Donald G. Porell, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends after a 6 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 3rd. Born in Sanford , ME, 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 US Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War as a Radioman Third Class. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Don was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus Santa Maria Assembly, a member of the Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club, and was the Penn State representative for the Conewago Creek Gold Prospectors and Treasure Hunters of America. He was a proficient handy man known as "Toolman McGyver", was known for his coffee runs and picking on his granddaughters. He loved to travel, enjoyed camping, gold prospecting, Sunday drives and trips with his family. He enjoyed breakfasts at the Waffle House with his granddaughter Katie and driving cross country with his granddaughter Ashleigh. He loved to help people but was known to be a sneaky card player. There are too many great memories to recount- he was loved. In addition to his wife, Peg, he is survived by his children: Michelle M. married to Lloyd W. Alexander of Steep Falls, ME, Kathryn L. married to Christopher Fournier of Lititz, and Steven T. married to Lacy Jo Porell of Dover, DE; his grandchildren Ashleigh R. married to Kenton Mast and Katelin M. Fournier; his sister Ann Marie White of Roseville, CA and his favorite mother-in-law, Patricia Martel Floyd of Sanford, ME. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in law, his beloved nieces and nephews and his many friends. Friends will be received on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA from 10-11AM, with the Mass to follow at 11AM. Interment in Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Don's memory to World Missionary Advance, Box 764408, Dallas TX 75376 Attn: Esther's House, or to St. Thomas School, 69 North Ave., Sanford, ME 04073.