ALLAGASH – Wilmer “Wim” Hafford died April 25, 2012, at home after a short illness of cancer. He was born May 2, 1941, son of Fred and June Hafford.
He owned and operated Allagash Outfitters for more than 50 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed visiting with local people at his store, sharing many memories over coffee and scratching lottery tickets.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary (Gardner) Hafford of Allagash; one son, Russell “Jay” Hafford of Allagash; two daughters, Kay and husband, Craig Paradis, of Fort Kent, and Shirley and husband, Rickie Waning, of Carmel; and three grandchildren, Samantha and Andrew Paradis, and Billy Wickett. He is also survived by an “adopted son,” Thomas “Elmer” Puckett; three brothers, Frederick and wife, Theresa, Calvin and wife, Laura, and Hollis and wife, Sissy; one sister-in-law, Judy Hafford; brothers-in-law, Bill and Jim Gardner; sister-in-law, Pam (Gardner) Minghi; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Wim was predeceased by three brothers, Clifford “Bea,” James and Curtis; and three sisters, Bernice “Nad,” Priscilla “Tid” and Ethel “Tee.” His family gives a special thanks to all his family and friends for their help during this difficult time.
Visiting hours will be held 4-8 p.m. Sunday, April 29, and 1 p.m. until the time of service 2 p.m. Monday, April 30, at Pentecostal Church, Allagash, with his nephew, Herschel Hafford; and friend, Tim Shaw officiating. Burial will be afterward at Allagash Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wim’s memory to Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund, Northern Maine Medical Center, 194 East Main St., Fort Kent, ME 04743. Services are being conducted by Daigle Funeral Home, Fort Kent.
Spent some time on those tickets with Wim and seems he was always winning or at least saying o I think this one is the winner. Would visit at the store and Wim told me once this is the best place in the world and we have a side walk too. He told me his pizza had his own home made sauce. I even bought one for the ride home as I went out the door he showed me the can it came from. Then the time we went to Fort Kent to the Rocks and played pool. On the way home we just missed hitting a Bull Moose and mite I say it was big. Nothing said from Wim untill 5 mins up the road and then Wim say Big Moose. It was fun and I never will forget my friend Wim. God Bless his family. Wim I’ll see you on the other side Save a winning ticket for me.