Daryn S. Mahoney Obituary (1978

ROCKPORT - Daryn S. Mahoney, 32, passed away peacefully at his apartment in Rockport Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Born in Rockport, November 22, 1978, he was the son of Stephen and Robin Graham Mahoney, and brother to Ryan. Daryn was educated in Camden/Rockport and Thomaston schools, graduating from Georges Valley High School in 1997. The day after graduation he began work at MBNA America in Camden. He continued his work experience at the Lord Camden Inn and worked in the hospitality industry for several years. Daryn, or Big-D or Uncle-D, as he was known, had a large heart and was giving to all he knew and loved, giving all he had plus more. His love was genuine and never ending, especially to his family, several lady friends and his grandmother, Mimi. His early years were spent with many friends, participating in baseball teams while in school. He will long be remembered for his work at the Rockland Roller-skating Rink. He had a passion for baseball especially his Red Sox, as well as football; the New England Patriots, of course. He attended many Red Sox games, but his most memorable was when he had the opportunity to take his friends Walter and Dyllan Chapman to a game. Among his many interests were cars, especially BMW M3's, and crotch-rocket motorcycles. He had a Kawasaki Ninja XR-9, 10 and 12 and was well known around the area. He particularly enjoyed riding with his friend Vinnie. Daryn was a gifted musician and guitar player. He was self taught and spent countless hours playing. His greatest regret was not going to Berkley School of Music in Boston where he had been accepted. Another passion was body building and he worked tirelessly at it. He will be deeply missed by all he touched, especially his two "kids", Zoe and Hubbs, his golden retrievers and his coon cat Bubba. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Phyllis and Morris Perry, and Lloyd and Maxine "Mimi" Mahoney. He is survived by his mother and father, Robin and Stephen Mahoney of Rockport, his brother Ryan Mahoney and his wife, Gretchen, his niece and nephew, Alana and Max Mahoney all of Camden. He also leaves an extended family, including his cousin Megan with whom he shared race for birth, which he won.A Celebration of his life will be held, at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. The Reverend Wayne Sawyer will officiate. Those who wish may make memorial donations may be made to the Camden Rockport Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 707, Rockport, Maine 04856. Cards of condolence may be sent to, Stephen and Robin Mahoney, 36 Vinal Street, Rockport, Maine 04856, and Ryan and Gretchen Mahoney 32 Pearl Street, Apt. 23, Camden, Maine 04843.