William D. Heady, 80 of Newcastle, passed away at his home on the evening of Jan. 17, 2022. Born in Boston, Mass. on May 23, 1941, he was the son of Winthrop and Marie (Raino) Heady.
Although born in Boston, William grew up in several different states across the country. He attended schools in each state, but spent the majority of his educational years, and life, in Connecticut.
Out of high school he worked many different jobs, some of which included working on the docks, unloading trains, driving a taxi and driving school buses. He ultimately started working as a wastewater treatment plant operator for the Woodlake Condominiums in Woodbury, Conn., and remained there until his retirement after over 20 years.
Several years after his wife passed away, he moved to Maine where he enjoyed his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed camping, and loved fly fishing from his kayak. He was also a remote control enthusiast, having cars, planes, boats and helicopters.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Carol Ann; a sister, Emily Heady; and son-in-law, Raymond Holmes.
He is survived by his six children, Joy Heady, William Heady Jr., Arthur R. Heady, Robert Heady, Winthrop Heady and his wife, Louise, and Debra Heady and her fiance, Jeffrey Sullivan; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 11 siblings; and many nieces and nephews.
He will be laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery in Watertown, Conn. in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the funeral home to aid his family.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting stronghancock.com.
