Richard J. Hayes

Retired Weymouth Police Detective, Richard J. Hayes, of Weymouth, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on August 12, 2025. He was 82.

Born in Weymouth, Richard had lived in Hingham until the age of 12 before moving to Weymouth where he became a lifelong resident.

He proudly served the The Town of Weymouth with the Weymouth Police Department, beginning his career in 1967 and retiring after 40 years of dedicated service in 2007 as a detective.

In his spare time, Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a longtime member of the Weymouth Eagles, Weymouth Lodge of Elks, Weymouth Sons of Italy, the Weymouth Retirement Board, as well as the North Weymouth Cemetery Association.

Richard will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Beloved husband of Bonnie Rose (Giannone) Hayes.

Loving father of Patricia Kupsc and her husband, Stephen, of Weymouth, Suzann Hayes of Plymouth, Christine Partsch and her husband, Joseph, of Weymouth, Carey Sullivan and her husband, John, of Weymouth, and Bonnie Jean Hayes of Weymouth.

Brother of Daniel Hayes and his wife, Nancy, of Weymouth, Elizabeth Berry and her husband, James, of Weymouth, and the late Paul and Larry Hayes.

Former father in law of Edward Sylva of the Carolinas.

Also survived by 12 loving grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations in memory of Richard may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Funeral Services for Richard will be private.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.