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Daniel Mulherin

Date of Death: April 9, 2026

Date of Birth: June 26, 1935

Biography:

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Father, Daniel Mulherin, 90, on April 9th. Although our hearts are heavy at the loss of our Father, Brother, Uncle and Bampa, we find comfort knowing that he has joined his wife, Jerrie, who he missed so much.

Born to Charles and Pearl Mulherin, Dan grew up in Monmouth and Leeds.  Life during that time was spent playing sports, going on many adventures with his brother, Jim, which included many Saturdays at the movie theater in Lewiston.   Dan graduated from Monmouth Academy in 1953. 

Dan proudly served in the Army in the 77th Special Forces.  The service allowed Dan to travel to many places in Europe and he enjoyed talking about some of his travels later in life.  For his 80th birthday, Dan commemorated the special day by jumping from a plane one more time. 

Dan followed in his mother’s footsteps and attended Gorham State Teachers College and earned his teaching credentials.  Dan later earned his administrative credentials.  Dan taught at several school districts over the years including Gorham, Buxton, Litchfield and Monmouth.  Dan took his love of sports and coached many teams during his time at Monmouth.  Dan enjoyed the outdoors and he worked for many years as a groundskeeper in the Monmouth School District and later at Springbrook Golf Course in Leeds.

In 1958, Dan met Jerrie, the love of his life. The two of them spent 64 years together. They raised three daughters and then were able to watch their four granddaughters, one grandson and 2 great granddaughters grow up. Dan and Jerrie enjoyed taking trips with their daughters and granddaughters and grandson and as they grew attending their school concerts and sporting events.

In addition to spending time with his family, Dan was a member of the Monmouth Masonic Lodge No. 110 and had recently received his 50-year service medal.   Dan enjoyed doing word puzzles, reading, being outside working in the yard, but most of all Dan enjoyed playing golf.  He played many times a week and also in the golf league at Springbrook Golf Course.

Dan is survived his three daughters: Susan and husband Tom Hall of Auburn, Laura and husband Bruce Albert of Williamsburg, VA, Elizabeth and husband Dennis Durant of South Paris. Granddaughters: Courtney and her partner Bobby Leihgeber of Orange City, FL, Karen Johnson and great granddaughters Lyla and Amelia of Monmouth, Colleen Albert of Mattawamkeag, and Jennifer Johnson and her husband Wally of Ocala, FL.   Dan is also survived by sister, Patricial LeBlond and partner Walt Donnell, sister-in-law Paula Mulherin, brother-in-law Gary Marston, brother and sister in-law Paul and Lily Kendall of Augusta, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends.  Dan also is survived by special friends Melvin Burnham, Noni Prince, Bill and Ann Fairchild, Larry Scott and his very special cat, Buddy.

Dan was predeceased by his wife, Jerrie, granddaughter Paige Albert, grandson Thomas Johnson, brother James Mulherin, sister Margaret Marston, brother-in-law Al LeBlond,  Brother and Sister-in-law Louis and Joyce Openshaw, Jerry and Sireta Demo, James and Lise Kendall and Frank and Nancy McIntosh.

A memorial service will be held on May 30th at the East Monmouth Methodist Church at 1 p.m.  A committal service will follow the memorial service at the Leeds Center Cemetery, Rt.106, Leeds.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dan’s memory to the Friends of the Cumston Library, P.O. Box 239, Monmouth, ME 04259.