SOUTH PARIS — Haynes F. Noyes, of Waterford, died Sept. 6, after a short illness.

Haynes was born in South Paris on Aug. 26, 1920, to Harry and Ida Noyes. Shortly after graduating from Oxford High School, Haynes volunteered to serve in the Army during World War II.

Following his discharge, he went to work on the railroad and held various other jobs, until opening a small general store in South Waterford. After closing the store, he began his sales career, working for Stan Wallace of Bridgton, before ultimately transfering to Benson and Sullivan Co. in Auburn, where he enjoyed a long and successful career, rising to the position of vice president and general manager, before retiring in 1978.

Haynes was a lifetime member of Mt. Tirem Lodge No. 29 in Waterford and was an active member of the Masons, including a year on the lecture circuit as a district deputy for the state of Maine. He was also a deputy sheriff for Oxford County and a member of the Maine State Police Auxiliary.

For those who knew him well, you can easily recall passing him on the highway where he religiously walked two to five miles every day, regardless of the weather. In his later years, he traded his walking shoes for his bicycle where, as a major embarrassment to those of us several years younger, he rode 25 to 30 miles daily.

He will be remembered for being a strong, firm but fair and honest man; a man who always put family first. He was admired and loved by those close to him and highly respected by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.

His physical presence will be missed but his spirit will be in our hearts through eternity.

Surviving Haynes are his three sons, Leon, who resides in Tennessee, Bob in New Jersey and Steve in Florida. “Grampa” was also extremely proud of his seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great great-grandson.

He was predeceased by Mildred, his loving wife of 53 years; and two sisters, Lucy “Dolly” Brown and Dorothy “Teddy” McGray.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.