Margaret “Maggie” Mary Hayes, 74 of Newport, RI, passed away on August 1, 2024 in Middletown, RI. She was the wife of the late Edwin “Ed” Booth.
Maggie was born in Manchester, NH to late John F. Hayes Jr. and Constance (Leddy) Hayes on March 15, 1950. Maggie was a graduate of Rogers High School Class of 1968. She went on to earn a master’s degree in Speech & Language Pathology from the University of Rhode Island. She worked as a Speech Pathologist in various school systems throughout Southern New England for 15 years. Maggie enjoyed African drumming, knitting, beading, and other crafts, as well as outdoor activities such as gardening, cycling, and paddle boarding. She was a talented and creative writer. Her smile and laugh were infectious, her energy warm and radiant.
Maggie is survived by her children LivAline Ringseisen, Maximilian Ringseisen, step-sons Donald Booth, & Peter Booth. Her brothers and sisters, John F. Hayes III (Jan), Charlie Hayes (Patty), Constance Hayes O’Halloran (Brian), Joseph Hayes (Heather), Timmy Hayes (Diana), Terry Hayes (Kim), Mary Beth Garrett (Jay), and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her sister Sheila Hayes Coughlin.
The Ringseisen and Hayes families would like to thank the staff at Atria Aquidneck Place, and Annette Darling for the care and compassion that was given to Maggie for the past two years.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St, Newport.
A Celebration of life and drum circle will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Kings Park, Newport.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Maggie’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association RI Chapter, https://www.alz.org/ri, or to Aceing Autism, https://aceingautism.org/programs/newport-ri/.
Charley, so sorry to hear of Maggie! Where does the time go. But it sure has moved on, hasn’t it. She was still to young and needed to hang around longer.
Fondly,
Noreen
Charlie
So sad to read the news of Maggie’s death. I remember her most from growing up on Bacheller St. Our families share some great memories. Prayers go out to her children. Never easy to lose a parent or a sibling
I worked with Maggie in Tiverton. She was lovely, kind, sweet – this picture is exactly how I remember her. Condolences to all her family. May you treasure the memories she has left you.
So Sorry To Hear Maggie Passed Away. I Went To RHS Also And Graduated In ‘67. Maggie Was Always So Pleasant And With A Smile.
RIP Maggie 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I worked with Maggie in Tiverton when she was an SLP. She was wonderful to work with and so good with the kids. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family and friends.
Liv, Max,
Sending some love and care from Canada. Our family share some incredible memories in OOB. Maggie always had such love, energy and light. Her light will continue to shine.