missed by his wife of 65 years, Joanna Hayes. He leaves behind five children Maureen and Joe Zak of Sunderland, Kathryn and Kevin of Shutesbury, John and Patty of Hadley, Kevin and Jeri, and Daniel; of Shutesbury. Raymond will be missed by his nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Jessica Hayes. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Raymond was a mason at the University of Massachusetts. He loved hunting, fishing, and farming and shared his passion with his children. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, and was known by many as the “Brooklyn Farmer”. When he was young he rode horses in Madison Square Garden.

We would like to thank the Cooley Dickinson hospital staff and the Shutesbury and Amherst Fire Department for their compassion and care throughout his illness.

Calling hours will be held at the Douglass Funeral Home Tuesday December 18, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Brigid’s Church in Amherst, Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in West Cemetery, Shutesbury.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “Jessica Hayes Memorial Scholarship Endowed Fund” University of Massachusetts Amherst, Development Office, Memorial Hall 134 Hicks Way, Amherst, Ma 01003.