Obituary for Douglas Glenn Hayward
Douglas “Doug” G. Hayward
BERWICK, ME: Douglas “Doug” Hayward, 61, of School Street died unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 8th, 2022, at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH. Doug’s passing coincided with the full lunar eclipse, providing a beautiful goodbye to his loved ones.
Doug was born on January 22, 1961, in Boston, MA to his father Lauren L. and mother Annalisa M. (Leaf) Hayward. His early childhood was spent in Boston until he relocated to a farm in Farmington NH. He traveled around as a young adult settling in southern Maine. A chance trip introduced him to the love of his life, Maureen. Maureen and Doug met when Reen literally fell into a rocking chair onto Doug’s lap. If you know Reen, you know how perfect that was!
Doug and Maureen were married for 38 years and shared many years fulled with joy. They had a fun banter and lots of unspoken communication. Doug’s facial expressions could speak a thousand words. He had a well-known look that meant, “Seriously, Reen!?”
Doug proudly served in the United States Army and had great love for his country. He would have loved the irony of passing on election day as a way to always remind his friends and family of their responsibility to vote. He would also share, very passionately, who he thought you should vote for.
Doug was a devoted and hard worker. One of Doug’s, not so secrete, talents was that he could fix almost anything with duct tape. He spent 15 years as a baker at LaBree’s Bakery before finishing his career at Pratt and Whitney in North Berwick, ME. He was a natural leader, encouraging others around him to improve themselves and better the world around them. He once led coworkers to end the practice of smoking inside their business, long before it was against the law.
Doug had a strong sense of humor and a “full-belly” laugh that will be fondly remembered in the hearts of all who knew him. Doug loved to joke with people in a manner that was only acceptable coming from him, with sayings family and friends fondly referred to as “Doug-isms”. It was his light-hearted opinion that only boys were allowed go to the dump. However, one niece disagreed with him and insisted on going along. Doug liked to tease the nieces and nephews and called the boys, “good girls” and the girls, “good boys”!
Doug adored all his nieces and nephews and they loved him equally, in return. Doug and Reen’s home was the favorite destination for vacations and sleep overs. If you run into one of Doug’s nieces or nephews, ask them about the Troll that lived in the house-shaped radio, the sticks that were beaver food, coyote poop, frog farts, his strong hand that with a poke could send you to your knees, his pinpointed finger water squirts and tunnel dragons.
Doug loved animals and had a deep bond with his beloved beagle, Digger. He never forgot his late dogs, Ginger and Moxie. Like many of his traits, his love for animals was contagious and he once had other men he worked with bottle-feeding a stray kitten he found.
At his home, there is a bench with rocks that he named “Fraggle Rock”. He spent many hours there laughing with his dear friend Tim and other friends. Wherever this man went, there was laughter and love.
Doug enjoyed learning about history, with a particular passion for American history. In fact, nearly daily, he would point out historically inaccurate information on TV or printed material. He greatly enjoyed the beach, hiking, hunting and fishing, vintage trucks and his tractor. Most of all, Doug enjoyed being with family, friends and his dog. He was a caring man who would lend a helping hand to anyone he could.
Doug is survived by his wife, Maureen Delia (Devaney) Hayward, Mother, Annalisa M. (Leaf) Hayward, Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Austin H. and Barbara R. (Bennett) Devaney.
Doug will also be missed deeply by his sister Laura Hayward, and was an irreplaceable brother to his sisters-in-law, Michelle C. (Devaney) Iverson, Audrey Ann (Devaney) Dolmat, and Barbara M. (Devaney) Moore.
Doug was pre-deceased by his brother and best friend Dennis “Denny” Hayward and his father, Lauren. His love for them remained, even though their passing left shadows on his soul.
Though Doug and Maureen didn’t have children of their own, they were blessed to care for their nephew Shayne Staples and niece Sarah (Staples) Ayers as their son and daughter for a few treasured years. In addition to Shayne and Sarah, his nieces and nephews include Keith Hayward, Prisilla “Silla” Hayward, Dustin J. Moore, Jamie M. (Moore) Winn, Courtny S. Meserve, Drew P. Meserve, Julie Tibbetts and Kevin Tusa.
The list of those who will miss Doug also includes great nieces and nephews, his extended family, many lifelong friends, and dear new friends.
Doug was an organ donor. He will live on in the smile of several children, as his donation will be used to correct their cleft palate. This would have made him happy and proud.
In case it is not obvious to the reader, the world has lost some of its warmth and light with Doug’s passing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Doug’s name to GoFundMe https://gofund.me/ed56122e to help with his end of life experience.
Friends and family may call from 10:00 AM until Noon on Monday, November 14th, 2022 at Purdy Funeral Service in Dover NH.
To sign the online guestbook, please go to
www.purdyfuneralservice.com
BERWICK, ME: Douglas “Doug” Hayward, 61, of School Street died unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 8th, 2022, at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH. Doug’s passing coincided with the full lunar eclipse, providing a beautiful goodbye to his loved ones.
Doug was born on January 22, 1961, in Boston, MA to his father Lauren L. and mother Annalisa M. (Leaf) Hayward. His early childhood was spent in Boston until he relocated to a farm in Farmington NH. He traveled around as a young adult settling in southern Maine. A chance trip introduced him to the love of his life, Maureen. Maureen and Doug met when Reen literally fell into a rocking chair onto Doug’s lap. If you know Reen, you know how perfect that was!
Doug and Maureen were married for 38 years and shared many years fulled with joy. They had a fun banter and lots of unspoken communication. Doug’s facial expressions could speak a thousand words. He had a well-known look that meant, “Seriously, Reen!?”
Doug proudly served in the United States Army and had great love for his country. He would have loved the irony of passing on election day as a way to always remind his friends and family of their responsibility to vote. He would also share, very passionately, who he thought you should vote for.
Doug was a devoted and hard worker. One of Doug’s, not so secrete, talents was that he could fix almost anything with duct tape. He spent 15 years as a baker at LaBree’s Bakery before finishing his career at Pratt and Whitney in North Berwick, ME. He was a natural leader, encouraging others around him to improve themselves and better the world around them. He once led coworkers to end the practice of smoking inside their business, long before it was against the law.
Doug had a strong sense of humor and a “full-belly” laugh that will be fondly remembered in the hearts of all who knew him. Doug loved to joke with people in a manner that was only acceptable coming from him, with sayings family and friends fondly referred to as “Doug-isms”. It was his light-hearted opinion that only boys were allowed go to the dump. However, one niece disagreed with him and insisted on going along. Doug liked to tease the nieces and nephews and called the boys, “good girls” and the girls, “good boys”!
Doug adored all his nieces and nephews and they loved him equally, in return. Doug and Reen’s home was the favorite destination for vacations and sleep overs. If you run into one of Doug’s nieces or nephews, ask them about the Troll that lived in the house-shaped radio, the sticks that were beaver food, coyote poop, frog farts, his strong hand that with a poke could send you to your knees, his pinpointed finger water squirts and tunnel dragons.
Doug loved animals and had a deep bond with his beloved beagle, Digger. He never forgot his late dogs, Ginger and Moxie. Like many of his traits, his love for animals was contagious and he once had other men he worked with bottle-feeding a stray kitten he found.
At his home, there is a bench with rocks that he named “Fraggle Rock”. He spent many hours there laughing with his dear friend Tim and other friends. Wherever this man went, there was laughter and love.
Doug enjoyed learning about history, with a particular passion for American history. In fact, nearly daily, he would point out historically inaccurate information on TV or printed material. He greatly enjoyed the beach, hiking, hunting and fishing, vintage trucks and his tractor. Most of all, Doug enjoyed being with family, friends and his dog. He was a caring man who would lend a helping hand to anyone he could.
Doug is survived by his wife, Maureen Delia (Devaney) Hayward, Mother, Annalisa M. (Leaf) Hayward, Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Austin H. and Barbara R. (Bennett) Devaney.
Doug will also be missed deeply by his sister Laura Hayward, and was an irreplaceable brother to his sisters-in-law, Michelle C. (Devaney) Iverson, Audrey Ann (Devaney) Dolmat, and Barbara M. (Devaney) Moore.
Doug was pre-deceased by his brother and best friend Dennis “Denny” Hayward and his father, Lauren. His love for them remained, even though their passing left shadows on his soul.
Though Doug and Maureen didn’t have children of their own, they were blessed to care for their nephew Shayne Staples and niece Sarah (Staples) Ayers as their son and daughter for a few treasured years. In addition to Shayne and Sarah, his nieces and nephews include Keith Hayward, Prisilla “Silla” Hayward, Dustin J. Moore, Jamie M. (Moore) Winn, Courtny S. Meserve, Drew P. Meserve, Julie Tibbetts and Kevin Tusa.
The list of those who will miss Doug also includes great nieces and nephews, his extended family, many lifelong friends, and dear new friends.
Doug was an organ donor. He will live on in the smile of several children, as his donation will be used to correct their cleft palate. This would have made him happy and proud.
In case it is not obvious to the reader, the world has lost some of its warmth and light with Doug’s passing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Doug’s name to GoFundMe https://gofund.me/ed56122e to help with his end of life experience.
Friends and family may call from 10:00 AM until Noon on Monday, November 14th, 2022 at Purdy Funeral Service in Dover NH.
To sign the online guestbook, please go to
www.purdyfuneralservice.com