John M. Hayes Sr., 83, of Shrewsbury

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Obit John Hayes Sr.Shrewsbury – John M. Hayes Sr., 83, lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, died Friday, May 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born and raised in Shrewsbury, son of the late Patrick J. Hayes and Delia (Cocoran) Hayes. He served his country proudly with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the love of his life, Barbara (Dellassandro) Hayes, and they spent 52 years together raising their family before Barbara died in 2011.

John is survived by his children, Sharon Grasso and her husband David of Worcester, Brenda Callahan and her husband Alan of Milford, John Hayes Jr. and his wife Kelly of Chelmsford, and Robin Hayes of Shrewsbury; nine grandchildren, Angela and husband Jason, David Jr., Jeremy, Brian and wife Loida, Steven and wife Jocelyn, Sean, Matthew, Zachary, and Eric; three great-grandchildren, Madyson, Avery, and Joshua; his siblings, Margaret and husband Robert, Rita, William, Daniel, and George; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Patrick J. Jr. and Edmond, and five sisters, Mary P, Margaret, Theresa, Eileen, and Patricia.

He had worked for 61 years as a chef in Morgan Hall and later at Goat Head Restaurant on the WPI Campus in Worcester. He retired for a short time then found himself back at work doing what he enjoyed most.

At the age of 82, his words: “Let see, maybe one more year.” He had just retired one month before his passing at the age of 83.

He enjoyed his visits to the Foxwood Casino, playing the lottery and his daily run to Dunkin Donuts for his morning coffee. He cherished the family cookouts by the pool with his children and grandchildren.

The Hayes family wishes to thank the staff of VNA Network and the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence for the compassionate care that was given to John during his last weeks.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John’s family Wednesday, May 25, from 6-8 p.m., in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury. A prayer service will be held Thursday, May 26, at 11 a.m., in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury.

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