Henry A. Maifeld
LEWISTON – Henry A. Maifeld, 83, of Rumford passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at the Marshwood Center. He was the husband of the late Isobel E. (Donaldson) Maifeld who passed away in 2020.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Oct. 10, 1940 a son of the late Edwin “Ep” and Hazel (Klare) Maifeld. He grew up in Cincinnati attending local catholic schools and graduated from Elder High School. Following graduation, Hank enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he spent the next 23 years serving his country, earning the rank of MSGT.
After being honorably discharged, Henry moved to Maine and began working for the Rumford Post Office until his retirement.
Hank was an avid collector, he collected football cards and stamps among other things. He and his wife enjoyed traveling. A highlight was traveling with family to Hawaii. Henry was known for his HO scale Christmas village that was setup under his tree every year during the holiday.
He is survived by three children, Douglas E. Maifeld of Rumford, Susan E. Gayhart and her husband Geoff of Harrisonburg, Va. and Deborah A. House of Lewiston. He also leaves five grandchildren, Meagan Maifeld of Peru, Rebecca Maifeld of Hyattsville, Md., Linsey House of Los Angeles, Calif., Haley House of Lewiston and Matthew Gayhart of Culpeper, Va.; and a great-granddaughter, Harper Maifeld of Peru; as well as his four siblings, Ronald Maifeld of Cincinnati, Ohio, Evelyn Cook of Cincinnati, Ohio, Lawrence Maifeld of Grand Prairie, Texas and Kathy LaDow of Florence, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Monday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Thibault Remembrance Center, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, followed by a memorial service at 12 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please visit http://www.ThibaultRemembranveCenter.com to sign Henry’s guestbook and leave memories and condolences for the family.
In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to:
American Cancer
Association of America
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