JEFFERSON – Richard D. Hayes, 77, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth, following a long illness. Richard was born in Gardiner. He is a son of the late David J. and Celia (Jones) Hayes.

Dick grew up on the family farm on the Mountain Road in Jefferson. He loved to play baseball and claims he learned to count and add by playing cribbage! Dick attended Erskine Academy High School and graduated in 1964.

After high school, he served in the U.S. Army. He attended White Sands Missile School and was deployed to Korea during the Vietnam War.

Subsequently, he was employed by Central Maine Power Co. for over 43 years, retiring in 2011. He held many different positions. He read meters, worked at Mason Station in Wiscasset, and repaired transformers and substations, amongst other duties.

Dick was an avid deer hunter, checkers player, motorcycle enthusiast, martial artist and was an Amway distributor for many years. He also enjoyed watching stock car racing and helping out his nephew Ryan who raced at Wiscasset Speedway.

Richard is survived by his ex-wife and good friend, Tina Hayes of Jefferson; his son, Robert Jones and longtime partner June of West Gardiner; two daughters: Debra Peacock and Joanne Parkin and her husband Jay, all of West Gardiner; two brothers: Robert Jones and his wife Donna and Randall Hayes and his wife Margo, all of Jefferson; and a sister, Ramona Leeman of Jefferson. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. His family were all very dear to him.

Relatives and friends may visit on Tuesday, March 26, from 6-8 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Road, Rt. 32, Windsor where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 11 a.m.. Burial will be at a later date in Shephard Cemetery, Rt. 32, Jefferson.

Condolences, stories and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

Memorial Donations can be made to Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry, c/o St. Giles Episcopal Church,

72 Gardiner Rd.,

Jefferson, ME, 04348,

or

Inn Along the Way,

741 Main St.,

Damariscotta, ME, 04543.

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