Robert K. Hayes

BENTLEY CREEK- Robert Kent Hayes,Age 79, of Bentley Creek, PA passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007, at his home, of cardiopulmonary arrest. Bob was born on July 22, 1928 in Bath, New York the son of Lawrence G. and Eleanor (Gray) Hayes. He was the husband of Lois (Cleveland) Hayes, to whom he was married on September 12, 1948. The couple had 59 happy years together. Bob was a Bentley Creek resident for over 52 years. For several years he and his father, Lawrence Hayes, owned and operated the Hayes Aluminum Awnings Company in Wellsburg, NY. After, Bob worked for many years as a road construction heavy equipment operator, and was part of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #542. Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and was a kind and loyal friend to many area residents. He was an avid fisherman and a great storyteller with a wonderful sense of humor and curiosity about life and people. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved Bob Hayes. Survivors include his loving wife Lois, his son Martin "Marty" Hayes of Bentley Creek, PA, his three daughters; Karen Hazelton of Covington, PA, Terry Clark of Painted Post, NY, and Laurie Hayes of Pittsburgh, PA, his grandchildren; Aaron Greene, Evan Greene, Tiffany Palm, Kimberly Kulcavage, Mike Clark, Tim, Scott, Andy, and Travis Hazelton, five great grandchildren, and his brother, Jerry Hayes of Ocala, FL. Family and friends are invited to call from 1 to 3 PM Thursday, December 27, 2007 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Bob's funeral will follow at 3:00 PM Thursday, December 27, 2007 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Bentley Creek Cemetery at the convenience of the family.