Alan Winthrop “Lanny” Hayes, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, with his wife and daughter by his side.

Alan was born on May 29, 1939, in Worcester, MA, son of the late Philip Adrian Hayes and Margery Charlotte (Atwood) Hayes. Alan was a graduate of South High School, Worcester, and served in the Air Force from 1957-1961, stationed at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, MA. Here, he met the love of his life and wife of over 60 years, Virginia (Pacheco) Hayes. Alan went on to complete his undergraduate degree in Sociology and Psychology from American International College and his graduate degree in Community Leadership and Development from Springfield College.

Alan held various positions in community and urban planning, ultimately at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for over 25 years. During his time with HUD, Alan became an advocate for the reestablishment of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and was an instrumental force in securing federal funding for subsidized housing and securing grants from the Federal Government and HUD for not only the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, but other smaller Native American communities in the New London area.

In addition to his work with HUD, Alan became an advocate for trauma victim’s rights, founding the Trauma Victims Support Group of Connecticut; work for which he received a Connecticut State Senate Proclamation. Alan also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Wilson Volunteer Fire Department for several years.

Alan’s hobbies and interests included water skiing, archery, racing cars at Lyme Rock and Stafford Speedway with his beloved Sunbeam Alpine, target shooting, and boating on the Idle Hours with his family and friends.

In additional to his wife, Virginia, Alan leaves behind his daughter, Deborah Castonguay; and grandchildren, Mary and Valen; his brother, David Goodwin Hayes; and nephews, Jeffrey (Tammy) and Mark; his niece, Susan (Peter); and a host of cousins, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Alan was predeceased by his son, Charles Alan; and his sister-in-law, Gwendolyn Hayes.

Alan’s family would like to acknowledge Lilly Kelly and Maureen Taylor of Dynamic Touch Home Care Agency and to the Accentcare Hospice team for their exceptional care and support.

His family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 27, 1-2:30 p.m., with Military Honors and a funeral service at 2:30 p.m., at Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor.

Burial will be private.