DURHAM – Harry Colin Lane, 89 years young, passed away at home with family on Monday, Oct. 14,, 2019. He was born in Taunton, Mass. to George and Jessie (Irvine) Lane and was the youngest of five children.

Raised during the Great Depression, he shared memories of family hardships and those lasting lessons upon his life. His strong work ethic and preparation for the future became the cornerstones of his long life.

Harry joined the Navy at the age of 17 and served for 20 years as an aviation mechanic, retiring as senior chief. His military career spanned conflicts in the Pacific including the Korean War aboard aircraft carriers and deployments to Spain, Iceland and many relocations within the U.S., including Maryland and Maine.

Harry retired from the military in Maine to raise his family and start the next chapter of his life. He went on to work as a car and forklift mechanic, a carpenter and as a machinist. His gift of mechanical skills were equally matched by his gardening skills. He spent many weekends clearing his land, planting and tending his fruit trees and working in his flower and vegetable gardens. It’s thought that the outdoors was his true passion –working the land and enjoying nature.