Arthur Wayne "Pete" Hansford, 79, of Troy passed away Friday, October 30, at Vitas Hospice Care of Dayton. He was born in Troy on February 27, 1930 to the late Arthur Wayne Hansford, Sr and Mary Kroger Hansford. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Phyllis Hansford; one son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Sheila Hansford of Centerville; three grandsons, Daniel Hansford USAF, Samuel Hansford, and Nicholas Hansford; two sisters, Marilyn "June" Somers of Cincinnati and Barbara McCarthy of Rockport, Massachusetts; and nieces Carol Somers Smith, Kathie McCarthy, and nephew Jim McCarthy. In addition to his parents, "Pete" was preceded in death by his sister Catherine Clark; his son, J. Scott Hansford; and grandson, David Hansford. A lifelong resident of Troy, he graduated Troy High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. He was a member of Moose Lodge #1044 and #2611 and Moose Legion #103. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. He worked for Braun Brothers and retired from Dinner Bell in 1986. He was a past board member of the Troy Senior Center, where he enjoyed the company of many friends. "Pete" donated his earthly remains to Wright State University. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM. Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Visitation will precede the memorial service at 12:30 PM. The family requests donations in lieu of flowers to be directed to either the Troy Senior Center, 134 North Market Street, Troy, Ohio 45373 or Partners in Hope, 116 West Franklin Street, Troy, Ohio 45373.