A life well lived, a battle well fought. Finally succumbed to his Diffuse (Systemic) Scleroderma Autoimmune Disease on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the age of 64. Beloved soul-mate of Ursula Kruppert-Hayes. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Bernice Hayes. Brother of Mary Thomas (Keith) and Tom Hayes (Joan). Brother-in-law of Gordon Kruppert (Diane). Uncle of Kimberly Brown (Lloyd), Laura Thomas, Justin Thomas (Nova), Ken Thomas and David Kruppert. Stuart will also be missed by Jake Brown, Nicole Thomas and many other cousins. Friends are invited to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 9:45 – 10:45 am. Memorial service to be held in the chapel at 11 am. Rev. Deon Slabbert officiating. Memorial contributions to the Soup Kitchen, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, SAH or ARCH would be appreciated. A special thank you to Dr. Hubner (Burns Clinic-Petoskey), Dr. Pope (St. Joseph Hospital, London, Ontario), Northeastern Community Care and Carepartners, we could not have been at home without you. Also thank you to the SAH, especially nurses on 3C, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Booth, Dr. Beuhner, ARCH, Rev. Deon Slabbert from St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church and family and friends for blessing us with their compassion and care.