Irma L Hayes

Irma L. Hayes, 86, formerly of Peaceful Meadow, passed away November 21, 2021 at Crescent Manor Nursing Home in Bennington. Irma was born in Dorset, VT on June 23, 1935 the daughter of the late Warren Lake, Sr. and Charlotte Howard. She attended Dorset schools and graduated as Valedictorian at Burr & Burton Seminary in Manchester. Irma worked as a secretary for J.K. Adams and as a waitress for area restaurants. Most of all she loved her home and cherished times spent with her family. She was a member of the Eagles and VFW in Manchester and the American Legion in Arlington. She was an avid reader, enjoyed solving cross word puzzles and regular puzzles. She made her own greeting cards, enjoyed dancing when she was younger and enjoyed listening to country music. Irma is survived by her children Tony Hayes (Tracy) of West Hebron, NY, Deborah Brown (Robert) of Arlington, Pamela Vollinger (Thomas A.) of Arlington, Angel Lescarbeau (Louis) of North Adams, Massachusetts, Becky Koscinski (Brian) of Sunderland, VT, and her daughter-in-law Kelly Hayes of Bennington, sisters Martha Beayon, Anne Hodgins and Jane Yrsha, 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Hayes, Sr. whom she married in Arlington, VT June 29, 1957, son Thomas E. Hayes, Jr.,sisters Laura Jaworski and Charlotte Moffit and her brothers Charles Lake, Warren Lake, Jr. and William Lake. A celebration of life for Irma will be held Saturday November 27, 2021 at 12:00pm at Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel Historic Route 7A Arlington, VT. Interment will follow in Parklawn Cemetery in Bennington. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be held Saturday November 27, 2021 from 10-12:00 pm, two hours prior to the service. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Irma's memory may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, c/o Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel, P.O. Box 528 Arlington, VT 05250