Arthur M. Hayes, 84

MILFORD - Arthur M. Hayes of Milford passed away Thursday, May 17, 2007, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. He was 84.

Arthur was born in Greenwood, son of the late William and Edna (Porter) Hayes.

He was mechanic with the civil service at Dover Air Force Base for many years, retiring several years ago. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

Arthur enjoyed fishing, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6483, Milford.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Catherine Hayes; and a brother, Richard Hayes.

Arthur is survived by his faithful and loving companion of 34 years, Marie Gannon; three sons, Garry K. Hayes of Bridgeville, Larry A. Hayes of Georgetown, and William R. Hayes of Mississippi; several grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a brother, William Hayes of California.

A funeral service will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 NW Front St., Milford, where friends may call after noon. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington.

Contributions can be made in Mr. Hayes' memory to the First Baptist Church of Milford, 6062 Old Shawnee Road, Milford, DE 19963.