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Edward Hayes
May 12, 2017

Obituary

Edward F. Hayes, (TFD-Ret), age 65 of 35 Scarlet Rd., Plymouth, MA, passed away on May 12, 2017.

He was the husband of Patricia (Wright) Hayes. Born in Taunton,

Eddy was a son of the late John B. And M. Muriel (Castle) Hayes.

Eddy served the City of Taunton for 34 years as a Firefighter, and joins a long and distinguished list of several family members from the late Chief George Dexter, late Lt. Joseph “Jo-Bo” Hayes, also his identical twin brother, Deputy Scott Dexter, Ret. Lt. John Arruda, Captain Mat Arruda, and Lt. Jason Hayes, spanning five generations. Eddy worked at all five stations and finished his career as one of Taunton Fire’s most ostentatious Dispatchers.

After Eddy retired in 2007, he spent time working with at-risk veterans. Eddy was passionate about education; he completed degrees and certificates in mortuary, fire science, social work, and horticulture. He enjoyed completing crossword puzzles by the canal in the summers and loved the company of animals of all types. Eddy will be remembered for his gentleness and compassion.


Besides his wife Patricia, Eddy is survived by his stepsons and their spouses; Christopher Keith and his wife Brittany of Plymouth; Stevie Keith and his wife Nina. He was the beloved brother of John Hayes of Wareham and Anne Haggerty of Taunton as well as several nieces and nephews. Ed was also the brother of the late Peter Hayes and the late Mary Cloutier both of Taunton.

Edward’s funeral will be held on Monday, May 22 at 9 am from the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) in Taunton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Saint Jude the Apostle Church, 249 Whittenton St, Taunton.

His burial will be held privately.

Visiting hours will be on Sunday , May 21st from 4 to 8 pm in the Silva Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Eddy’s memory made to the Veterans Transition House of New Bedford, would be deeply appreciated.

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Silva Funeral Home
80 Broadway
Taunton, MA 02780
508-822-0081