Millard E. Hanson, Jr., 84, of Wiscasset, died Oct. 11 in Damariscotta. He was born in Woolwich on Nov. 27, 1926, the son of Millard E. and Marion B. (Hussey) Hanson.
He was educated in Woolwich schools, Morse High School and Sparling Diving in California. Mr. Hanson served in the US Navy Armed Guard during WWII in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters.
In 1950 he married Evelyn Gorham and they made their home in Wiscasset.
Mr. Hanson retired from Bath Iron Works in 1990. He was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge, both in Wiscasset.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Hanson of Wiscasset; daughters, Nancy Flaherty of Woolwich and Sally Daggett of Alna; son, William Hanson and wife Linda of Wiscasset; five grandchildren, Colin and Caitlin Flaherty, Kara Daggett, Eric Hanson and wife Lindsay, and Craig Hanson; brothers, Gerald and Richard of Wiscasset; and several nieces and nephews.
At his request there will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Wiscasset High School, 272 Gardiner Rd., Wiscasset, ME 04578.
Condolences may be made online at www.Daigle funeralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath.