Longtime harness racing participant Heather Commodore Hayes of Beamsville, Ont., passed away during the morning hours of Sunday, February 22 at the age of 65.
Heather is survived by her husband, Dr. John Hayes, her brother Rob, sons Robert (Emily) and Chris (Christine) and grandchildren Mia and John Francis.
Heather's father-in-law, John Hayes Sr., was a former President of the Canadian Trotting Association. John was a past director and Vice President of the Canadian Standardbred Horse Society, while Chris was also active in the industry working in Standardbred Canada's Marketing Dept.
Visitation will take place on Friday, February 27, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Tallman Funeral Home, 3277 King Street, Vineland, Ontario L0R 2C0 with the service set for Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Heather Commodore Hayes.
Gay and I have just learned
Gay and I have just learned about Heather's passing and offer our condolences to John, Chris, Robert and family. Heather was a special person, thoughtful and caring with a keen sense of humour, gone too soon and sincerely missed.
So sorry to hear of this.
So sorry to hear of this. Sincere condolences to Sam, the boys and the rest of the family. Heather was a lovely woman. May she rest in peace.
Our sincerest sympathies to
Our sincerest sympathies to John and the family.
John and Mary Jane Findley.
John, So sorry to hear of
John,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I recall your words to me when my father passed ten years ago: "We are the lucky ones to have lived a life with that person in it." It is the only quote of hundreds that I can recall.
Warm wishes and condolences to you and your family.
I spent a lot of time at the
I spent a lot of time at the Hayes' farm when I was younger. Heather played a great part in my formative years. She will be remembered with great fondness and respect. She was a kind and beautiful woman.
The deepest sympathy and condolences from the Ayotte family.
Heather was one of the
Heather was one of the sweetest kindest ladies i ever had the privilege of knowing. Always happy to see and talk to you. We have lost a truly beautiful human being. Our skies and heavens above have gained one beautiful angel! May she rest in peace.
John, Christopher and Robert my deepest sympathies to you at this time, she was taken from you far too soon.
With all my love,
Sally Peacock
So sad to hear of Heather's
So sad to hear of Heather's passing. She was a truly lovely woman. Our sympathies and prayers to Sam, Chris and Robert and the rest of the family.
Heather & Chuck Reid
I'm so sorry to hear this
I'm so sorry to hear this devastating news. My sympathies to Sam, Robert and Chris and the rest of her family. Heather was such a beautiful and gracious lady, with the most amazing smile. RIP Heather
It is so hard to express the
It is so hard to express the sadness and shock to hear of Heather's passing. A beautiful woman, taken too young. My deepest condolences to John and the family.