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Edward W. Hayes, age 90, passed away peacefully and returned home on April 27, 2018 in Vero Beach, FL, after a long and courageous battle with several serious illnesses. Ed was born in Philadelphia to the late Charles and Lulu Hayes. After completing his education and serving his country, Ed was employed by Stokes/Pennwalt Chemical Company, where he worked as a tool & die maker and retired as a general foreman after many dedicated years of service to that company, later fulfilling his dream of retiring in Florida.
Ed loved music, dancing, eating out, sports, the outdoors and, most of all, spending time with his friends and family. Ed was a Free Mason, was funny, witty, engaging, caring, polite and very kind, always doing what he could for others, and always placing the needs of others before his own. He was an inspiration in courage and optimism to his family and friends and a throw-back to what it meant to be a “gentleman”.
Ed is survived by his wife and best friend of more than 20 years, Anna Groves Hayes. He was a loving father to his son Edward John (“the boy”) and daughter-in-law Mary, as well as his step-daughter, Chrissy (Jason). He loved his grandchildren, Robby (Tiffany), Colleen (George), Tara and Kyle, and his great grandchildren Colin, Kacey, Genna, Jake, Caden, Juliette, Jason, Izabella, Robert and Samantha. He is predeceased by his first wife, Thelma (nee Burke), his daughter, Cheryl Lynn, and his long time canine “friend” Rudy. Ed’s family will not only shed tears because he is gone, but they will also smile brightly because he has lived and because he has touched their lives in so many ways. He will be sadly missed, but he will never be forgotten.
Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Ed’s wonderful life to be held 11:00 a.m., on May 12, 2018 at Fairlane Harbor, Vero Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations in his name and memory to the Center School, 2450 Hamilton Avenue, Abington PA 19001, a school for children with learning differences, or VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32690.
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Trisha - Friend
May 1, 2018, 8:40 am
It is so sad that such a loving and unselfish person has passed. May the family and friends find comfort from God and dear friends during this time. Isaiah 25:8
Ginette Beakbane - Friend
May 9, 2018, 8:40 am
Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I didn’t know this until now. I was looking at Bernie’s obituary and saw Ed’s. He was a great man and will be missed. We had a lot of fun times together. I don’t know if you knew that Bernie passed away on April 11th He had stage 4 cancer and only lasted 2 mos. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend the memorial.