Overview

• Hayley McNeff died unexpectedly at her Sudbury home on August 8 at age 37, according to her family’s obituary.
• The obituary described her passing as “unexpected but peaceful,” and no official cause of death has been released.
• A public visitation and funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on August 16 at George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home in Wellesley, with mourners invited to contribute to the National Alliance on Mental Illness instead of sending flowers.
• Her father described McNeff as “a beam of light” known for her quick wit and determination, and peers including Dave Palumbo have paid tribute to her energy and kindness.
• A decorated athlete, she won titles such as the 2009 East Coast Classic, appeared in the documentary Raising The Bar and later pursued graduate studies in psychology.