Terry White Obituary
Terry was born on July 31,1956 in Skowhegan Maine, to George and Janice White. He graduated from Skowhegan Highschool in 1974. Terry then went on to Maine Maritime Academy and graduated with a master's degree in engineering in 1979. After shipping for a few years, Terry went to work at Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant until it closed. Terry then traveled to several power plants as a procedure writer.
He was predeceased by his father George White, and mother Janice (Dunlap) White.
Terry is survived by his wife Teresa White; five sons Daniel White, Jonathan White, Chad McKenna, Shawn McKenna, Donald Austin; two brothers Richard and David White; sister Linda Babcock; several nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Terry was a man of few words, but his expressions said it all. Terry loved to travel and enjoy life.
A celebration of Life will be held in the spring.
Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mark Nickerson
January 28, 2026
Hard to believe how time has gotten away from us since our time at camp Castine. Will never forget the weekly trips to and from Skowhegan, good thing you didn´t drink, the rest of us made up for it. Will never forget the memories and good times. Always thought you were one of the smartest engineers I ever knew. Truly sorry to hear you have passed. Fair seas and a following wind.
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Dwaine Drummond
January 26, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Too soon, but remember the laughs and special moments.
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