France HAYES

HAYES, France. Died peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 11, 2004, in the care and comfort of her family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Her bravery and love will be sadly missed and cherished by her loving husband, Lewis, their three children, Tommy, Michael, Jonathan, her sister Michele Picard and family and friends that she loved dearly and all those that had the joy of knowing her. Special thanks to Dr. Cathy Milne, Dr. Marie Leclair, Dr. Ron Hryniowski and Ann Sullivan of the V.O.N. for their help. The family will receive condolences at Aubry & Fils, 434 Main Road, Hudson on Thursday and Friday, January 15 and 16 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. A service will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas church, located at 413 Main Road, Hudson. Flowers, donations to the Victorian Order of Nurses (V.O.N.) Hudson Branch, P.O. Box 187 Hudson Heights, Quebec, J0P 1J0, would be greatly appreciated by the family. The Montreal Gazette,