LEWISTON – Henry W. Mahaney, 79, of Bean Street, Turner, died Wednesday night, April 18, 2007, with family and friends by his side, following a courageous battle of many illnesses over the past five years.

He was born in Hartford, the son of Jennie Dewhurst and William Mahaney. He received his education in the Harrison/Lovell area. Henry resided in Elkton, Md., for 17 years.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945 during World War II, moving to Maine after discharge from the Navy and meeting the love of his entire life, Shirley Mason. Shirley is the eldest daughter of Kennard and Mae Mason’s 12 children. Shirley and Henry were wed on Aug. 7, 1948.

In 1965, Henry built the home he shared with his family and friends for 42 years.

Many, many road trips were enjoyed traveling in the famed Buick Electras, which Henry favored. Henry loved a good ride or just hanging out at the Tulley’s Garage and later at his grandson’s garage.

Henry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley. Henry and Shirley raised three children, Sharon Quimby and her husband, Craig, of Turner, Rosalind Lee and her husband, Roger, of Livermore, and Kathy Hanson and her husband, Jim Jr., of Turner; eight grandchildren, Norman Berry and wife, Linda, Fred Quimby and wife, Edith, Brian Berry and wife, Jennifer, James Hanson III and wife, Catie, Jason Hanson, Jen Hanson and husband, Brian Hodgman Jr., Jared Hanson and Leah Hardy, Jordan Hanson and Jen MacPeek; four great-grandchildren, Jessica and Jennifer Berry, and Whitney and Cassandra Quimby.

Henry is also survived by all 11 of Shirley’s siblings and their spouses.

Henry was predeceased by his father and mother; brothers, George and John; and sisters, Catherine and Elizabeth.

Henry and family would like to thank neighbors and friends for help, food and visits. Especially thankful to Roger and Rosalind Lee, Phil and Jean Tucker and Sharon Quimby for transportation to and from Togus Veterans Hospital and to doctor’s appointments; the staff at Turner Rescue who were always willing and courteous; the staff at Togus Veterans Center; the staff at Central Maine Medical Center CCU, and the M-1 Unit in its entirety, especially Bobbie and Missy.