The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

Obituary notices that chron- icle the passing of the late pr. John +. Hayes were in the main splendidly written and contained appropriate tributes to the de- ceased. His demise, like that of the late Martin Scully or Dr Walter Barber, ST., his fellow physician, 7 created a void that will never be filled, for they were men Of generation that produced self-made men, men of unquestionable character, of indomitable courage. They shared the spotlight of public activities, but they did not in- tentionally seek it. Their actions, achievements, their words of common sense made them out standing. I am sorry to confess that the present age has pro- duced few citizens of such sterling sincerity. They were the ideal citizens for they were really altruistic and thought and acted for the betterment of their neighbors and for the community good.
 FhmHy NOuhSehOr
 I noticed that several writers emphasized the rugged individ- ualisn" of the late Dr Hayes as he played his role in public life. l am afraid that the shifting cir stances of everyday life and the flight of time will soon make that attribute a shadowy mem- ory. l wonder if many caught the good doctor in the light that my parents before me and as l beheld him. l, as an admirer of the doctor, would prefer to re- member him not only as my family doctor, but my family counselor. cherish the thoughts of his sincere interest in the spiritual welfare as we'll as the physical well being of my fam fly. He came as often to my home, and I know to hundreds of other homes, not as a physi- clan to heal, but to give comfort and solace to a troubled mind and a sorrowing heart. There was something refreshing and stimulating about his visits and his advice. He lacked the show manship or the salesmanship of some of our modern medicos, their polish, which often times Is patently artificial. He was the true family physician and. spoke and acted with depth of feel ing that one reacted quickly to his efforts. He was our family doctor who 'knew everything" n11 toly lived and achieved success in an age. that: knew, comparatively little of the variety of specialization that characterizes the medical profession. or any other profession for that mat ter, of the present time.
 Ambitious
 My thoughts wander back to the time when the doctor as a store gave evidence of the great energy, vitality and ambition that were cornerstones of his life of action. One doesn't mar vel over his skill when one realizes that the doctors quest for knowledge and experiences took him to the greatest instit- tutions in America and Europe, to Dublin, London, Edinburgh and to years of experience in New York city.
 Hundreds also will remember Dr Hayes for his fancy for car- riages and we'll groomed horses. have held that picture of him since childhood. In late years l formed another. My path and his crossed each other frequent ly at noon hours. I can picture him now standing before the Waterbury D m c a of- flee, scanning the bulletins and pausing time and again to greet passers-by with a cheerful hello to this one and that one, always calling them by first name. And 1t always seemed to me that the men addressed, mostly factory hands hurrying homeward or to eating places for a bite of lunch, that they picked up physically and mentally by the friendliness of the salutation and perhaps by the thought that, Dr Hayes, the