We enjoyed your first walk up Dooega head together and we looked forward to getting to know you both.  ‘Blow-ins’ we are and so were you but so many in the village warmed to you very quickly.  A testament to your openness and warmth.    Life is short and you seem to have contributed so much grateful to have known you even for a brief moment in time may you rest in peace  x. Jacqui & David Hall 

I met Hannah last year when we began planning a new garden in her backyard. Timing and weather moved the project to this summer and we were able to get it installed  at the end of June.   Tragically her life was unnecessarily and tragically cut short but I’m glad she was able to spend a few weeks enjoying the project she was excited to do. Jesse, our sincere condolences to your family.  Lisa Willis, Mind|Space Company 

So very sorry for your great loss. Hannah was a great woman, wife, mother, daughter and sister. A light in our community, nation and world.  Thinking and praying for you during this most difficult time. 
Peace and Love, Mary Hughes 

Thinking of your family during this difficult time. I know she was a wonderful friend to my Aunt Amy. 

Hannah, Jessie and Zachary lived across the road from us in Orpen Road Belfast N.Ireland.  Both families became great friends. We  share a lot of memories. We have meet all of her beautiful family.

 The memory I would like to share is her empowering, inspirational kindness. I stayed with her, Jessie and my parents after a summer camp in America, I slept in the room of her study and I looked through her many books. Her study really inspired me! she pulled out a number of books, and told me  I should read them  as a young artist and women. At the time I didn’t have any room in my back pack to buy any of the titles she told me to read. A month later on face book she asked for my london address (where I was living and teaching ) and she sent me ‘the artist way’ she wrote ‘read me’ in the cover. I remember holding that book to my chest when I received it, because it felt like a hug, she saw me, at a time that I needed to be seen. 

That was Hannah an educated women a women that could sense someone that needed support, a person that saw the best in someone. She just wanted you to believe in yourself! Since then I have bought every book she recommended and they live in my collections. 

Hannah was always such a lovely person to talk to--so engaging, so smart, so kind. Such a loss. My heart goes out to the whole family.

Over the past couple of years I took such pleasure in sending Hannah photos of her home here in Ireland, when she was back in Chicago. So very sorry Jesse and Zach that the dream was cut short.Every time I look across from my window I will remember Hannah, may she rest in peace

Jesse, Zach, Family and Loved Ones of Dear Hannah.

We offer our deepest condolences for your profound loss. 

Curtis, Karen and the Robertson Family

May fond memories of Dear Hannah be a measure of comfort at this time to her many friends and family.  My heart and prayers are with you.  

Regards,

Janice A. Knox
Former President - Hyde Park Historical Society

Seeing the photos from Hannah and Jessse in Ireland gave a sense of culture and presence. It was wonderful to read of the unique life there and hear the daily life stories.

The Hayes family lived on our block growing up and we love the entire family. Anne was the sweetest most genuine person.  I believe her first journalist entry in the Beverly Review was an article about me. She sure did make me feel special. Our prayers and hearts go out to her family and everyone who loved her. 

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Hannah Hayes

February 26, 1960 – July 11, 2022

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

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