Allan D. White, formerly of Wayland, Mass and Southport, died peacefully at his residence in Boothbay Harbor on March 26.
He was born May 31, 1918 in Newton, Mass. and received his early education in the Newton school system.
He earned his engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1939 and was employed by Raytheon for over 30 years as an electrical engineer. Working on various projects, including adapting Radar from shipboard size to a size compatible with fighter planes of WWII, he also was part of the team that discovered and developed the “Radar Range,” now known as the microwave oven.
Mr. White enjoyed his summer home on Southport and often commented that he lived on Southport, but wintered in Massachusetts. He enjoyed boating around the Boothbay Harbor area and loved to share that activity with his friends.
A lifelong member of the United States Power Squadron, he spent many years teaching the Junior Navigation course for the Pequossette Power Squadron. He was also a longtime Ham Radio operator, call sign W1EYI, obtaining his license while still in high school.
Mr. White had a passion for flying and held his private land and sea license, having owned private planes.
Mr. White leaves his loving wife of 60 years, Laura A. (House) White of Boothbay Harbor; son and daughter in law, Bruce and Vicki (Verney) White and two granddaughters, Valerie and Haley, all of Southport.
Services and interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Southport Central School Technology Fund, P.O. 279, Southport, ME 04576.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
