Bruce Walker Haggerty

HAYWARD, CA — On June 17, 2012, Bruce W. Haggerty, 63, died unexpectedly of a cardiac arrest at the St. Regis Retirement Center in Hayward, CA. He was born September 29, 1948, the son of Jasper and Muriel (Swicker) Haggerty of Harrison. He grew up on the family farm with brothers Charlie and Albert Haggerty. He graduated from Bridgton High School in 1966, and completed his college education at the University of Maine, majoring in Zoology, in 1970.

Serving in the Air Force, stationed first in Thailand and then in Kansas, he met and married the love of his life, Letha Rice. After his discharge from the Air Force they moved to Alviso, CA, and he served with the California National Guard until 1978. Sadly, his wife passed away in 1987.

He continued his education, becoming a Medical Technician and working as a phlebotomist at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, CA, until he retired in 2008, due to health issues.

Mr. Haggerty became a resident of St. Regis in 2009. He received wonderful care from the staff and became a special part of families of other residents. A memorial service was held at St. Regis for the staff, residents and their family members on June 23.

He was a faithful summer visitor to Maine, enjoying the family camp with his mother Muriel. Fishing and eating fresh corn and red hot dogs were his favorite ways to vacation while at camp.

Survivors include two brothers, Charles and wife Judith Haggerty of Norman, OK, and Albert and wife Patricia Haggerty of Otisfield; nephews, Cyrus and Travis Haggerty and step-nephews, George and Erick Galarneau. Besides his wife Letha, he was predeceased by his father, Jasper, in 1972, and his mother, Muriel, in 2008.

A graveside service will be held on August 12, at 2 p.m. at the Stuart Corner Cemetery in Harrison. Albert and Pat welcome people attending the service to come to their home afterwards at 322 Bell Hill Road in Otisfield.