OAKLAND – Hyland “Hydie” Barrows, 85, of Oakland passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2025 at Glenridge Comfort Care Center in Augusta.

He was born Hyland E. Barrows on April 21, 1939 in Augusta to Irene Stratton and Freeman Barrows. Hyland was the second child and oldest boy of 13 children. He was educated in the Augusta and Sidney schools. He was in the Marine Corps from 1957-1960. Hyland married Elaine Stevens on Oct. 21, 1961. They enjoyed many years of camping, hiking, and traveling together.

Hyland worked for Hammond Lumber in the 1960s. Later, he worked for E.D. Bessey and Son for 40 years. Hyland attended the University of Maine and the University of New Hampshire for forest management.

Hyland joined the Marine Corps League Attachment 599 in Augusta, in 2008. He was awarded the Marine of the Year for the State of Maine Military Order of Devil Dogs in 2015. Hyland was the Commandant for the State of Maine in 2019. He also served as the Adjutant/ Paymaster.

Hyland was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Judy LeClaire and brothers Charles, Skip, and Howard Barrows.

Hyland is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elaine Barrows. They have five children, Christina and Bill Randall of Palmyra, Belinda Barrows and Michael Marquis II of Palmyra, David and Frieda Barrows of Vienna, Colleen Barrows and Harvey Higgins of Jackson, and Mary and Steven Hill of Manchester, N.H.

Hyland and Elaine have 10 grandchildren, Joshua Morosi, Chelsea Young, Brianna Barrows, Cassandra Boucher, William “Joey” Randall, Evan Barrows, Michael Cain, Emily Randall, Quinton Hill, and Aliza Hill. They currently have five great-grandchildren, Georgia, Tiberius, Haidan, Nadean, and Margarett.

Hyland is also survived by his eight sisters; one uncle; many nieces, nephews; cousins; and friends.

Hyland’s visiting hours will be on Friday, Jan. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. His funeral service will be on Saturday Feb. 1 at 2:30 p.m., also at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, with a celebration of life to follow immediately after. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Hyland’s family would like to thank MaineGeneral Home Hospice, Delta ambulance, and Glenridge Comfort Care Center for their care and compassion.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church St., Augusta.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home website, http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com

Hyland requested that in lieu of flowers, donations

be made to the

Marine Corps League of Maine (mcldome.com) or MaineGeneral Hospice (give.mainegeneral.org/hospice).