Patricia Jean Hayes
Feb. 3, 1926-Aug. 6, 2024
Cupertino, CA

We commemorate the life of Patricia Jean Duff, aka Pat Hayes, 3 February 1926 – 6 August 2024. She was not in pain or ill and she died while sleeping. This year, shortly after celebrating her 98th birthday, she said she was getting old. It was a blessing to feel that way when she did. Family and friends benefited from her youthful, creative and adventurous spirit. Born in San Francisco, she lived in Scarsdale, NY after marriage and then Palo Alto, Los Altos Hills, Spain, Redding and Cupertino.

She was mother to 6 children, a grandmother to 11 and had 3+ great grandchildren. She was an artist, a wife, a mother and a businesswoman who was a part owner and artist at the 'Expressions' gift store on main street Los Altos. Rising rents forced its closure. Many locals remember the store as unique.

Recently, art projects with great grandchildren brought her joy. 'Who will take care of you?', she asked recently. Her husband of 64 years, George T. Hayes II and son Stephen Hayes predeceased her. Surviving children include Kathryn, Cynthia, Kenneth, George and Stewart.

If you have a photo or a memory you would like to share we would be grateful.

Tags: arts/media, business