PORTLAND – Michael R. Hedgpeth, 59, of Portland, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Thursday Feb. 3, 2022.

He was born on Dec. 22, 1962 in Staten Island, N.Y., the son of Robert D. and Elizabeth (More) Hedgpeth. Michael grew up in numerous places as the son of a Coastguardsman, living in Puerto Rico, Cape Elizabeth, and Topsham, to name a few.

He was a 1981 graduate of Mt. Ararat High School, and later attended college at the University of Maine. Michael worked as a prep-cook at several local restaurants, such as Estes Lobster House, Applebee’s, and most recently The Black Tie Company.

He first set his eyes on Louise Pecci in 1987 at a Christian fellowship in Lewiston. They went on various trips with friends to Christian concerts and retreats in the Midwest, strengthening their spiritual bond with God as well as each other. They married on June 15, 1992 and over the next 18 years, raised three daughters at their home in Richmond.

Michael was an artistic man and enjoyed making music, writing, and reading science fiction. When he wasn’t jammin’ on his keyboard or creating one of his many works of art, he loved playing miniature golf with his daughters and telling one of his many “Dad jokes”.

He was a spiritual man who had many long conversations with God. In 2016 he was baptized, surrounded by family and friends. His faith had always been the foundation of his character.

Poker night was a weekly ritual with his daughters, where often they would clean him out of all his pennies and loose change. He enjoyed a plethora of outdoor activities with his family such as fishing, canoeing, gardening, stargazing, softball, disc golfing, shootin’ hoops, and swimming.

Michael is predeceased by his parents Robert and Elizabeth “Bette” Hedgpeth.

He is survived by the mother of his children, Louise Hedgpeth; his daughters Jamie Hedgpeth of Sabattus, Elizabeth Hedgpeth of Portland, Katrina Hedgpeth and fiancé Andrew Webb of Portland; his brother, Robert Hedgpeth III and his wife Laura of Monmouth, a half-sister, Denise Edwards and her husband Galen of Mentor, Ohio, sister, Susan Hedgpeth and wife Angela Stewart of Topsham, two half-brothers; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland on March 12 at 2 p.m., with reception to follow.

A GoFundMe page has been created to assist with funeral expenses and can be found online at http://www.gofundme.com/f/a8u6s2-michaels-funeral-expenses?qid=6def6f3ce44a131cd024fbf02210d3a3.

To view Michael’s memorial page or share an online condolence, please visit http://www.conroytullywalker.com.

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