We are sorry
to report the passing of Janice Hayes on August 28, 2010 due to
a tragic accident. Janice was one of the hardest working
volunteers in our chapter and served for many years as the
registrar for our annual ACBS Lake Winnipesaukee Boat Show. She
was tireless in her efforts on behalf of our chapter. Janice
worked alongside her husband Scott, at their boat shop, High
Gloss Restorations in Gilford, NH. Many chapter members will
remember the enthusiasm and professionalism that Janice added to
our events.
Janice was
trained as a nurse and worked for many years in the medical
field. Recently, she joined her husband at his boat shop,
restoring beautiful wooden boats.
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At this
year's boat show, Jan and Scott also donated the canvas bags for
all the registrants as their donation to the show. This was in
addition to their volunteer work as registrar and the use on
their cruiser Comfy at the show for late registrations.
Comfy was recently restored by Scott and this year
they acquired the boat and were eager to bring it to our 37th
annual Lake Winnipesaukee ACBS Boat Show. Jan gave anyone who
asked a tour of the boat, which is a special 29 foot Chris Craft
Cruiser built in 1950. This photo of Janice was taken at the
show this summer and is how we must always remember her, always smiling
and always helping others, an inspiration to us all.
Janice was
raised in Georgia and she never really lost her Southern accent.
That went along with her generous personality and hometown
friendliness. Jan was always one of the first to offer to help
whenever a chapter event needed organizing. She handled all the
paperwork flawlessly and never stressed as late registrations
were called in at the last minute.
On behalf of
the Chapter, a contribution has been made to the Gilford Fire
Rescue Department and the Gilford Police Department. Our
sincerest sympathy go out to her family and friends.
And on a personal note, Janice was the
unsung hero of our annual ACBS boat show for many years, and now
it is time to celebrate Janice. Our fondest memory of her was at
our recent ACBS Board Meeting where she was honored and received
a standing ovation from her peers for her many years of
volunteer work. Janice was absolutely beaming and we shall
always cherish the time that she shared with us. Thank you and
may God bless you Janice, for you have touched more people in
your life than you could have ever imagined.
Gerri Prusko & Bill John
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held
on Friday, Sept 10th, 2 pm at the Gilford Community Church, 19
Potter Hill Road, Gilford. The Rev. Michael Graham, pastor of
the church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to Gilford Fire-Rescue, 39 Cherry Valley
Road, Gilford NH 03249.
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