Fayette- Robert D. Bamford, 86, a resident of West Road, Fayette, passed away Monday, May 16th at Sandy River Center. He was born March 20, 1930 in Fayette, the son of George M. and Lena (Rose) Bamford. He attended school in Fayette. Robert grew up on the family dairy farm where he was born and lived until his death. He was an excellent farmer and a skilled logger. Early on he worked with horses and hand saws in the woods and later he worked for his brother, Stanley’s logging business, and wore out many a chainsaw. He continued to log well into his 70’s, even though some family members urged him to stop. He loved the woods and the work. Even then he was a hard man to keep up with in the woods. Robert also worked for the Town of Fayette for over 40 years doing summer maintenance and plowing town roads in the winter. He always took special care of the equipment and vehicles he used whether they were his own or belonged to someone else. Robert loved animals, particularly his horses and his dogs. He was a great fan of horse pulling competitions at the local fairs. His dog Molly was his constant companion. Mr. Bamford was a true native of Fayette, whose ancestors were two of the village’s first settlers. The land has remained in the family since it was originally acquired in the 1700’s by Daniel Bamford. They set up their homestead on the same property on West Road. His niece Lacy (Bamford) Badeau and her husband Carl purchased the property in 2007. A mobile home was set up there for Robert so he could live there for the remainder of his life. Robert will be greatly missed by his many surviving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers; James, Clifton, Guy, Mellon and Stanley Bamford, and his sisters; Mildred Robinson, Edna and Ruth Jackman and Helen Small. Robert’s family would like to thank Central Maine Medical Center, Meals on Wheels and the staff and management at Sandy River Center in Farmington. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com. Bamford- Died Monday, May 16, 2016 in Farmington, Maine. Robert D. Bamford, 86, a resident of Fayette, Maine. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday. May 19th at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. Visiting hours 10-11AM before the service. Interment will be held at North Fayette Cemetery, North Road, Fayette, Maine. If desired contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels Program, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, Maine, 04240.