John M. Hays, 48, of Concord, MA passed from this life peacefully after a long battle with cancer on June 16, 2018. John is the son of Timothy Hays of Warren, RI and the stepson of Ann Hays. John was the beloved son of the late Judith Hays of Merrimac, MA. John leaves two children Katherine C. Hays and Timothy A. Hays and was the former husband of Michelle Hays all of Concord, MA. He was brother to Christopher L. Hays (Patricia Leahey Hays) and uncle to their two children William and Carter all of Williamstown, MA. John will also be sadly missed by his loving and supportive friend, Susan Connors and her parents, Judith and Jim Connors.
John had achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at an early age and was involved in scouting throughout his life. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Lawrence, MA and received his BA from Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH. He received his MBA from Notre Dame University and was a graduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. John’s professional career was in financial services and he was an Associate Partner with Deloitte Consulting Inc. at the time of his passing.
John was a member of the Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, MA and enjoyed golfing. John’s biggest and most fulfilling pleasure was his involvement in coaching and supporting his children in their athletic activities.
Relatives and friends will gather to celebrate and remember John’s life, on Friday, June 22, at 11:00am, followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 Noon, in the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Friends of Dana Farber Cancer Institute ,450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215