Obituaries

Celebrating Lives & Legacies

All Obituaries
Search Obituaries
Printer Friendly Version


Katie Jean Hayes, 33

ADAMS, Mass. — Katie Jean (Bleau) Hayes, 33, of Adams, Mass., passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, in Adams.

She was born in North Adams, Mass., on July 8, 1986, daughter of Stephen Anthony Bleau and Beverly Joan (Shaw) Bleau. She attended local schools and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 2004. Katie attended Berkshire Community College and graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a degree in sociology.

Katie’s children were her greatest achievements in life; she took great pride in their happiness. Katie was employed as a development specialist at Early Intervention in North Adams.  Prior to that, she worked at Child Care of the Berkshires for many years. Children were her passion, as well as hiking, laughing and dancing. Anyone who came in contact with Katie knew her as a vibrant, funny, loving, caring woman, with a contagious smile that could light up any room.  She will be deeply missed by so many.

Katie is survived by her three sons, Dillan Anthony Hayes, Carter James Hayes and Calvin Patrick Hayes; her mother and father, Beverly and Stephen Bleau of North Adams; her sister, Crystal Linda Bleau of North Adams; and her husband, James Patrick Hayes, whom she married on September 19, 2009. She also leaves several aunts, uncles, cousins and many many friends.

Funeral notice: The funeral for Katie Hayes will be Friday, January 3, 2020, at 3 p.m. at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams.  Katie’s celebration of life will be held following her services at The Greylock Club in North Adams immediately following services. The family is requesting Katie’s services and  Celebration of Life be surrounded by all of our cherished memories with her, as opposed to her passing. Pictures and hand written stories are strongly encouraged.

Burial will be private.

Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday from noon to 3 p.m.  Memorial donations may be made to an education fund for her children in care of the funeral home.


Obituary Posted By:

Recollections & Sympathy For the Family
Post Comment
Sending my prayers to Katie and to her loving family. She will be missed for she was loved by so many. May her beautiful smile, compassion, and gentle nature remain in our hearts forever.💜
from: Maryanne Kufson: 01-03-2020
To Katie’s family-we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
from: Doug and Dot Wandreion: 01-02-2020
Crystal, So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and yours. Mary Ellen Morrissey
from: Dr.Mary Ellen Morrisseyon: 01-02-2020
We were so very sad to hear about the loss of Katie. Our heartfelt sympathy to each and every one of you.
from: The Cyr'son: 01-02-2020
God bless and watch over this family during this time of tragedy. Our prayers and thoughts, condolences to each and everyone. So many are saddened by this loss.
from: The Grayson: 01-01-2020
Steve and Bev, my heart breaks for you. May your memories of happy times be a comfort to you in the coming days. Sending many prayers of comfort to you.
from: Maureen T Mooreon: 12-31-2019
Katie was one of my daughters early intervention care givers and her son was in my sons pre k class. She was so kind and loving. She will be greatly missed! I am so sorry for the families loss and will be praying for them.
from: Jennifer Adkinson: 12-31-2019
I've known Katie 33 years and the one particular memory, among many, was playing guitar for her and Brittany's singing duet!!! They were amazing!! Very bright and wonderful person!!
from: Raymond LaBombardon: 12-31-2019
When my mom told me the news I did not want to believe it . Sometimes like takes us on different paths . We may be dealing with our own issues . Distance and time may pass but the love remains . I have tremendous guilt for allowing so much time to pass and not checking on people who I’ve known my whole life more . Iam sincerely apologetic. I grew up with Katie my whole life . From this little innocent quiet sweet girl the most wise one of all of us wise beyond her years . From talks on your heart shaped swings in your bedroom to summers , to one day I turned around and you were this beautiful young women with opinions and a voice of her own . We have shared many laughs many memories good and bad . Iam grateful for each of those . I never thought when I got stuck in north Adams with a broken ankle a few summers back and we all swam together I swam with Dillion and you were pregnant I never thought that would be the last time I would ever see you . That was a moment in time that is now a memory I will cherish forever . Your father was the first man to show me what a father was and many times took me in and treated me as his own . I couldn’t be around your mother for more then a few minutes without her feeding me . You were vibrant you were smart you were wise you had such a big heart . You were always my little sun and I always your sun with our matching bright red hair . Now you are my little star up above. Until I too become a star and we meet again . May you be free from any pain and internal battles . Watch over your boys . Crystal , Steve , bev Iam so sorry my heart hurts for all of you . Praying for you crystal always no matter what . From me my mom and brother deepest sympathies to all . We never know what god can do for us until we are forced to get lost and fall and await him to pick us back up .
from: Sarah on: 12-31-2019
Katie was our absolute favorite daycare teacher. So sad!!
She was just a wonderful and caring person. She never forgot our little boy and always approached us to catch up if we saw her out and about. So sorry for your loss!
from: Liz Mitchellon: 12-31-2019
I am so sorry of your loss .
from: Sue Bean on: 12-31-2019
Obituary General Information
To post an obituary, please email obit@iberkshires.com for instructions

Memorials

BUY MEMORIAL