David A. Hayward

PLAINFIELD – David A. Hayward, 75, of Coburn Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2016, at the Vermont Respite House in Colchester.
David was born in Plainfield on December 29, 1940, the son of Ray Albert and Lillian Harriet (Moody) Hayward. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1959. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Hunt during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was honorably discharged in 1963.
After his naval service, he worked on the Alaskan Pipeline Project, and then was employed by VT Sheds before becoming a Game Warden and a Deputy Sheriff. In 1970, David became a truck driver for M & G Convoy based out of Albany, NY driving all over the East Coast until his retirement in 2000.
His memberships included the National Rifle Association, New York Teamsters Union, Canadian Club, and American Legion Post #10 in Barre. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding around looking for game, four-wheeling and being outdoors.
Survivors include his fiancée, Beverly Lavin of Plainfield; his daughter, Pamela Champine and her fiancé, Brian LaRose of Granville, NY; his stepchildren, Louise Hayes, Brian Hayward, Deb Fernandez, MaryJo Fernandez, and Jonathan Ferris; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews, his sisters, Joan Barsalou of Plainfield and Lois Lafreniere of East Barre.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Elizabeth Hayward, his sister, Judy Hayward, and his brother, Roger Hayward.
His graveside service with full military honors will take place on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center. There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, VT 05446.