Obituary of Richard L. Mahan

Richard L. Mahan, Jr., 71, of Danielson, died Saturday, November 28, 2015 at his home in Danielson, CT. He was born on January 4, 1944 in Worcester, MA, son of the late Richard L. Mahan, Sr. and Ruth G. (Sturtevant) Mahan. He leaves his wife of 31 years, Marcy Mahan, his sisters; Ruth Cole, Lois Pirani and her husband Ronnie, his children; Joseph Mahan, Sandra Mahan-Niford, Scott Mahan and his wife Dorene, Kelly Mahan. He also leaves several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Richard drove tractor trailer for many years. He retired from Frito-Lay after 17 Years and he was a member of the million mile club. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching NASCAR Racing and was an honorary Target Team Member. He loved to help people including being a foster parent, donating to the local shelter and the American Heart Association. He also rescued animals. Richard graduated from Worcester Boys’ Trade High School as an Auto Mechanic and enjoyed working on projects in his garage and spending time with the best dog he never owned, Bear. There will not be any Services. In lieu of flowers Richard would have asked those he knew to pay it forward and help someone else out by making a donation to a local shelter. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com