5 days from his 61st birthday, peacefully at his home in Granton, with family at his side Christopher lost his brief battle with cancer. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 34 years Pamela and their children Colin (Marcy Sabot), Kurtis (Kirstie Hazelwood), and Kalie; his Mother Geraldine; his brothers Kevin (Jean) and Brad (late Christine); Aunt Sandra Haines (late Uncle Jack); cousin Barbara; his many Brothers and Sisters In-law, and all of his nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Wilfred Hugh (Hughey) Hayes who as a member himself pointed Chris towards the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of which Chris was a member for 40 years. Chris enjoyed his trade, was proud of his work, and kept in touch with many of his fellow tradesmen.. Chris was a member of the Granton Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years. An avid hunter as a member of the Out of the Blue Hunt Camp and a life long snowmobiler. Chris made lasting friendships, and will be remembered by many who enjoyed in his passions with him. The family would like to thank members of all of these organizations, and all of those who have sent meals, shared kind words, and visited in Chris’ final weeks.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Sunday from 1-4 PM. Each person must RSVP for the visitation and/or memorial service, please click “Register Now” below to register. A memorial service will be held at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre, 263 Main Street, Lucan (Please enter through the Lions Active Living Centre entrance (most southern door)) on Monday, March 7th at 11:00 AM. Those who are unable to attend, are invited to join from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
A special thank you for the care and kindness of Dr. Hepburn, the entire Happy Valley Medical team, and the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital.
As expressions of sympathy please consider a donation to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Wildlife Fund, or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Adam Rae
Pam & Family,
Thinking of you All.
Take care & God Bless.
” Pester ” as I knew him !
Love
Adam Rae
Sandra Pretty
Pam, Kalie, Colin, Kurtis and extended family
Sometimes life doesn’t seem fair and this is one of those times. Pam, my heart goes out to you and your family.
I will always be here for a chat, a shoulder to cry on and as your friend.
My sincere condolences!
Kim Ann Tremblay
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Chris.
I am sending you big, big hugs.
Your family has been on my mind.
Hold tight to friends and family to help with your journey that awaits you.
Joe McMullen
Dear Pam and Family,
Sharon and I viewed the live streamed family service to say good-bye to Chris. It was a beautiful service, that we hated to miss, but we don’t drive that far any more. Colon and Kalie gave us a wonderful views of their life with Dad and how they loved him dearly. We were very impressed with the words of you minister. Over the years we were always thrilled with the number of Family- Get-Togethers that Chris and Pam and the children have attended, always with a just washed pickup.
Love Sharon and Joe McMullen (Brighton)
Suzanne Book
Pam: Thinking of you and your family at this time of loss. I know you are surrounded by the care and support of so many who will help you in cherishing all your wonderful memories.
O’Neil Family
Thinking of you all as you say good bye to a husband & father. It’s a journey no one wants to begin but we all must. Know in your hearts that friends & family will support you and Chris will be walking beside you whenever you need him .
Deepest sympathy Brian, Amanda, Jake & Joe O’Neil
Wanda Versteegh
Pam and Family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Husband, Friend and Father.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Sue holmes
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Keep the great memories in your heart.
Ruth Cook
Sincere condolences, cherish your memories.
Sincerely,
Ruth Cook
Anita O'Keefe
Pam and family, my heart aches with yours as you miss your amazing Chris. You have always been such a close and loving family. That love will see you through your grief. I truly believe your Chris will always be close.
with tenderness,
Anita O’Keefe
Crozier Family
Pam,
Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Sam, Trudy, Kathy & John Crozier
Shirley, Reg & Callum
Pam, Colin, Kurtis and Kalie
We are truly saddened for your loss. Chris touched so many lives, he will be greatly missed.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Janice Sabot
To Pam &Family
We are so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing.
From the way Colin talks of his dad, we know he was a good father and husband.
Be Blessed to know he will always live with you in your Hearts and Thoughts.
Kim&Janice Sabot
Stephen Baird
My Heartfelt condolences to Pam and the Hayes family
Warm thoughts and prayers are with you all.
david newman
GERAIDINE SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR SONS PASSING ,LOTS MEMORIES OF YOU,AND HUGH SENIOR.
Dawn Hepburn
Many years ago I had the privilege to work with Chris at Black & McDonald. Although I was only there briefly he made an impression on me. I would go on to run into him at the arena a few times when my son played lacrosse. That same son went on to become an electrician with the IBEW and enjoyed working along side Chris. When my younger son who is a new apprentice with the IBEW came home from work at the Maple Leaf plant telling me that a foreman had passed. When he went on to say it was Chris, my heart was heavy for his loss. My thoughts are with his family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Joe and Marlene French
Pam and family
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Hold tight to all the good memories.
Donna Cameron
My most sincere condolences to Colin and the Hayes Family. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
Rest in Peace Brother Hayes.
Jeannie Whitty
Pam, my heart goes out to you and your family. My sincere condolences.
Shirley Porter
Pam, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending blessings.
Jenn Meksula
Pam, Colin, Kurtis and Kalie,
When the floodgates of emotion open and you feel overwhelmed, remember you are loved. There are those who want to help you keep your head up. I am one of those many people. Those close to you will be there to wrap you in a blanket of love and support as you adjust to your loss. We are here for you.
Gary & Marilyn Humphrey
Dear Pam and Family,
Pam, we are sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. May only good memories help your family through this time of sorrow. We will keep you in our prayers.
Gary and Marilyn Humphrey
Marylynne Shipway Anderson
Like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family- We were school mates in lucan for many many years; Thoughts and prayers ;
Josh and Karen
We are so deeply sorry for your loss and give our condolences to Pam and family.
Brian & Mary Currah
Our sincerest heartfelt condolences to you, and the family. Words can’t express the sorrow you are all going through. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs…
Jim Walden JP Walden,Conor Walden..Pine River Hunt Camp
condolences to Pam and family
Bill and Marilyn Hack
Dear Pam and family, we are so sorry to hear of Chris,s passing . Our prayers are with you at this very sad time. Please accept our condolences. Bill and Marilyn Hack
Sue Jones
Sending our warmest condolences to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Sue Jones
Justin, Trevor, and Madi
Walter and Julie Riddell
Pam and Family
Thinking of all of you at this time and sending our sincerest condolences. May the many wonderful memories provide you with some comfort during this difficult time.
Walter and Julie
Wayne and Sharon Dempsey
Pam and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Chris will certainly be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you at the difficult time.
Wayne and Sharon Dempsey
Donna & Bob Maslen
Pam & Family
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Donna & Bob
Pam Landry
Pam, Colin, Kurtis and Kalie so sorry for your loss of Chris. He was a man of few words but we loved being at the cottage with you all and all the fun at Jesse & Steph’s annual parties. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Kevin & Pam Landry
Laura & Calvin Denomme
I am so sorry Hayes family for your loss. He was always a pleasure to be around. Thoughts and condolences to all of you.
Rosann
Rosann Pritchard
Pam and Family
Sorry for the loss of Chris.
Thinking of yous.
Rosann
peggy currah
Pam and family!!!! Our thoughts are with you and your family!!
The Benner's
Dear Pam and Family…”So sorry to hear that Chris has passed. Please accept our condolences at this very sad time in your lives. I know that you will be surrounded and supported by the love of your children , family and friends as you progress in your healing journey…Thinking of you in sympathy and prayers”…Don and Heather Benner
Scott & Dar Bell
Pam, sending heartfelt sympathies to you and your children. So very sorry to hear about Chris. We are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers.
Hugs
Scott & Dar Bell
Marjorie Barton
My condolences to you Pam and your whole family. I remember all the good times we had at the Currah farm parties and corn roasts it has been awhile.
Marj.Barton
Bill Manchester
Pamelia, Colin & Marcy , Kurtis & Kirstie & Kalie our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Chris was a valued employee of J. V. McDonnell Electric for many years. Chris took pride in what ever job he was involved in. Our hearts are with the entire family and Chris will be remembered forever by all his family and friends. He was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in London Ontario Sincerely Bill & Ruth Manchester St Thomas.
Melissa Manser
Pam I am so sorry for yours and your families loss. My condolences to all of you!
Dianne Dietrich
Pam and family,
My sincere condolences to you on the loss of Chris, remembering many fond memories from high school days, thinking of you, Dianne Dietrich(Cook)
Cheryl Mills
Pam & Family,
Thinking of you and sending special prayers.
Dan and Judy Alce
Pam and family,
We ere so sorry to hear about Chris. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Gail Major
Pam and Family:
I am so sorry to hear that Chris passed on at such a young age. One can see from the array of pictures that he was much loved by family and friends.
My sincere condolences
Beverly Haggerty
Pam, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Deb Harrington
Pam and family – this is one of the hardest goodbyes as there is never enough comforting words when losing a life partner and amazing father. May memories comfort you and the kids in the coming days, weeks… You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leroy and April Bryan
Dear Pam, and family,
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
Sharon PEASE
Take comfort in your many memories and the comfort of your family. Love Sharon.
ROB & BONNIE MacBean
Our deepest condolences. You and your family are in our prayers.
Heather Buckingham
Pam and family …
So very sorry for this devastating loss.
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .
Heather Massie
Pam, Kalie, Colin, Marcy, Kurtis, Kristie and family
My family is so sad by the news of Chris’s passing. He was a big part of our life. To Logan he was larger then life. (from his swearing to his growling) He loved him so much. We have so many great memories of Chris. He was always there to help me and my family whenever we reached out. He will never be forgotten and his legacy will live on in each of you.
We know all your great memories of Chris will help you all heal your hearts.
Love you all
Heather and Judy
Anthony, Scott, Katherine and Logan
Ferlin Sovereign
So sorry to hear of the loss of Chris , I am the same age as Chris’s younger brother Brad , we attended school together and I have some fond childhood memories of Chris .
Please accept my sincere condolences to the whole family.
Megan McBride
Pam, Colin, Kurt is & Kalie…..my heartfelt condolences, virtual hugs and thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Chris was a man of few words. I always thought he was shy….but he just didnt need to say anything…lol. I will always remember ‘that time in Jamaica’ when he decided to join me, Jen & Jenson at the Japanese restaurant. He talked up a storm!! (Well…for Chris it was a storm…lol) I got to know him a little better and I’m so glad I did. 😊 😇❤
Anne Pincombe
Dear Pam and Family
So sorry to hear this and sending my condolence to you and your Family at this difficult time.
Vic Bakker Kelly
Pam and family. Condolences on your loss.
Mike & Jody Fletcher
Chris was a man of few words. He was a true friend who was ALWAYS there for our family. From rescuing the boys from a safe across the street, to selling safes, to building our deck. He was there for us, no matter what! He introduced Fletch to his favourite place…the Hunt Camp. Trips to the camp, snowmobile trips and Christmas parties at the Fire Hall will never be same again. Our hearts are broken from the loss of our dear friend, “Uncle” Pester.
harry foster
sending my condolences to the family
Carmen and David Jones
Dear Pam and family,
We’re so sad for you all. I don’t know what else to say. A shock and a terrible loss.
Collene Walls (McComb)
My thoughts and love goes out to you and your family. Although the miles have separated us, the memories of Chris will always be embedded in my heart. Love and hugs my friend.
Bill & Joyce Garrett
Pam, Colin, Kurtis and Kailee
We are so very sad to hear of Chris’ passing. Sending our deepest sympathy to you. Chris knew how to have a good time and will surely be missed. Cherish all the memories. Hugs.
Melissa Mills & Taylor Batory
Kurtis & family,
My thoughts and love are with you in this hardest goodbye. You are a good man and I have no doubt you learned from the best.
Christine and Rick Levesque
Condolences Pam, and family! Our prayers and hugs for your loss.
barbara austin pepper
Sending my condolences to you and your family Pam, Colin, Kurtis and Kalie. May God bless you and be with you during this time of sorrow.
Alex and Donna Westman
Our sincere condolences to Pam and the family .
Cindy Queenan
Pam, Colin, Kurtis and Kalie
Greif is like the Ocean:
it comes on in waves, ebbing and flowing.
Some times the water is calm and some times it is over whelming.
All we can do is learn to swim.
thinking of you all
Pat and Cindy
Martin/Jo Anne Clarke
Pam, Colin , Kurtis & Kalie :
We are so sorry for your loss of Chris and we send our deepest condolences to all of you!
One of Martin’s best memory of Chris was him washing his Black Trans AM and polishing it almost daily when he came to work for Martin’s dad at Clarke’s !
He was so proud of that car! And winning O MHA All Ontario Juveniles!!
Thinking of you all !
Martin & Jo Anne
Gail Hurst
Dear Pam and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending our love and condolences.
Terry and Gail Hurst
Kim Cook
Pam,Colin,Kurtis and Kalie
We are so sorry to hear about Chris. Lots of great memories through the years.
Sending prayers and hugs
Doug,Kim,Jesse and Kathryn Cook
Kim & Andy Sharp
Pam, Colin, Kurtis & Kalie
We are so very sorry for the loss of Chris. Our hearts are broken for you. There are just no words. Our thoughts are with you.
Gord Worrall
Pam, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.