Dan F. Trask Sr.

WHITEFIELD – Dan F. Trask Sr., formally of Chelsea, Maine, passed peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born May 13, 1931, the son of Willis and Laura (Mealey) Trask. Dan attended Chelsea school. He later answered the call of duty and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Dan had a great passion for heavy construction equipment, and worked as an operator within the construction field. He enjoyed day long rides throughout New England with the love of his life, Lillian. During his retirement years, he would spend countless hours repairing his many lawn tractors with hopes of one last mowing with one.Dan was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Lillian Trask.Dan is survived by his six children: Dan Trask Jr. and wife Cathy, of Chelsea, Heidi Miller and husband Scott, of Chelsea, Bob Trask and wife Serena, of Windsor, Fred Trask, of Winslow, Sarah Merrill and husband Rick, of Windsor, Rose Berube and husband Dennis, of Augusta; ten grandchildren, five step grandchildren, and several great grandchildren, who loved him very much. At Dan’s request, there will be no visitation hours or funeral service. A graveside service will be held in the spring with full military honors, date to be determined. Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website: http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.