George Mackin

Groton - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Mackin, 66, of Hynes Ave., Groton, following his second battle with cancer. George died on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.

George was born on Dec. 22, 1944, in New London, to the late Mary and Harry Mackin. He graduated from Norwich Technical High School in 1962 and worked at Electric Boat until his retirement. He was a member of the Marine Draftsmen's Association and served the union in numerous capacities. George loved spending time with his friends and family, reading books, newspapers and magazines, cooking for everyone and fishing.

He is survived by his brothers, Gilbert Mackin of Maryland and Roderick and his wife, Carole, of Mystic. He is also survived by his niece, Deanna Mackin Elliott and her husband, Robert, of Broad Brook, and their children, Brendan, Jason and Carolyn; his nephew, Seth Mackin and his wife, Kristy, of Westerly; his nephew, Daniel Mackin and his wife, Meredith, of Christmas, Md. and their children, Brandon and Caroline; and his nephew, Benjamin of Denver, Colo.

George was predeceased by his sister, Gail Mackin Macdonald; and his brother, David Mackin.

The family would like to express their gratitude to all the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital for their gentle care, support and encouragement.

A celebration of life for George will be held on from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15, at the Groton Lodge of Elks. Private interment was in St. Mary Cemetery, New London. Byles-Groton Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.

Donations in George's memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 106 Rte. 32, Franklin, CT 06254, the Groton Elks Scholarship Fund, 700 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340 or the Caddy Scholarship Fund, c/o Thomas Edwards, 30 Meadow Drive, Gales Ferry, CT 06335. Both funds provide college scholarships to local high school seniors.