Dan W. (Corrigan) Thornhill

Dan W. (Corrigan) Thornhill, of York, Maine, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born in Biddeford, Maine on June 15,1949, to Walter and Hilda (Heeney) Corrigan

He leaves behind his wife, Cathy, daughter Lindsay Thornhill of Kittery, son Michael Thornhill (Alexandra Perwin) and grandson James and granddaughter Daphne of Seattle, Washington.

"Danny" resided in Kittery, Maine, until he was 12 years old, attending Austin School and Frisbee School. In 1962, his family moved to Woodsfield, Ohio, where he met his future wife, Catherine Secrest, and attended Woodsfield High School. He was president of his class for four years, was all sports team manager, and member of the National Honor Society.

Dan entered Ohio State University in 1967. In addition to numerous scholarships, he worked at the Columbus race track throughout his years at Ohio State to further pay his own way through college. He graduated in 1971 with degrees in History and English and was accepted into Phi Beta Kappa.

Dan was awarded a scholarship to Harvard Law School and graduated with a JD degree in 1974. He returned to Kittery, Maine, and worked at Shaines, Madrigan and McEachern law firm in Portsmouth, NH. Several years later, he and Duncan McEachern established a Maine branch, McEachern & Thornhill, on Walker Street in Kittery, where he worked until his retirement in 2022.

In 1977, he and Cathy married and their daughter, Lindsay, and son, Michael, were born. Dan was active in all facets of their lives, giving both children a love of reading and history.

The family enjoyed many road trips to historic sites and museums, as well as driving to Woodsfield every summer and again at Christmas so the children could know both sets of grandparents and all their uncles, aunts and cousins. His favorite trip was with his daughter, Lindsay, when they spent time in Ireland, home of his ancestors.

Dan remained active throughout his life as a runner and cyclist, and loved going to Red Sox games and fishing with his son and his uncle, John Heeney, at Pepperrell Cove.

He was meticulous and thorough as a lawyer. His clients and friends could rely on his wise counsel, loyalty and generosity. He believed deeply in the rule of law, fairness, equality and hard work, which enabled him to achieve a wonderful life on the beautiful Maine coast with a family he loved and friends he loved.

Dan was predeceased by his brothers, Skip and Doug Thornhill; his sister-in-law, Carol Schumacher; and brother-in-law, David Secrest. He is survived by his sisters, Kathy (Sue) Corrigan of Akron, Ohio, and Karen (Michael) Coulters of Weare, N.H.; his brother- and sister-in-law, Jim and Peg Secrest of Springhill, Fla.; sister- in-law Donna Secrest of Woodsfield; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

For online condolences visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.