Richard Fenton Mayo

passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014, as a result of acute myeloid leukemia. Known to his friends as Dick, he was born in Bridgewater, Vermont, the eldest of three children born to Arthur and Elaine Mayo. Dick graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, New Jersey, and after working on the family farm following high school, entered the Air Force in 1952. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1956, Dick attended the University of New Mexico, and received a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering degree in 1960. After college, Dick worked as a design engineer for Gulton Industries. He was later employed by EG&G Inc., a national defense contractor, and eventually was responsible for managing the Albuquerque office. As a seasoned investor, in retirement, he enjoyed researching and managing financial concerns. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Virginia. Dick was devoted to his family, and had many friends. He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Dick had an active and inquisitive mind, and regularly enjoyed playing bridge and dominos with his friends. He particularly enjoyed ballroom dance, and was a popular dance partner at many dances throughout Albuquerque. He is survived by his children, son Richard Mayo, daughter Carol Mayo Cochran and her husband John; his beloved granddaughter, Rachel; his brother Guy Mayo; and his sister, Fern Mayo. At his request, Dick was cremated. Services will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St. NE. Friends and family are invited to attend a reception immediately following the service, at the Sonshine Cafe of St. John's United Methodist Church. Dick's remains will be interred at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, or the University of New Mexico Cancer Center, 1201 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131.