- Date Of Birth: August 13, 1958
- Date Of Death: January 31, 2014
- State: Maine
North Yarmouth-Dean W. Hayward Sr. of North Yarmouth, Maine was born on August 13th, 1958 to James and Dorothy Hayward. He passed away on January 31,2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He graduated from Greely High School in 1976 and attended SMVTI with a degree in the Culinary Arts.
He married the love of his life, Donna Hayward on February 19, 1977. Dean was active in 4-H as a youth. As an adult, he served as a 4-H leader and introduced each of his children to 4-H and his passion for livestock. He served a term as President of the Maine Sheep Breeders Association, and was an active member of the American Southdown Breeders Association. He was currently serving as a board member to the New England Sheep & Wool Growers’ Association.
Dean enjoyed raising his flock of registered show sheep, and exhibiting them at local, regional and national shows along side his children and grandchildren.