BARING – Arnold “Bud” Hartford, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at his home. Bud was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Calais, son of the late Jason and Thelma (Smith) Hartford. After school, Bud started his career with St. Croix Paper Co., where he worked for more than 25 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Calais and Frontier Lodge No. 111 I.O.O.F., Baileyville. Bud enjoyed playing guitar, feeding the birds, woodworking, hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Pratt; an infant brother, Carleton Hartford; and an infant great-grandson, Jacob Arnold Papke. Surviving are his loving wife of 62 years, Ruth (Wheelock) Hartford; two daughters, Joan McLean and her husband, Michael, of Calais and Jean Neddeau and her husband, Dennis, of Baileyville; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A celebration of Bud’s life will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A spring burial will take place at Baring Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
ARNOLD ‘BUD’ HARTFORD
