Hartley “Buzz” Fernald
WINSLOW – Hartley “Buzz” Fernald, beloved father, pépère, uncle and friend, passed away on Jan. 23, 2025, after a period of declining health. His children were by his side. He was 86 years old.
He was born in Waterville on Aug. 28, 1938, to Evon and Mildred Spinney Fernald. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School where he excelled at baseball and basketball. He attended the University of Maine.
On Sept. 7, 1957, he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” Dutil. Together they raised three children in a home where love was abundant, and family and friends were always welcome.
Buzz had a strong work ethic, and he worked hard to provide for his family. He had a long career in sales. In addition, he worked for WTVL Radio broadcasting local football and basketball games with Bob Woodbury. Not one to sit still after his retirement, he became a bus driver for RSU18. He continued driving bus until he was 85. He was short in stature, but a giant in character and integrity.
Buzz was an avid sports fan. He loved the Yankees, Giants, Bruins, Celtics, and Notre Dame. He was an avid golfer and played well into his 80s. He shared his love of sports with his family and many Winslow youth by coaching Little League and Youth Basketball. Buzz was a communicant and Eucharistic Minister at St. John the Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Pat; and daughter, Vicki Falconer; brother, Frank; in-laws, Louis and Evelyn Dutil, Joseph and Claire Dutil, Daniel Dutil; and nephew, Kevin Dutil.
He is survived by his children, Terry Lynn Ladd and husband Donald, Peter Fernald, and wife Karen, son-in-law, Eric Falconer; grandchildren, Matthew, Erin and Kaitlyn Falconer, Tyler Ladd and wife Krystle (Kae), Trevor Fernald and fiancé Julia Dunn and Taylor Fernald; great-grandchildren, Amaya, Marcella, Evelyn, Darren and Kamrin; in-laws, Albert and Lorraine Dutil, Therese Dutil; and several nieces and nephews.
At his request, there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. John the Baptist Church 26 Monument St., Winslow. Interment will be held on a later date. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to
St. Jude Children’s Hospital,
501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38105
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