Rendall Elton Hyson, 82, of Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully in Damariscotta on April 25, 2016 with loving family by his side.

Rendall was born July 22, 1933 to Charles and Cycely (Kirkpatrick) Hyson in Boothbay Harbor, where he graduated from Boothbay High School, class of 1951.

Rendall worked at area shipyards and for Paul Abbott as a carpenter. He started his own carpentry business in the mid-1960’s and was well-known for high quality craftsmanship.

Rendall was a member of the Lions Club, loved to go camping with his family and watching basketball. He was also the crew chief of his son, Glenn’s race team at Wiscasset Raceway, and loved going to the races at Louden since 1990. He was also an avid bird watcher.

Rendall was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret Emma Hyson; his sister, Carlene Hyson Neuman; and his brothers, Merle Hyson, Robert Hyson and Gerald Hyson. He was also predeceased by his parents, Charles and Cycely Hyson.

He is survived by his son, Ronald Hyson and his wife Brenda of Boothbay Harbor; son, Richard Hyson and his wife Tracey of Boothbay; son, Steven Hyson of Boothbay; daughter, Kathy Tibbetts and her husband Edward of Boothbay Harbor; and son, Glenn Hyson and his wife Sarah of Boothbay. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tony Hyson and his wife Jennifer, Eric Hyson, Todd Hyson, Ethan Hyson, Evan Hyson, Hillary Hyson, Cory Hyson, Kristy Hyson, Benjamin Tibbetts, Rendall “Randy” Tibbetts and Christopher Hyson, as well as seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Rendall is also survived by his sister-in-law, Mary Day Hull.

A Celebration of Rendall’s life will be held on Friday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at Hall’s of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. A reception will immediately follow the service at the Boothbay Fire Station. All are welcome.

Hall’s of Boothbay has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Rendall, or to share a story or pictures, visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.