George Hall Dachowski

GORHAM—George Hall Dachowski, 76, of Gorham, died peacefully with daughter Lisa and son-in-law Dan, in the comfort of his home on Saturday, January 21, 2017. George was born the sixth of eight children of John and Helen (Hall) Dachowski on January 12, 1941. He grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire where he attended Bishop Bradley, and in turn, Central High School. Upon graduation, he entered the Air Force and honorably served his country for four years. On March 3, 1962, he married Beverly (Farley). Together they raised their children, Michael, Lisa and Tami-Ann and in 1974 moved to Gorham, Maine. George worked for AAA for many years, and subsequently for Cruises Only, specializing in Sales. George was a skilled baseball player, as a pitcher well known for his 96 mph fastball. His passion for baseball led him and his brother Bobby to create a game called “Screenball” which has been passed down to the younger generations of the family. He was a passionate Red Sox fan, and missed only 1 Patriots game since their origin. Above all, George’s favorite past times included family gatherings, a hardcore love of music (classic rock) and spending time on his back deck, which he referred to as “George’s tiki bar”. George is survived by his daughter, Lisa and her husband Dan Roy of Buxton; siblings, Jean Preston of Ossipee, NH, Bobby Dachowski and his wife Claire of Hooksett, NH, Carol Bell of Manchester, NH, Mary White of Hooksett, NH, and Margie Leutweiller of MA; grandchildren, Adam, Alex, Nick, Drew, Aidan, Matt, Troy, Sydney, Andrea, and Morgan; and great grandchildren, Peyton, Owen, Carter, Colton, Whalen, Thunder, and Ella. He was predeceased by his parents John and Helen; his wife, Beverly; children, Tammy Dachowski (baby girl), Michael Dachowski, and Tami-Ann Shane; as well as siblings, John Dachowski and Pauline Gracyalny. Lisa and Dan would like to thank the hospice team of nurses, social workers, CNAs and Aides who brought the highest level of compassion and support to George in his final weeks. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 5pm at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., Gorham, ME 04038. Burial will be held in the spring at White Rock Cemetery in Gorham. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution’s in George’s name may be made to Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) or cancer research.

George Hall Dachowski

January 12, 1941 - January 21, 2017

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