William Lennon Daniels Jr.
William Lennon Daniels Jr.
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He married the love of his life and best friend, Diana Porter Daniels, on July 19, 1969. Bill went to work for the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad in December 1969. After many changes at the railroad, he retired from the Montreal Maine and Atlantic Railroad in April 2004. He was a member of the Island Falls Lodge AF & AM and Anah Shriners, where he was a member of the Academicians.
Bill enjoyed his work at the railroad as an electrician. As a retiree he enjoyed telling stories about his work and the numerous friends he had worked with on the railroad. He also read many books on railroad history and particularly liked diesel electric locomotive history. Bill loved researching his family's history, telling stories, gatherings with family and friends, and traveling.
Bill had enrolled in the organ donor program on his Maine driver's license. His family has coordinated with the EMMC and the New England Organ Bank (neob.org) to make these life saving donations to those in desperate need.
Survivors include his wife, Diana Porter Daniels, of Island Falls; two daughters, Katherine Daniels and her husband Justin Kinney, of Quincy, Mass, Jennifer Daniels and her fiancé, Cee-Jay Amara, of Franklin, Mass; grandsons, Jared Daniels and Colin Kinney; a brother, John Daniels and his wife, Phyllis of Bucksport; his mother-in-law, Helena Porter; brother-in-laws, Brent and wife Sherry, Galen "Bob" and wife, Joleen, Frank and wife, Melissa, all of Island Falls and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held at the Island Falls Cemetery on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 10 A.M. with Pastor Benjamin Green officiating, in conjunction island falls lodge #206. With A reception will follow at the United Baptist Church of Island Falls. Casual attire is recommended.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104 or to the Island Falls Public Library, P.O. Box 148, Island Falls, ME 04747. For an online memory book and to leave condolences please visit www.bowersfuneral.com
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Jane Sewell
September 2, 2014
So saddened to hear about Billy, prayers are with you and your family.
David Willinski
September 1, 2014
Diana, Kate, Jenny, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Bill. My grandfather Cut Foster had fond memories of him through the Shrine and the railroad. My thoughts are with you at this time, and hugs to all of you.
David
Norma Griffiths
August 31, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a good man and I know he has gone to his reward in heaven where there must be rail-cars for him to work on. God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Ben Barr
August 31, 2014
Diana and Jen, and all of Bill's family: I am so saddened to learn of Bill's tragic accident. He was a good man...enjoyed it when he was at the Katahdin Times office. May he rest in peace.
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Alan & Karen Ingraham
August 30, 2014
Diney and family please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bill. We played cowboys for many years as kids and had a lot of fun times in high school and as young adults. He truly enjoyed being a parent and grandparent.
Rest in peace our friend.
Jim McKeen
August 29, 2014
Bill, I never met you, in fact I never knew you existed until a little over a week ago when I made connections with Diana through Facebook. When we were children, she would come to visit her grandparents in Bridgewater, and we would all gather in and around the Old McKeen Swimming Hole on Whitney Brook on those long hazy days of summer.
I do feel a small connection with you because my father came home from World War II and joined Bangor and Aroostook Railroad and retired from there. He was a brakeman/conductor and often took me with him on the train when I was young. As a boy, I was amazed to learn that the behemoth diesel locomotives didn't actually drive the wheels of the engine, but instead generated electricity that powered the electors motors that actually moved the train that could haul over a hundred railroad cars. Being an electrician on the railroad, gave you a much deeper understanding of what that all entailed.
By reading these obituaries, I can see you were a much loved and appreciated man. The word “Good Man” comes up consistently! Being an organ donor reveals a Good Man still helping other people here on Earth, even as you have already stepped from this life into the Real Life the Heavenly Father has prepared for his children.
Bill, even though I never knew you, I am happy you brought so much joy to the Porter's and McKeen's in this life. God Bless You!
Margaret & Wally Gerow
August 29, 2014
Dear Diney and Fam.,
So sad to hear of Bill's leaving, he was a great man and you a lovely couple. Ma God keep you close to His Heart and May you have His Peace and Strength.
Our Love and Prayers
Margaret & Wally Gerow
August 29, 2014
Dear Diney and Girls,
So very sad to lose such a good person as Bill, but I am thankful he did not have a debilitating disease he had to suffer through. God Be EVER Present and with you all.
Love, Marg and Wally
August 28, 2014
Diana,
I was greatly saddened to hear of your loss. He will be missed by all! David Stevens
Norma Wentworth
August 28, 2014
Diana, Fred and I just want to say how very sorry we are to read about Bill. Hugs and prayers go out to you and your family.
Frank & Lynda Ingraham
August 28, 2014
Dinie and family. We are so sorry to learn of Billy's passing. Many good memories growing up together in Sherman. May he rest in peace.
August 28, 2014
Diney, my heart breaks for you and your Family. Just know you gave Bill a great life, he could not have found a better partner. I certainly wish I could be there with you, just know my thoughts are. Bless you all. Sue Tingley
Russ and Brenda Rodgerson
August 28, 2014
Diana and family, We are so sorry to have lost a good friend. Our thoughts are with you with deepest sympathy.
Mary Hathaway & Ted Sherwood
August 28, 2014
Our love and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Many fond memories of and good times with "Billy".
August 28, 2014
Dini and family-I am so very sorry to hear of Bill's accident and passing. I have worked for and with NEOB over the past years and hope that you will all gain strength and peace knowing that he has afforded others to continue to live-What a wonderful thing. I so enjoyed both you and Bill during the times we would visit during the care of both of his parents. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Helen Bowers Sherwood
Steve, Patti, Brianne, & Scott Smith
August 28, 2014
Diana, Kate, Jenn & families, We are so very sorry for the loss of Bill. Please know that even though we cannot be there our sadness is very much there. Bill's smile and kindness was always the first thing anybody encountered. Our thoughts & prayers are very much with you during this difficult journey. So much love being sent your way.
Betty Ann Harris
August 28, 2014
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish your memories. Hugs and prayers to all of the family.
Betty & Peter Bishop
August 28, 2014
Diana, girls and family, we are so sad to hear of Bill's passing. He always a smile and was always so friendly. He will be missed in this little town. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family and will keep you in our prayers.
Bev Long
August 28, 2014
Dinah, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I trust the memories you have of your years together will bring you comfort in these difficult days. God bless.
Linda Labby
August 28, 2014
Diana and girls we are so saddened by your loss. He always had a smile and a how are you. He was a great man for sure.
Ralph Brewer
August 28, 2014
We are very sorry to hear this Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all at this time.
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