Obituary of Brian Thomas Hayes

Brian Hayes beloved spouse of Penny of Calgary, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at the age of 67 years Brian was born in Montreal Quebec and moved to Calgary where he established his own furniture company in the mid eighties. He has many friends in the business and enjoyed his most recent business venture of which he shared with Penny. Brian played and coached football in his younger years and loved watching sports while enjoying his famous Montreal steamed hot dogs and French fries with his family. Brian’s heart never left Montreal and he will be returning to his heritage where he will be buried with his family later in the summer (a notification will be posted before the event so that all family and friends may pay their respects). We will truly miss his infectious fun loving attitude towards life. Brian is survived by his spouse Penny, his son Michael Hayes, his wife Kim Hochstein and granddaughter Payton Dee Hayes currently living in London England, and son Patrick Francis Hayes of Calgary He will also be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Heather and Kenny Broden of Montreal, QC, Gary and Diane Hayes of Victoria, BC, Terry and Claire Hayes of Montreal, QC, Michael and Joan Hayes of Edmonton, AB and by numerous nieces, nephews and great friends. Brian was predeceased by his brother Kenneth Hayes and by his nephew Terry Broden and was the beloved son of the late Frank and Bernice Hayes. “God speed” Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Monday, February 4, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1307 – 14th Street S.W.) on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Throughout Brian’s life, he constantly helped children and teens with issues and challenges. He had a capability to motivate and encourage people, even in the hardest of times. In respect for Brian, we suggest that in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to Ronald McDonald House Calgary, 1921 – 28 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T3E 2H1 Telephone: (403) 240-3000, www.rmhcalgary.org. In living memory of Brian Hayes, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.