Hafford, Nolan K., 56, January 16, 2015. Calling hours are Friday, January 23, 2015 at Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou, from 12 noon until time of service at 2 p.m. Interment to be held at the Evergreen Cemetery, Caribou. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Nolan K. Hafford, 56, was called home by his loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 16, 2015, at his Caribou residence. He was born October 11, 1958, in Fort Kent, the youngest son born to Mrs. Audrey Hafford.
Nolan graduated from Caribou High School in 1976. After his graduation, he worked for local contractors as an equipment operator. In 1979, he began his lifelong career in the water utility business, working for the Caribou Waterworks Corporation of Philadelphia at the Caribou Water Plant. He studied and passed the tests for certification as a Water Utility Operator attaining a Class 4 license, the highest classification from the State of Maine. He also attained a Class 4 Wastewater Treatment Operators certificate. In 1982, he transferred to the Millinocket Waterworks as manager, returning to Caribou in 1989 as manager of the Water Division of the Caribou Utilities District, which had purchased Caribou Waterworks. Since 1998, Nolan has worked as the Senior Water Plant Operator in Caribou. Nolan was well respected in the water industry and served on the Education Committee of the Maine Water Utilities Association for several years. He also mentored many other employees in the water utility business over his many years of service.
Nolan was an avid reader, loved the outdoors, and collecting coins and rocks. He loved watching programs on Alaska and one of his greatest dreams was going to Alaska to pan for gold.
Mr. Hafford is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Gloria A. Cushman and her husband, Caldon of Caribou, and Carolyn Costello Hall and her husband, Leslie of Windham; one brother, Stanley Hafford of Presque Isle; nieces and nephews, Dr. Joy M. Cushman and husband Dr. Michael Amey, Naomi Rustikov and her husband, Alexandr, Matthew Cushman and wife, Crystal, Robert Costello and wife, Michelle, John Costello and wife, Tina, and Michael Costello; three great-nieces and six great-nephews. Mr. Hafford was predeceased by his mother, Audrey, and a great-nephew Carter Matthew Cushman.
Friends may call at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou, Friday, January 23, 2015 from 12 noon until time of services which will be held at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Troy Heald officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Caribou. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Hafford may do so through the charity of one’s choice. www.mockler funeralhome.com.
