Daniel Taras Thomaston, Maine Obituary

Daniel Taras

Daniel Artym Taras, 79, passed away at home on July 17, 2013 2013 after an unwavering and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 31, 1933 in Allentown, PA to Roman and Anna Taras. Dan served in the Navy during the Korean War and later was a manager for many years at New England Telephone Company and subsequent companies. Dan loved being around people and entertaining them. His excitement came from sharing new places, thoughts and ideas with others. He enjoyed all outdoor activities including scuba diving, hunting, cooking and camping, and he loved to work with his hands. Dan was a member of the Tenants Harbor Odd Fellows. He is predeceased by his father Roman Taras; his mother Anna Taras and his sister Tessi Guttman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Shirley M. Taras of Tenants Harbor; his 6 children and 8 grandchildren: son Brian Taras of Fairbanks, AK; son Michael Taras of Fairbanks, AK; daughter Trayce Litchfield and son-in-law Philip J. Litchfield and children Jamie and Michael Litchfield of Derry, NH; daughter Lisa Colebrook and son-in-law Peter Colebrook and children Brian Tower, Daniel Colebrook, Whitney Colebrook and Peter Colebrook of Auburn, MA; daughter Amy Shedd and son-in-law Robert Shedd and children Colby Ilovici and Aaron Ilovici of Auburn, MA; daughter Marianne Taras of Derry, NH; brother-in-law Stephen Guttman of North Hampton, PA; Aunt Rose Longo of Allentown, PA; beloved nephews Steve Guttman and wife Anne Marie, Michael Guttman and wife Jerry and John Guttman and wife Jennifer all of PA and Paul Dalianis and wife Anne of MA as well as many beloved friends. A memorial service to celebrate Dan's love for family, friends and life will be held on Friday July 26, 2013 at 10am at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Rockland, ME. Should friends desire, contributions in Dan’s memory may be made to St. George Fire and Ambulance, P.O. Box 249, Tenants Harbor, ME, 04860. You are invited to share your condolences, memories, and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 78 Main Street, Thomaston, ME.
October 31, 1933 - July 17, 201310/31/193307/17/2013
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Daniel Artym Taras, 79, passed away at home on July 17, 2013 2013 after an unwavering and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 31, 1933 in Allentown, PA to Roman and Anna Taras. Dan served in the Navy during the Korean War and later was a manager for many years at New England Telephone Company and subsequent companies. Dan loved being around people and entertaining them. His excitement came from sharing new places, thoughts and ideas with others. He enjoyed all outdoor activities including scuba diving, hunting, cooking and camping, and he loved to work with his hands. Dan was a member of the Tenants Harbor Odd Fellows. He is predeceased by his father Roman Taras; his mother Anna Taras and his sister Tessi Guttman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Shirley M. Taras of Tenants Harbor; his 6 children and 8 grandchildren: son Brian Taras of Fairbanks, AK; son Michael Taras of Fairbanks, AK; daughter Trayce Litchfield and son-in-law Philip J. Litchfield and children Jamie and Michael Litchfield of Derry, NH; daughter Lisa Colebrook and son-in-law Peter Colebrook and children Brian Tower, Daniel Colebrook, Whitney Colebrook and Peter Colebrook of Auburn, MA; daughter Amy Shedd and son-in-law Robert Shedd and children Colby Ilovici and Aaron Ilovici of Auburn, MA; daughter Marianne Taras of Derry, NH; brother-in-law Stephen Guttman of North Hampton, PA; Aunt Rose Longo of Allentown, PA; beloved nephews Steve Guttman and wife Anne Marie, Michael Guttman and wife Jerry and John Guttman and wife Jennifer all of PA and Paul Dalianis and wife Anne of MA as well as many beloved friends. A memorial service to celebrate Dan's love for family, friends and life will be held on Friday July 26, 2013 at 10am at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Rockland, ME. Should friends desire, contributions in Dan’s memory may be made to St. George Fire and Ambulance, P.O. Box 249, Tenants Harbor, ME, 04860. You are invited to share your condolences, memories, and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 78 Main Street, Thomaston, ME.

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