Michael F. Hays

FALMOUTH – Michael F. Hays, 67, passed away on January 4, 2026. He is the loving husband of Brenda M. Grant-Hays with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

Michael was born August 4, 1958, in Portland, Maine. He is the son of the late Albert and Patricia K. (O’Gara) Hays. Michael graduated from Westbrook High School and then received his BS in Architecture from Wentworth Institute in Boston where he met his wife and business partner Brenda. He continued his study through the Construction Specifications Institute and received certification in 1987.

Michael received his Architectural license in Maine in 1989, in the State of New York in 2011 and in the State of New Hampshire in 2012. He is one of the founding partners of Grant Hays Associates, Inc., Architectural and Interior Design firm where he designed hundreds of projects throughout the state through which he will be remembered.

He was past board member and President of the Maine chapter of the construction specifications institute from 1989 to 1993. He also supported his local community through involvement with the Maine State Ballet, where he contributed professional services, architectural expertise and was an active board member from 2007-2011.

In addition to his wife Brenda, Michael is survived by his children Ryan M Grant-Hays and Hannah KG Hays, his siblings Kevin Hays and wife Maryanne, Brian O’Gara and wife Kate and Maureen O’Gara-Richards and husband Matt as well as several nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved all sports, outdoor activities and cherished his Wentworth alumni brothers with their annual camp and golf excursions.

To have known him was to love him therefore Michael’s Celebration of Life will be at the new Conroy-Tully Walker Cremation, Funeral, and Gathering Center, 300 Allen Avenue, Portland on Saturday, January 31, 2026, beginning with a time of visitation from 1-2 PM followed by a service at 2:00 PM and then a reception at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.