Long-time Western Mustangs men’s and women’s basketball coach and football coach Doug Hayes passed away on Saturday, Sept. 25 at the age of 68.
Hayes was hired in 1969 as a lecturer in the Department of Physical Education at Western and was professor emeritus in the School of Kinesiology. He coached six Ontario Championship teams, eight League Champions and assisted in one CIAU Championship team. He was named OUAA Coach of the Year in 1976. As an administrator at Western, Hayes was men’s athletic co-ordinator (1988-1997) and acting chairman, Intercollegiate Athletics (1995-96).
He is survived by his loving wife Lauretta and their three children, Derek, Kelly, Tim, and brother, Gary.
The funeral will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Westview Funeral Chapel (709 Wonderland Rd. N.). Family, friends and colleagues are invited to attend a reception following the service celebrating Hayes’ life at Aroma Restaurant, 717 Richmond Street. Donations can be made in Hayes’ name to the Alzheimer Outreach Services of McCormick Home (AOS), or a charity of your choice.