CAPE ELIZABETH – Jack passed away Feb. 19, 2008, at Maine Medical Center, after a long and courageous period of failing health. Jack to his friends was also known as the “Silver Fox” and “Foxton.” Jack was the third child born to Frances and George E. Hayes. Jack’s motto was “never ever, ever quit.” He grew up in Portland and South Portland, attending local area schools. Upon entering high school, Jack and his mother re-located to the Brewer area. Jack attended Brewer High School, where he was a football standout. After graduation, Jack entered the Marine Corps. He was very, very proud to be a Marine and served his country during the Korean War. After his discharge from the Marine Corps, he attended the University of Maine at Orono, where he was a proud member of Lamda Chi Fraternity. Jack enjoyed outdoor activities including snowmobiling, boating and his greatest passion, fishing. Jack’s love of fishing provided him many opportunities for wonderful fishing trips throughout Maine and Canada. He spent a great deal of time on the following lakes, Sebago, Moosehead, Chesuncook and Sebec. Jack loved nothing more than fishing trips with his friends. For many years, Jack kept a boat, The Irish Fox, moored at Center Board Yacht Club. He was an active member of CYC for many years and truly loved and appreciated the beauty of Casco Bay. Jack was also a passionate Patriots and Red Sox fan. Jack raised his family in Cape Elizabeth for 20 years. After the death of his first wife, Maureen, he was fortunate to meet and marry Karen. They moved to South Portland, Dows Woods where they have made their home for the past 20 years. Together, they enjoyed many days on Casco Bay and many very special trips to Quebec City. They had a very wide circle of friends with whom they spent many wonderful evenings together. Jack was considered a best friend by all. In addition, family was very important and he spent enjoyable holidays with his family and wonderful grandchildren. Jack is survived and will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Karen; his son, Michael; his daughter, Patty and her husband, Bill Skerritt; and three grandchildren, Grace and Joe Skerritt, Lindsey Charlton and Nicolas Firmin. He was predeceased by his brother, Howard; and sister, Mary Anne. The family extends thanks to the staff at Maine Medical Center, along with a special thanks to Scarborough Maine Medical Center Oncology department, who truly treated Jack with kindness and respect for the past two years. A celebration of Jack’s life will be 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at E. Hobbs Hospitality Center, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. Arrangements made by Hobbs Funeral Home.
JOHN FOXTON HAYES
