John Allen Hay, 85, of West Kingston, RI, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Robert Matthew and Beatrice Pearl (Spink) Hay.

A devoted husband, proud father, cherished grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his loving wife Victoria Alice (Ferbert) and his oldest daughter Elizabeth Viola White (Arthur P White Jr). He leaves behind his sons Robert A Hay, John J Hay, and his daughter Tina M Loftes (Kevin M. Loftes). His grandchildren Jason, Jennifer, Ashley, Briana, Haylea, Hannah, Kevin, and presided by Timothy and Matthew. His great grandchildren Seneca, Timothy, Christian, Rowan, Avery, and Ella. John is survived by his sisters Ruth and Janice. Presided by his brothers William and Robert. Also, his half- siblings Robert, Nancy, Shirley, Pauline, George, Howard and Barbara. He carried the weight of the world so those he loved wouldn't have to, always finding a way to reassure us that everything would be okay.

He could be stubborn, but beneath that determination was one of the kindest hearts imaginable. His love wasn't loud-it was found in his actions. He fixed what was broken, taught what he knew, and gave his time without expecting anything in return. John had a remarkable ability to solve almost any problem, approaching every challenge with patience, ingenuity, and quiet confidence. Despite his incredible knowledge and skill, he remained humble, always believing that knowledge was meant to be shared and never hesitating to teach or lend a helping hand.

He worked alongside his father as a young man taking over the family Septic Service Company and then starting John A Hay and son's Construction. He was the owner of Roadrunners Auto Repair and retired as a machinist at County Auto Supply. He mastered countless skills that became part of who he was. He made sure those skills and lessons didn't end with him, passing them down to everyone fortunate enough to learn by his side. He taught that hard work, responsibility, patience, and integrity weren't just values-they were a way of life.

One of his greatest passions was firearms. To him they represented far more than just a hobby. The lessons he taught reflected the same principles by which he lived his life: respect what you have, take responsibility for your actions, and always be prepared to protect and care for the people you love.

Above all, he showed us what true love looks like through his marriage to his beloved wife, Vicky. Their love was one of a kind. His love for her never faded, reminding all of us that true love doesn't end when someone is gone-it simply changes the way it is carried.

His legacy is not only in the things he built or repaired, but in the people he shaped. His strength lives on in the hands he taught, his wisdom in the lessons he shared, and his love in the family he leaves behind.

He leaves this world knowing that all of his 85 years he was deeply loved, and leaves those who loved him with a lifetime of memories to cherish. In his words... later.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 10AM - 12PM at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St. Wakefield, RI 02879 with a Funeral Home Service to immediately follow at 12PM. Burial will be in New Fernwood Cemetery, West Kingston, RI 02892.