PEABODY- Doris "Dot" Eileen Hayes, 94, of Peabody peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side in the afternoon of Saturday May 8, 2021. Born in Salem, Dot was the daughter of the late Yvonne B. (Gaudreault) and Albert J. Letarte.

Growing up, she was one of 4 girls in her family. Dot loved spending time being active as she was an avid swimmer, skier, and square dancer. Early on in her life, she graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School. After her graduation, she later went onto work for Soucy's Insurance Company in Salem as she worked her way to becoming the Office Manager.

Outside of her work, Dot met the love of her life Robert F. Hayes and they got married on January 7, 1945 and started a family. Dot's dedication to her family shined through with her incredible selflessness and generosity. She carried those traits as a devote Catholic as a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Marblehead. She was also an active and charitable member to St. Jude's Charity. Dot will be remembered for being an incredibly generous woman with an amazing sense of humor and fun-loving personality. She will truly be missed by all who knew her as a loving mother and member in her family as she prioritized the importance of family, diversity, being kind to one another and helping those in need.

Dot is survived by: her daughter Linda Serpa and her spouse David of Peabody; her grandchildren Christine Boutilier and her spouse Robert of Peabody, Michelle Beaulieu of Danvers, Marc Beaulieu of Richmond Hill, GA, Kelly DeJesus and her spouse Ray of Peabody, Kerri Beaulieu of Peabody, and Dianna Medeiros of Danvers; her 19 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; her sister Joan Cavett; many nieces and nephews; and her dog Mia.

Dot is predeceased by; her husband Robert F. Hayes (2000); her son James R. Hayes (2012); her grandson James P. Hayes (2021); her siblings Edith K. Lavoie (2015) and Barbara Dombrowski (2020).

Visiting hours will take place on Wednesday May 12, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Murphy Funeral Home, located at 85 Federal St. Salem. A funeral mass will be held following the visiting hours beginning at 11:30 AM at Our Lady Star of the Sea, located at 85 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead. All those in attendance are required to wear face masks for the services. In Dot's memory, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Thank you to Care Dimensions on behalf of Doris's family, we greatly appreciate the compassionate care you provided us. "You must rest but never quit". For more information or online guestbook, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497.