Andrew Hayes Family

Andrew Showed Up for Everyone - Let’s Show Up for His Family

On May 22, 2025, we lost Andrew Hayes - a husband, father, friend, mentor, and one of the kindest souls you could hope to meet. The shock of his passing from a fast and aggressive cancer has left his wife, Jenn, and their three children reeling. Now, as they face life without the heart of their home, we invite you to help ease their financial burden in this time of unimaginable grief.

Andrew had a way of making you feel calm in chaos. He was the kind of person you felt safe with. The kind of person who really listened. He didn’t command attention. He just quietly earned your trust. At Faith Bible Camp, in boardrooms, in church pews, and around dinner tables, he brought steady hands and a gentle heart.

You always left his presence feeling a little more grounded and a little more hopeful. He noticed what others missed. Encouraged without fanfare. And made it his mission to help you shine. Andrew built systems, solved problems, and carried burdens with a smile. And he brewed the perfect cup of coffee with the same passion he used to explain budget spreadsheets.

He was known for his sharp, dry wit and hilariously inefficient time management. A “30-minute meal” took him 90, and a “quick” sermon prep burned the midnight oil. But what Andrew lacked in speed, he more than made up for in depth and heart. Ask him a question about the Old Testament or politics, and you’d get a dissertation (so bring snacks).

Andrew was allergic to echo chambers. He sought out voices unlike his own and leaned into nuance. He built bridges where others built walls and welcomed everyone, especially when he didn’t fully understand them.

Gentle, wise, and gracious, Andrew was a rare blend of brilliance and humility. He loved God with all his heart. He loved people more than himself. He loved Jenn more than anyone. And he adored his children, Rory, Brady, and Ivy. Andrew’s greatest joy was his family, and he poured his soul into loving them with kindness, faith, and laughter. Now that he’s gone, they are left in a world turned upside down, and life will never be the same.

This fundraiser is a small way we can surround them with the kind of love and support Andrew so freely and joyfully gave to others. To honour his life. To reflect his love. To help carry the weight he no longer can. The funds raised will go directly to Jenn and the kids to help cover immediate and ongoing expenses as they adjust to this devastating new chapter.

If you knew Andrew, you loved him. If you didn’t know him, we wish you had.

Please consider donating and sharing this campaign widely. Andrew gave so much to his community, his church, his camp, and his workplace. Not for recognition, but because that’s who he was. Now it’s our turn to care for the people he cherished most.

In memory of our dear Andrew Hayes,

A soul so kind, in countless ways.

With intelligence bright and words so clear,

He made complex ideas easy to hear.

In meetings, his voice would effortlessly blend,

Creating a space where thoughts could and opinions could ascend.

Valued and heard, we all felt near,

As collaboration thrived, with Andrew here.

Discussing ideas, crazy or sound,

In Andrew, a patient listener we found.

Comfort and assurance, his presence would bring,

A sense of belonging, like flowers in spring.

Deeply missed, his legacy stays,

In our hearts, through endless days.

Just like our friend was kind and true,

Let's honour Andrew, in all that we do.