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Charles Gilbert Hayes Sr., Peninsula Oil retiree

February 21, 2019

Charles Gilbert Hayes Sr., 90, of Milford passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford. Mr. Hayes was born in Milford, son of the late Robert and Serena (Hobbs) Hayes.

Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He worked for many years as a construction engineer in the commercial building industry for Peninsula Oil Company.  

In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce (Short) Hayes; and two brothers, John and James Hayes.

He is survived by three children, Charles Hayes Jr., Diana Manter (Scott), and Chris Hayes (Anita Bulischeck); eight stepchildren; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Hayes, Preston Greenwalt III, and Amanda Uibel (Chris); and two great-grandchildren, Layla and Logan Uibel.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Homes, 119 NW Front St., Milford, with a time of visitation for family and friends from 6 to 7 p.m.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Charles’ memory are suggested to the Delaware Veterans Home, 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd., Milford, DE  19963.

 

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