MECHANIC FALLS – William H. Branagan, 82, of Mechanic Falls died Saturday, May 30, at his home.

He was born in Boston on Nov. 29, 1926, the son of Walter and Martha Heatherington Branagan. He attended Boston schools and Franklin Institute.

He worked as a draftsman from the age of 16 until his retirement. He had been employed by Platz Bros. in Auburn.

He liked working on electrical items, radios, tv’s etc. He was loved by his children and grandchildren.

He married Janice Whitten on Nov. 13, 1957.

He is survived by his wife, Janice of Mechanic Falls; daughters, Cheryl and Ed Callahan, Kathleen Clark, Patricia and Bob Boulais, Sharon and Amit Green and Allison and Frank Switzer; two sons, William II and Betsey and Arthur and his girlfriend, Jackie Holmes; three brothers, Eddie, Donald and David; and about 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.


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