Friday, July 8, 2022 5:32 am

BARRINGTON - Michael Hastings, 57, of Second Crown Point Road died Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at his home after a long illness.

He was born in Rochester, the son of Neal Hastings Sr. and Madeline (Wells) Roberts and had resided in this area all of his life. Michael worked as an engineer for Local 4 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Mike proudly served in the Army.

He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. As quoted by a friend, "Michael was a soldier, historian, author, builder, son of NH, wildlife enthusiast, fisherman, adventurer, world traveler, organ donor (he donated part of his liver years ago), benefactor, friend, and Beloved Rat.

"He faced death as he faced life and the Rat Line-with guts, determination, and his dry New England wit. Always brave; always honorable". We love and will miss you, Mike.

Members of his family include his father, Neal Hastings, Sr.; his mother, Madeline Roberts; brother, Neal Hastings, Jr.; sisters, Beth Goss, Jennifer Sarcione, Charmon Klaeson, Karly Chipman, Krista Sanders, Lynda Hastings-Edgerly, Lisa Hastings-Daudelin, Mary Goss, Paula Hawkes and many nieces, nephews, cousins.