Edward Joseph Hayes

April 24, 1942 - April 1, 2021

Edward Joseph Hayes, Sr. 78, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House with his family by his side. Edward was born in Limerick City, Ireland on April 24, 1942 to the late Denis Hayes and Kathleen Hayes (Phillips). In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Hayes (O'Halloran). He is survived by his brothers, Seamus Hayes (Ferga), Denis "Morey" Hayes (Nora); sister, Ann Hayes (Joe) all from Ireland; daughters, Michelle Rumple (Craig), Denise Hayes; sons, Edward Hayes, Jr. (Kathryn), son, Gordon Hayes (Susan); grandchildren, Caitlin Rumple, Chloe Rumple, Caroline Hayes, Audrey Hayes and forty-one nieces and nephews. He was an active member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Mooresville. He worked at Burlington Industries from 1975 as a plant manager until his retirement. Edward was a member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #690 and received the highest degree awarded to an Irishman. He was a natural storyteller and never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed by his many friends. A Funeral mass to celebrate the life of Edward Hayes will be conducted at St. Therese Catholic Church, Mooresville, NC at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 5, 2021 with Father Mark Lawlor officiating.For those who are unable to attend the service, you may go to the following link for the live stream https://www.sainttherese.net/mass-livestream Burial will follow the service at Glenwood Memorial Park, Mooresville. For those who are unable to attend the graveside, you may go to the following link for the live stream https://www.facebook.com/CavinCookFuneralHomeServices/ In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Hayes family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.