John W. Doane Jr.

John Winfield Doane, Jr., lifelong resident of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2014 at the age of 94. He was the son of John Winfield Doane and Clara Pendleton Doane, also lifelong residents of Westbrook. He leaves behind his loving wife of 71 beautiful years, Daphne Jane Johnson Doane, formerly of Essex. He also leaves his brother, Donald Doane, of Westbrook. He is predeceased by his sisters, Mary Doane Maynard and Mabel Doane Palmborg Pellerin. Surviving are his only son, John W. Doane, III and two granddaughters, Jacqueline Doane Lianos of Westbrook and Cynthia Doane of Arizona and three great grandchildren, Adonia Doane-Lianos, Dylan Doane-Lianos, and Cassandra Doane-Lianos, all of Westbrook.

John first worked in the mortgage loan division of Travelers, was inducted into the U.S. Navy in 1943, serving as a Radioman 2nd Class in World War II. He was plant manager at the Pratt Read Company in Essex, retiring in 1983. He truly believed in giving back to his town and to his country. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 38 and Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 38. He was an active member of the Westbrook Players group and played on Westbrook’s Town Baseball Team. He was a member of the Westbrook Drum Corps. He was a past PTA president, served on the Library Board and the Planning Commission, and was a Selectman for two years. In addition, he was a Fire Chief from 1961-1963, serving with the Fire Department since 1941. A member of the Westbrook Elks, he served as Exalted Ruler from 1976-1977 and received the Grand Lodge Award for outstanding youth activities. He is a lifelong member of Westbrook’s First Congregational Church, where he served as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, and as a member of the Board of Trustees. He was the John A. Holbrook Award Winner in 2003.

Family and friends may visit the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd. Old Saybrook, Thursday January 29th from 4 to 6. Funeral services will be Friday January 30th at 11am at the Westbrook Congregational Church, followed by a burial at Cypress Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Congregational Church Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, your support of the Westbrook Fire Department and Westbrook Ambulance with your donation would be greatly appreciated. Please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com for online tributes and condolences.