SANFORD — Donald G. Porell, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends after a six-month battle with Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma.

He was the husband of Peg Martel Porell, with whom he shared almost 46 years of marriage this coming May 3.

Born in Sanford, he was the son of the late Adrian A. and Marguerite Lallemand Porell.

Don had worked as a shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and previously at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine from 1969 until his retirement in 2007. After retirement, he worked at the Manheim Auto Auction and ABC Lancaster.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War as a Radioman Third Class.

In addition to his wife, Peg, he is survived by: his children, Michelle M., married to Lloyd W. Alexander of Steep Falls, Kathryn L., married to Christopher Fournier of Lititz, and Steven T., married to Lacy Jo Porell of Dover, Delaware; his grandchildren, Ashleigh R., married to Kenton Mast, and Katelin M. Fournier; his sister, Ann Marie White of Roseville, California; and his favorite mother-in-law, Patricia Martel Floyd of Sanford. He is also survived by: his brothers and sisters-in law; his beloved nieces and nephews; and his many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 11 at St. Thérèse (Holy Family) Catholic Church, 66 North Ave., Sanford. Interment with full military honors will follow in Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Springvale. In lieu of flowers, make contributions in Don’s memory to World Mission Advance, P.O. Box 764408, Dallas TX 75376, Attn: Esther’s House, or to St. Thomas School, 69 North Ave., Sanford, ME 04073.