Obituary of Clayton Charles Hayes

December 16, 1934 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan 
December 11, 2021 - Calgary, Alberta

Clayton Hayes, beloved husband of Patricia Hayes (nee Jones) of Calgary, AB passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the age of 86 years.

Clayton married Patricia Jones April 6, 1957. He was very proud of his four kids, and his grandchildren. He was a loving husband of almost sixty-five years. A caring father, and grandfather. He was a wonderful friend to many and was always willing to help anyone in need. After marrying Pat in 1957 they moved from Calgary to Edmonton where he worked for Western GMC. In 1975 Clayton started Hayes Pontiac Buick GMC in Brooks, Alberta then sold it in 1979. In 1983 Clayton was elected and served one term as Mayor of the Town of Brooks where he was able to meet and help numerous people. Staying involved in the community after his term, he spearheaded the construction of the new golf course in Brooks. He had a passion for woodworking and projects. He loved to build rocking horses and whirligigs for people in the neighborhood. He also loved to dress his house up with lights for Christmas. Clayton enjoyed many sports. He coached softball, he loved to golf and curl. He started, and ran the junior golf program at the Brooks Golf Course in the early 80's. He was always a fixture at his kids' sporting events. Clayton will be most remembered for his big smile and deep voice.

Besides his loving wife, Clayton is survived by his two sons, Randy and his wife Dianna of Brooks, AB, and Richard of Calgary, AB; daughter Jodi Montgomery and her husband Neil of Calgary, AB; three grandchildren, Zoe Montgomery, Ryan Montgomery, and Robbie Montgomery; step-granddaughter, Jodi Sadlier and her husband Jeremy; two step-great-grandchildren, Wyatt Sadlier and Cooper Sadlier; brother, Ron Hayes and his wife Lois of San Jose, California. 

Clayton was predeceased by his son Robert Hayes; three sisters, Eileen Tiessen, Phyllis Klassen, and Lois Keenan; and parents Charles and Mabel Hayes. 

Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here.

Thank you to all the nurses and doctors that took care of Clayton at the South Health Campus.

In living memory of Clayton Hayes, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.