SALEM — Dr. Stephen D. Hayes, of Salem, died on Saturday, May 28, 2011 surrounded by his family after a long struggle with cancer of the appendix.

He sadly leaves his beloved wife, Clare (Doyle), who has been his soul mate for nearly 50 years along with his two wonderful sons, Steve and Jared, and Betty Saarela who has been devoted to his well being. He also leaves his best friend and brother, Peter, along with his loving family and his mother, Brenda.

His commitment to life was to live it fully with all his dear friends and to share the joy of living in his professional and personal life. He will miss his work and everyone he has worked with but his spirit will live on in everything he has accomplished. The true meaning of his life was to help others feel loved.

Dr. Hayes was a remarkably accomplished individual who held three doctorates and two board certifications. He was a child and adult clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and addiction specialist who practiced in Salem, Lynn, and Brookline. He was the co-founder of the Lynn Community Health Center where his mission was to integrate behavioral health and primary care medicine to improve the quality of care provided to people in need. His forty years in community mental health led not only to regional and state but also to national recognition.

His true goal in his professional life was to help not-for-profits become sustainable and grow in order to enrich the lives of others. Dr. Hayes was a member of numerous professional organizations and, for many years, the Eastern Yacht Club where he enjoyed his passion for boating.

ARRANGEMENTS: All who care are welcome to attend the memorial celebration of Dr. Hayes' life to be held on Thursday, June 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Eastern Yacht Club, Marblehead. In lieu of flowers donations would be gratefully appreciated to the Lynn Community Health Center (269 Union St., Lynn, MA 01920) building campaign, where the new building under construction is named the Stephen D. Hayes Building, or to the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP, 221 Rivermoor St., Boston, MA 02132) which has the Stephen D. Hayes Community Mental Health Project, or to the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis (BGSP, 1581 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446) where he was chairman of the Board of Trustees. For online guestbook or additional information please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.