Michael was kind and friendly to everyone; and had a smile for all.

My condolences to your family and loved ones MIKE. I just found out about your passing. To say Im shocked is an understatement. I really cant believe it. You were such a wonderful forgiving and humerous soul. You will be greatly missed by me

So sorry to hear about Mike's passing,  such an amazing , funny, chill, guy. Always made u feel loved!! My prayers to u and the girls Becky!!! We love you!!!

So sorry to here about Mike.  We  shared many laughs and good times on our trips to Lansing and his to Peterborough.   Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Jerry & Donna Powers

When I was working at Biggby, Mr. Hayes came in and started talking about the ice cream shop and how he always wanted me to start working for him. We always laughed over the counter and exchanged wonderful conversation. After we talked, it usually ended up with the line “See ya around brotha! Keep bein cool!” Because of these simple interactions, I feel so blessed to have known him. One of the best guys I’ve ever gotten to meet. 

I met Mike from my dearest friend Becky who I met in college.   Her and Mike started dating around that time too.  Mike was one to always make people laugh.  I called Becky one night because I needed a cribbage partner and I knew they played (eveidence of scores games on their wall).  She was so busy with golf, bowling,  girl scouts, ect, she handed the phone to Mike.  We were partners on the Lansing cribbage team for at least 5 or 6 years and he continued to play after I left.   He took the picture of our opposing team (Renos) 29 hand. He always greated me with a hug and a "How are ya doing Mis?"  I will forever miss you my friend.  May you get that 29 hand....ZIPPITY  DO DA!!  My prayers and love are with you Becky, Josie, and Stella.  My sincere condolences.

Becky and the Hayes family - we are very sorry to hear about Mike's passing.  Our family sends you our heartfelt condolences.  One of my fondest memories I have of Mike is from a Girl Scouts camp out at Camp Wacousta a few years back.  My daughters attended and he taught them how to tie "knots".  He was so patient and showed them however many times it took until they got it right. :)  It was the look on their faces when they finally got it and the smile it brought to his face when they did it!  Heaven earned another angel. May he rest in peace. 

My prayers and sincere sympathy to your Hayes Family.

I always admired Mike in our days both in Grade School at St. Casimir and High School at O'Rafferty High School!

Mike's smile and magic sense of humor will be remembered in the years to come!

Until we meet on the Other Side, Rest in Peace my good friend!

Love,


Susan J (Shaver) Underwood

I had the pleasure of working with Mike as a vendor, providing IT support at Matrix. He was a pleasure to work with  and I enjoyed chatting with him. He always shared news of his family. I have no doubt that he loved his wife and daughters and was proud of what the three of you have accomplished. I could always count on a St. Patrick's day wish from him, followed by a suggestion to visit Scoopy Doo's for some ice cream.  I will miss him!

Sorry to hear about Mike. Never forgot the first home room day at O'Rafferty. Sister took roll call and noticed we had a lot of Mike's. (I think six) Her comment was all I have to say is "STOP IT MIKE and I won't have any problems with this class!"

Cousin Mike was older than us Wilcox boys, but he always engaged with us and made us laugh when we came north to Michigan to visit my Mom’s brother (the Hayes) and sister (the Worthington’s).  Mom (Mary Margret) and Dad (Jack) always found Mike so charming to chat and visit. About 10 years ago or so Mike found my Mom’s 1940 High School Composite Picture of her Graduation class (all 75) and made sure I got it so I could frame it and keep her memory alive. Doing things to help others was a Hayes tradition from Frank and Jo that he carried on! We Wilcox boys will miss our cousin Mike. Prayers and condolences for all who loved him!

I first met Mike when he joined the Capital City Cribbage League as a Buddies Grille team member.  It didn't take long to realize that Mike had a warm and generous soul and a great sense of humor.  He always had a smile and his sense of humor made him a favorite opponent of many people on the league.  While Mike will be missed by the league, especially members of the Buddies Grille team, we will always remember him with a smile.  Prayers for strength and peace for his loved ones.  

Bryan and I met Mike and Becky at Scoopy Doos when we stopped for ice cream one night last year.  We have not lived in Dewitt for awhile but decided to go to dinner and stop there for ice cream.  We were the only ones there and ended up talking with Mike for almost an hour.  We laughed so hard and had such a great conversation that we returned over and over just to talk to him and Becky.   He was an incredible man with a huge heart.   We will miss him dearly.    Rest In Peace Dear Mike.   

Kind of at a loss for words but I want to thank you Mike for our friendship.  RIP Mike Hayes. I will always remember our years at O'Rafferty High School. You were a great classmate and teammate. Working for your dad and with you and your brother Pat at F.D. Hayes  was an absolute pleasure. Our times working the Holiday meals at St. Gerard , watching you enjoying your time with all the people was awesome to watch. Loved the joking and laughing we did together. You, Becky and your girls will always be in my prayers. Keep them laughing in heaven.  

Mike had a phenomenal loving soul with an easy going character to laugh and bring light wherever he went.  The laughs we shared at Matrix for the short time I worked there and the great times we had at cribbage will forever rest with peace in my memories.  Your delightful hugs and smell of patchouli I will miss upon greeting each other.  Hearing all the stories and memories he had with great joy in his eyes as he talked about Christmas mornings or vacations they took with 'his girls' brought light into the office.  You are a good man Mike, and we'll see you on the flippity-flip!  Ciào Baby!  

My heart goes out to you, dearest Becky, and yours and Mike's two precious daughters, Stella and Josie, on the passing of such a beloved and love-filled man.  What a gift Mike gave the world, both as a husband and as a father, with his compassion, loyalty, humor, sensitivity, and most of all, his unconditional love for everyone he came in contact with.  So many warm, outstanding memories of your sweet angel!!!  Rest assured, Mike is now embraced in God's loving and graceful arms, and probably already laughing with Aunt Babe and Uncle Dick up in Heaven!  My deepest condolences, and all my love to all three of you, your cousin Kathy Forner

My deep and sincere condolences to Mike’s wife and children and his wider circle of friends.  Memories of Mike during my high school days are plenty and thoroughly pleasant. I can still see his smiling face  as we came from various schools to attend half days at St. Mary’s while we waited for the new high school to be built. Mike was a good student and a good friend to his classmates. I will miss him and bless his family with my prayers.

  Mike was a friend and partner. I will miss him greatly.  He always put his heart and soul in everything he did. A truly honest and generous person.  
  There was never a dull moment with Mike. He lived life to the fullest whether it was at work, fishing, sailing, or volunteering.
  My sincere condolences to Becky, Josie, Stella and the Hayes family.  

On behalf of the members, officers and staff of IBEW Local 665, we offer our deepest heartfelt condolences. We will miss our friend and brother. 

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Michael Francis Hayes

September 6, 1947 – August 6, 2019

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