Daniel S. Lothrop

Daniel S. Lothrop obituary, Lewiston, ME

Daniel S. Lothrop

Daniel Lothrop Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Albert & Burpee Funeral & Cremation Services on Oct. 25, 2023.

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Daniel S. Lothrop, 64, of Auburn passed away unexpectedly following an illness at his home on Saturday October 21, 2023.
He was born in Lewiston, Maine on December 30, 1958 to the late Murray A. Lothrop and Jacqueline F. Varney. Dan attended Auburn schools including Edward Little High School where he graduated in 1977 followed by his immediate enlistment into the US Army.
Dan spent a fulfilling 17 years with the United States Army Reserves, 619th Transportation Unit. Toward the end of his military career he was employed by Morrison & Sylvester where he dedicated 25 years of service as a Parts Specialist.
Dan was currently active in various events and support groups through the local Veterans Affairs Center. He had a passion for fishing, hunting, woodworking, and tinkering. Dan took great pride in his little homestead where he raised ducks & chickens and tended to his abundant vegetable and flower gardens.
He is survived by his son, Jeremy S. Lothrop and wife Lisa, daughter Christeena F. Lothrop and fiancé Brad Doucette. Dan also leaves behind his 4 grandchildren that he absolutely adored, Alexis Starr, Nicholas Stone, Karlee Marie and Jeremy Scott Jr. Coming from a large family Dan had 3 brothers, Jeff Lothrop and wife Lise, Peter Lothrop and wife Sherri and Keith Lothrop and wife Debbie. He also has a sister, Julie London and husband Steve. Carol Blackstone was his partner at the time of his passing. However, nothing else placed higher in his eyes than his soul-mate and love of his life Stella, his service dog.
Online condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.albert-burpee.com.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 11am-1:30pm on Wednesday November 1, 2023 at the funeral home followed by a 2pm graveside committal with military honors at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. In Lieu of flowers please send donations, in Dan's name, to Embrace A Vet/Maine Paws for Veterans - www.mainepawsforveterans.org
Arrangements are under the care of Albert & Burpee Funeral Home & Cremation Services 253 Pine St. Lewiston, 782-7201.
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