SANFORD — George R. Porter, 90, of Sanford, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford.

He was born June 23, 1925, a son of the late Harry and Delvine (Lessard) Porter. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was awarded the Purple Heart.

He worked as an electrician and retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. A lifelong communicant of the Catholic Parish Community, he was active in the St. Ignatius Parish Guild, and was instrumental in organizing parish dances in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

He was an active member of the Springvale Knights of Columbus Council, No. 2755, having served as grand knight and past grand knight. He belonged to the Sanford American Legion Post, and also served as institutional representative for Boy Scout Troop 327 from 1982 to1988.

When not keeping busy as the neighborhood handyman, George and Jeanne enjoyed travel; always keeping their options open to attend a dance. George was normally up for a casual golf game or tennis match with friends.

He was precededin death by: his parents; one brother, Henry Porter; one stepbrother, Gene Paquin; and one daughter, Roxane Hulen.

He is survived by: his wife of 69 years, Jeanne (Arsenault) Porter; one son, Blaine Porter and his wife Kathy; one grandson, Rick Porter and his wife Leticia; one granddaughter, Lora MacDonald and her husband Parker; and two greatgrandchildren, Rachel and Christopher Porter.

Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church. Burial with military honors will be conducted in the spring at St. Ignatius Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: The Pavilion, Alzheimer’s Association, 35 July St., Sanford, ME 04073. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.