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Donald Hennessy Obituary
Don was born in Portland on Nov. 27, 1934, the son of Archie and Lena (Brown) Hennessy.
He will be missed by all who knew him. He was well known in the Waterville area as the man who waved to everybody. He was a 5th degree black belt martial arts master, and the wave was a block from martial arts moves. He will be especially missed by the people who enjoyed his waves daily.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lawrybrothers.com.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 107 Main St., Fairfield; 453-6049; 800-660-2111.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Hennessy
Tammy Green
May 28, 2011
Don you was a very Dear friend of the Family you will be greatly missed. We all Loved you. R.I.P our Dear Friend Don...
Rachel Averill
May 28, 2011
I did not know you Don, but had a chance to talk to you at Hannaford's once.What an intelligent man you were. I always looked forward to your making my day brighter when you waved.I will always think of you when I drive on the Armory Road and you are not there. You will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all who waved to you. May you rest in peace.
Lisa Gilbert
May 28, 2011
I met you long ago when my oldest daughter was a few yrs old. Now she's 25 and I loved waving to you every time that I saw you. You always made me smile no matter what kind of day I was having. Thank you for your kindness. RIP Don
Julie Whitehouse
May 25, 2011
Don,I passed you often on the street waving back to you with a smile.I had the pleasure of speaking with you on more than one occasion.Your calm & gentle voice along with wise words are something I will always remember.Your a dear soul & someone alot of people enjoyed seeing & getting to know.You are home now & at peace.God Bless you dear man. You have added a beautiful memory to many peoples lives.Thank you for you...
Angie
May 25, 2011
When I drive down Upper Main Street, it just won't be the same without your wave and chuckle when I honked my horn and waved back! RIP, you will be missed.
Maria
May 25, 2011
You walked many, many miles and made so many people smile! May you rest in peace now! God Bless!
Arielle Y.
May 25, 2011
Don, I looked forward to coming to work everyday to see you. From convincing you to wear shoes to supper...all the way to crying when you drew me the butterfly, I fell in love with your funny antics and the way how even when you were upset, a simple hug would make you stop and smile at me.
You touched my heart. Love you. Miss you.
Always,
Arielle
Anne
May 24, 2011
You gave joy without reservation. Thank you!
chad vintinner
May 24, 2011
I am 38 years old and i remember you walking and waving when i got my license and first car at 17...i never met you personally but you always had a special wave for me as i would wave to you from the car window, i also never knew your name was don, i affectionately referred to you as '' Willie the Waver''....i will never forget you don...i hope your tradition is carried on in your memory by other folks in town...god bless and god speed
Debbe
May 24, 2011
you will be missed. I always looked for you walking and when you waved I always tooted the horn. You brought many smiles to many faces. Rest in peace my dear man.
Arthur
May 24, 2011
We spoke a couple of times in K-Mart. I always looked for your Friendly Wave and Smile!!You made each Day Better. I will miss you always! Waterville is not the same with out you. I will look to Heaven and Wave each Day. Rest in Peace my Friend.
May 24, 2011
Rest in peace Don, you touched many lives and will be talked about for many years to come. I know you are up there looking down upon us, Waving......
Brian & Dawna Wheeler
Smithfield , Maine
Sherry Brown
May 24, 2011
It's nice that he would do such an unselfish thing, making people smile! R.I.P. Don Hennessy!
loretta reynolds
May 24, 2011
we will miss the waving man he was friendley and kind to everyone woe met him god bless u
Lena Hennessy
May 24, 2011
Hi uncle I will miss you. I love you . now your up there with your family now. rest in peace. love your niece Lena Hennessy
May 24, 2011
I once met Don when he was working on my neighbor's yard. He was a very nice man and although I no longer live in Maine I will miss seeing him walking when I come to visit. RIP Don.
Lily Hanning
May 24, 2011
i live in Poland but came from the watrville area, i always look for the Waving Man who only once accepted a ride from me due to heavy rain. He was a gentleman and i thanked him for waving,.i told him he made some people happy that they could connect with someone they didn't know and be happy to do so. i always tooted and waved back. He will be sadly missed and now we will look to the heavens for his wave...Rest in Peace Don for giving so many a smile....
carlene armour
May 24, 2011
WILL MISS YOUR SMILE AND WAVE GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND
Eva Adams
May 24, 2011
For many years I would meet "The Waving Man" as I drove down Upper Main Street and he made his way towards The Elm Plaza. He by doing such a simple act as waving at motorists brought many smiles to many faces. Such a simple act, but one that will be long remembered and missed by all those who over the years had seen him.
pat nadeau
May 24, 2011
MAY TOU REST IN PEACE DON HENNESSY, YOU BROUGHT JOY TO LOTS OF PEOPLE. REST FRIEND .
Marie LeClair
May 24, 2011
You always brought a smile to my face...
You will be missed by many, rip my friend.
May 24, 2011
I grew up in Waterville, and for as long as I can remember, Mr. Hennessy was there. I always waved back. He will be missed.
Guy Plante
May 24, 2011
I did not know this Guy Either, but he always did bring a Smile to my Face also. RIP Mr. Hennessy
May 24, 2011
R I P
many did not know your name, but you made us all smile as our day was not complete with out a wave from you. thank you!
Leo Sylvain
May 24, 2011
Though I did not know you, Mr. Hennessy, your waving brought a smile to my face every time I saw you. God bless you and keep you, and may you rest in peace.
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