Lawrence Gordon Hayden

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Lawrence Gordon Hayden – born Nov. 6, 1938 in Augusta. Larry died on Feb. 11, 2025, after a very painful year.

He graduated from Cony High School in 1956. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1957 for seven years. From the Air Force he worked for a short period of time for Bath Iron Works. He then worked for the U.S. Post Office for 27 years retiring as Postmaster in South Paris in October 1992.

We were married in Augusta in 1976 for 48 good years. We moved to Clearwater, Florida, in 1996.

He was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Jessica Hayden. Larry’s first wife Gloria Bennett Hayden passed away on May 5, 1972. He was also predeceased by our son Jeffrey Jon Moulton on Dec. 5, 2024. He was predeceased by his brother William Hayden, his sister Patricia Pelton and his twin sister Sandra Pomerleau.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years Marjorie L. Hayden, his children, Richard Hayden (Gay) of Maryland, Teresa Taylor (Ellsworth) of Maine, Gregory Moulton (Shelly) of Idaho, Diane DeBlois (Joseph) of Maine, Steven Hayden (Sabra) of Maine. He also is survived by several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Deborah (William) Lowans of Florida and Maine. He also is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Augusta on Thursday July 10, 2025 at 2 p.m. Service will start at 2 p.m. sharp.

After being his wife for 48 years I know he is in a much better place and free of pain. I miss and love him.

Following the service we will have a get together at the Elks Clubhouse at 397 Civic Center Drive (a very short drive from the cemetery). All are welcome. We would love to get together with you.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.