Clyde L. Hinkley of Richmond Maine and Fort Myers Florida passed on April 18, 2020 in Fort Myers Florida.  Clyde was born on September 21, 1934 in Richmond Maine.

Clyde was married to Mary Frances Carr for sixty-five years.  He was a caring, loving husband and a wonderful father to his two sons, Mark Clyde Hinkley and Adam Lloyd Hinkley.

Clyde leaves behind his wife, Mary Frances Hinkley of Richmond Maine and Fort Myers Florida and two sons, Mark C. Hinkley and wife Yvonne Boise of Mercer Maine and Adam L. Hinkley and wife Nadine of Richmond Maine.  Clyde leaves 12 grandchildren:  Jaimee M. Hinkley and partner Donald Currie of Winthrop Maine, Mark S. Hinkley of Topsham Maine, Eric W. Hinkley of San Jose, California, Adam T. Hinkley and wife Taylor of Freemont, New Hampshire, Aaron T. Hinkley and wife Brittney of Westbrook Maine, Bethany C. Dudik and husband Joseph of West Texas, Anthony Marson and wife Olivia of West Gardiner Maine, Shelby Hurley, Tara Hurley and Kayla Hurley of Richmond Maine, James Nicopoulas of Corneilous North Carolina and John Nicopoulas of Lake Wylie North Carolina and 15 great grandchildren; Christopher Currie and Joseph Currie of Winthrop Maine, Chhayha Hinkley and Rufus Hinkley of Topsham Maine, Landen Hinkley, Jayden Hinkley, Addlie Hinkley and Bethany Hinkley of Freemont New Hampshire, Aaden Hinkley, Oliver Carr Hinkley, and Theodore Wallace Hinkley of Westbrook Maine, Juliet Ann Dudik of West Texas, Roland Marson, Chance Marson and Oaklyn Marson of West Gardiner Maine.  Also, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Clyde was predeceased by his parents, Alice Elizabeth Bodge and Horace Albra Hinkley.  Also, his brother, Horace Clinton Hinkley and sister, Helen Hinkley May.  Clyde leaves behind three sisters, Leona Reynolds of Gardiner Maine, Charlotte Sullivan and husband Dana of Richmond Maine and Carolyn Knight of Richmond Maine.

Clyde was a graduate of Richmond High School in 1953.  Clyde also graduated from LaSalle University of Engineering in 1961 at Chicago Illinois.  He was employed at Umberhind and Howe in Richmond Maine, Washburn and Doughty shipyard in East Boothbay Maine.  He was also employed at BIW shipyard in Bath Maine and Portland Maine for 40 years and retired from the Welding Engineering Department in 1999.  A flag was flown at half-staff in his memory at BIW.

Clyde was a former member of the American Welding Society.  A lifetime member of Orange Harbor Boat Club in Fort Myers Florida.  He was also a lifetime member of Fishing and Hunting of Maine, a member of the National Rifle Association and a former leader of Cub Scouts for many years.

Clyde was soft spoken and known for his smile and kindness to others.  He enjoyed designing and building projects with his hands.  He cut his own lumber and built his home.  He enjoyed hunting with his sons and family trips up north moose hunting.  He loved to travel with Mary and especially enjoyed their many trips to Hawaii.

After he retired, he purchased a home in Fort Myers Florida and wintered there for 20 years.  He spent his summers at Hinkley Cove in Mercer Maine.  Clyde developed a Lasting Legacy for his family of generations to come at Hinkley Cove on North Pond in Mercer Maine.

Per Clyde’s wishes a celebration of life will be held at Hinkley Cove in Mercer Maine. 

Clyde’s Celebration of Life is scheduled for July 10, 2021 from 1pm to 3pm at 34 Hinkley Cove Road, Mercer Maine 04957.  The celebration will include an opportunity to remember Clyde, his life accomplishments and share your favorite memories.  A memory box will also be available for those who have a story to share.  Write down your memory, place it in the box and it will be read during the celebration.  This event is open for friends and family.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon.  Lite refreshments will be served at the celebration.  After the celebration you may stay and enjoy your time at Hinkley Cove by swimming, kayaking and/or fishing for those who are interested.  If you wish to bring your own refreshments please do and grills will be available.