In 1975 Wayne's love for Maine overcame his desire for city success, and he moved to Rockwood, Maine, where he began building his outdoor legacy. In Boston, he opened a shop called Middle Earth, developed a commercial real estate business named Little and Company, and founded Waterrest Waterbeds. He hunted in Uganda, Africa, and became a registered Maine hunting and fishing guide and an aviation bush pilot. Wayne's twenties and early thirties were balanced between his love for the outdoors and his desire for career success. Wayne developed a love for the outdoors on Howard Pond in Hanover, Maine, at his family's camp. He was accepted to, and briefly attended Tufts University. He graduated from Governor Dummer Preparatory school in 1957, where he was an accomplished football, lacrosse, and track athlete. Wayne was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, to Clive Edward Hockmeyer and Mayre O'Brien Hockmeyer. He found his peace while hunting, fishing, and skiing. Wayne lived a life of profound accomplishment, appearing to have lived multiple lifetimes all in this one. He led with his heart and wore his emotions openly. His life's purpose was to create joy and adventure. Box 1329, Greenville, ME 04441 (nrecmooshead.Crystal River - Wayne Francis Hockmeyer, ambitious, devoted, and intuitive. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to The Natural Resource Education Center at Moosehead, P.O. 3, at Holy Family Catholic Church 145 Pritham Ave., Greenville, ME. John is survived by his wife, Ray Cote daughters, Patricia Adams, Catherine Downs and husband, Scott, and Paige Murray and husband, Ralph son, James Cote grandson, George Adams IV and wife, Kelly, and great-grandson, George V grandson, Reginald Cote granddaughter, Sabrina Adams and loving blended family members, Lillena, Brian and Jasmine, Michelle, John and Karen, Kim, Tonya, Randa and numerous nieces and nephews.Ī Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. He was known as a man of enjoyable company and integrity. John was sharp witted, intelligent and a loving father and husband. There were just enough ponds, lakes, and rivers in the area ensuring he would never run out of bodies of water to conquer the fish that resided in the area. He loved the community and the people and was active on several local wildlife and governing committees. In 1999 he met his wife, Ray Prescott, who shared his interests. Greenville was his home and he enjoyed everything the area offered. He had a love of gardening creating beautiful flower beds and landscaping. John was well known and respected in the fly-fishing community. His fishing journals spanning 47 years are a legacy to his interest, skill, and love for the sport. consultant with licensing for real estate sales and appraisal.Īt 70 years old John retired completely and pursued his lifelong passion - fly fishing. Upon retirement John started his own forestry business as a forest mgt. He went on to manage Dirigo Lumber in Greenville, ME and the Pleasant River Co. out of Bangor, ME in the Timberlands division administrating the Passamaquoddy Lumber Co. He began his forestry career with Dead River Co. He advanced on a fellowship to a master's degree with honors in corporate financing at Yale University School of Forestry. He went on to UNH where he received his BS in Forestry. The family moved to Derry, NH where he attended Pinkerton Academy.
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