PASSAGES: BRIAN HAYS

Brian Hays, left, and Brian Breveleri, at the 2009 New England Open in Pomfret, Conn.

PASSAGES

BRIAN HAYS, 60;

OWNER/TRAINER 

AT CHOKEBORE KENNELS

INHERITED ELHEW LINE

FROM BOB WHELE

NORTHBORO, Mass. -- Brian T. Hays, 60, passed away June 9, 2015 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 34 years, Martha (Seilius) Hays; siblings Barbara Ann Amons of Sandwich; Bonnie Louvier and her husband Philip of Lexington, Va.; Brad Hays and his wife Laura of Blackstone; Barri-Lynne Hays of Marlborough; two aunts and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Brian Hays

Born in Marlborough, he was a son of the late Carl W. Hays (2014) and Evelyn (Taber) Hays (1981). Brian was a lifelong resident of Northboro. He graduated from Algonquin Regional H.S., class of 1972, and attended Oregon State University, majoring in forestry engineering.

Recognized as a world class gun dog trainer of the pointing breeds, Brian owned and operated Chokebore Kennels for over 30 years. Brian's hard work, skills and passion were rewarded when his mentor Robert G. Whele bestowed him with custodianship of the world famous Elhew pointer bloodline in 2002. Before his passing, Brian partnered with Brian Breveleri to carry on the Elhew legacy so that future sportsmen may enjoy "a gentleman's shooting dog."

Brian was a life sponsor of the Ruffed Grouse Society, William Harnden Foster Chapter of Worcester. He was an avid outdoorsman who also enjoyed cooking and travel, taking many trips to England, Ireland, Scotland and Canada. Brian will be remembered as a true country gentleman.

All services are private. Memorial donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Jochen Lorch, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, Mass. 

(From the Worcester Telegram)