Portage Lake--- Hazen O. Walker, 55, passed away unexpectedly December 19, 2021, while cherishing the serenity of Northern Maine. He was born July 14, 1966 in Presque Isle, a son of Lois (Craig) Howes and the late David C. Walker, and raised in Masardis.

Hazen was a police officer of Ashland Police Department for almost 20 years. In addition, during his time in public safely, he also served with Ashland's Fire Department and Ambulance Service. Following his years serving Ashland and surrounding communities, Hazen relocated downstate and worked as an equipment operator with Vaughn Thibodeau Contractors, Bangor, for several years, while living near Bucksport. His true passion was woodworking and carpentry with his uncles, he made many returns to the County to tinker on projects with his uncles and sons. Hazen was finally relocating back to the Portage Lake area, where he was eager to return to hunting and fishing his beloved North Maine Woods, sharing his many tall tales, and spending a lot of time with loving grandchildren.

He is survived by: two sons, Garret Walker and his wife Morgan, and Chris Walker and his fiancée MacKenzie Chevalier, all of Portage Lake; his mother of Ashland; three siblings, Heidi Campbell and her husband Scott, Brien Walker and his wife Staci, all of Ashland, and Leda Walker of Presque Isle; four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ayda, Olivia & Addison; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 12 noon to 4 PM, at Heidi's home, 406 Presque Isle Rd., Ashland, where we can share the many memories of Hazen. Burial will be held privately and at the convenience of Hazen's family. Arrangements are a service of Lajoie Funeral Home, 114 Exchange St./PO Box 39, Ashland.