Richard I. Hayes
Richard I. Hayes, 77, of Canton, died on April 29, 2014, at Canton Potsdam Hospital. There will be no services. He will be laid to rest in East DeKalb Cemetery. He is survived by his nephew, David Rickett of Hermon. He was predeceased by a brother, Irving Hayes, sisters Marion Hayes Rickett and Vivian Hayes. Richard was born in the Town of DeKalb, on April 15, 1937, the son of Irving and Lillian Elsey Hayes. He graduated from DeKalb High School. Richard worked on the family farm in DeKalb his entire life. He was a past member of the Old DeKalb Grange and the Masonic Lodge Richville Chapter. He enjoyed watching sporting events on television especially NASCAR, playing cards, reading. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice.
4330 USH 11, PO Box 12, DeKalb Junction, NY 13630
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Richard. As a child, I spent many days at the house of Vivian and Jimmy Hayes [and young Kathy], located in Crary Mills. Richard will be missed by those who knew him. ~K.Hoaken Jenack
Sorry to learn about Richard’s passing. I remember him because his aunt and uncle lived next door to my parents (David Rickett’s parents) and he was a customer at our dealership (Brown’s Dodge) in Canton. My sincere sympathy to his family. RIP Richard.