Neil Pratt Hayward
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NEIL PRATT HAYWARD, died peacefully in his home on May 01, 2022 in Sunapee New Hampshire at the age of 81 surrounded by his loving wife Vicki and two daughters Tonya and Tracy at his time of passing.
Neil was born on April 25th 1941 in Hanover, New Hampshire to Fredrick Hayward Jr and Wife Lucy Hayward.
He graduated from Bradford Academy in 1959 with a high school diploma. Neil then went on to college while in the AIR FORCE.
He married Vicki Lynn Hayward (Limlaw), his soulmate, in 1974.
After moving to Florida, Neil and Vicki owned and operated a trucking company, brokerage and fabrication shop as Neil had people all over the country coming to have him build them a custom semi truck. Over a period of 6 years, the couple welcomed three children into their home and Neil and Vicki were very adamant about letting them know how much they were loved and always encouraging them to strive for the best. Neil has 3 older children from a previous marriage as well who spent a lot of time with their father and Vicki. Neil and Vicki moved back to New Hampshire in 2011 and retired from truck driving. Both joined Newbury, New Hampshire Fire department where Vicki remains employed.
His children remember his as a kind, driven, seriously hard working family oriented father who encouraged them to pursue their goals. He is so loved by all of his six children.
Neil was accomplished at Custom Fabrication, being the life of the party, Diesel Mechanics, Highly dependable and honest and being a wonderful thoughtful husband and caring loving father who had a multitude of friends spread across the country due to his very outgoing personality. He never backed down from a confrontation. Neil loved racing and, camping with the family and family dog and traveling and Neil and Vicki loved meeting new people while they reveled at their custom truck they built together. He was strong and brave all the way. Neil always considered Vicki as "The Love of His Life and enjoyed the fact they could work side by side doing the same work for 48yrs.
Neil was a adventurous individual who loved a challenge and who was passionate about the quality of his work.
Neil is predeceased by his Mother and Father Lucy and Fred Hayward of Fairlee Vermont, Oldest Brother Freddy Hayward the 3rd of Fairlee Vermont, Younger brother Gary Hayward of Fairlee Vermont, and younger brother Sammy Hayward, of Louisville Kentucky.
Surviving family members include his Loving Wife of 48yrs Vicki, 4 daughters : Lori Shifflett, of Morristown Fl, Tonya Hayward of Bradford New Hampshire, Tracy Hayward of Sunapee New Hampshire, Tammie Hayward of Newport New Hampshire as well as 2 sons : Neil Hayward Jr of East Corinth Vermont and David Hayward of Bradford Vermont as well as 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at the Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main Street, New London, NH on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 P.M. The US Air Force will conduct military honors at 3:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 166 S River Road, Bedford, NH 03110.