Vance A Cayford Jr.

WATERVILLE – It is with great sadness that we are left to say goodbye to a loving son, father, grandfather and brother. Vance A Cayford Jr. left on his journey August 9, 2022, at the age of 51. He was born in Waterville on Nov. 18, 1970 to Vance A Cayford Sr. and Nancy (Dubois) Cayford.

Vance served in the Persian Gulf Theater in 1991 where he proudly served his country. He was a self-employed roofer and the owner of G & G Roofing.

Vance was predeceased by his grandparents, Ivan and Evelyn Cayford, Wallace and Shirley Dubois and Lynn and Pauline Pressey; his uncle, Tim Dubois, and aunts, Susan Moffett and Linda Nivison.

Vance is survived by his mother Nancy Cayford and stepfather Daniel Pooler Jr., his father Vance Cayford Sr. and stepmother Karen Pressey Cayford; and sister Lori Cayford and partner Bob Robinson; his children Gaige and Gavin Hessert, Brittney and Jared Cayford; grandson Ezrah Hessert; as well as his loving fiance Benita Springer of Bar Harbor. He is also survivied by his many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services will be at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, Sept. 30, 2022 at 2 p.m. under the direction of Lawry Brothers. A celebration of Life for Vance will be Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. at the home of Vance and Karen Cayford. 43 Averill Mobile Home Park in Benton, Maine.


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