WORCESTER___Eric M. Hayes, 18, of Worcester, died unexpectedly Monday November 20 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, 55 Lake Ave North.
He was born in Worcester and leaves his mother, Donna Hayes of Worcester; his father, Joseph Bouthot of Worcester; two brothers, Sean J. Hayes and Jamie P. Hayes both of Worcester; his maternal grandparents, Walter and Jeannette Hayes of Worcester; his nephews, Dylan Hayes, Kevin Purcell and Brennan Hayes, an uncle, Lee Roland, his aunts, Anne Davis and Donna Goyette and cousins.
Eric was looking forward to attending college and playing football while in school. He was also taking steps to join the Marine Corps. He loved his family, the outdoors, football and baseball. Eric would light up a room with his playful personality.
The funeral will be held on Monday November 27 from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Church, 357 Grafton St. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home are Sunday November 26 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eric Hayes Funeral Fund at any branch of Banknorth of Massachusetts.