FRIENDSHIP –  Danny J. Wilshire, 59, passed away unexpectedly on May 9 at the Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast. He was born on July 13, 1958 in Rockland, Maine, to Richard T. Wilshire, Sr. and Helen (Richards) Wilshire. Danny was an organ donor and continues to give the gift of life.

 

Danny was a lifelong resident of Friendship, attending local schools, and graduated from MedomakValley High School in 1977. Danny started working at Corner Exxon in Waldoboro during high school, continuing on to work as a stern man and on the wharves in Friendship.

 

He liked ice fishing, fresh water fishing and raccoon hunting with family and friends. Danny could always be seen with a smile, was happy-go- lucky with a keen sense of humor. He always had a story to tell and could make you laugh. Danny enjoyed playing cribbage with his nephews while they were growing up. He loved going to the fairs and horse races with his Dad. Danny spent many days with his Uncle Doug Richards whom he had a very special bond. Danny will always be known for his favorite saying was, “you know.”

 

Danny is predeceased by his mother, Helen Richards Wilshire.

 

He is survived by his father, Richard T. Wilshire, Sr. of Friendship, brothers Richard T. Wilshire, Jr. and wife Terry of Warren and Douglas C. Wilshire of Friendship, nephews Richard Wilshire of Union, Joshua Wilshire and wife Kayla of Waldoboro, great nieces, Madison Wilshire of Union and Lindsay Wilshire of Waldoboro, and great nephew Austin Wilshire of Waldoboro, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

 

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Hall’s of Waldoboro, 949 Main Street, in Waldoboro. A graveside service for Danny will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the Village Cemetery in Friendship. A Reception will be held immediately following the service at the  Hahn Community Center, Main Street, Friendship, ME

 

Should friends desire, donations in Danny’s name may be made to Pope Memorial Humane Society, 25 Buttermilk Lane, Thomaston, Maine 04861. 

 

Arrangements are with Hall’s of Waldoboro. To extend online condolences please visit www.hallfuneralhomes.com