ELLSWORTH Michael Vernon Damp, 71, passed away peacefully at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth with his daughters by his side on June 23, 2019. Michael was born on July 14, 1947, in Wausau, Wis., to Jeanne LeHaie Damp and Vernon M. Damp
Michael was predeceased by his much loved wife of 49 years, Katherine M. Damp, on Jan. 16, 2019, after her battle with ALS. Brother to Patricia Tedeschi and husband, William Tedeschi, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Children Katie L. Damp of Blue Hill and Marcy E. (Damp) Duhaime and husband, Benjamin J.N. Duhaime of Enfield/Ellsworth; His beloved grandchildren Kayla, Morgan, Gavin and Riley as well as many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
Michael grew up in Schofield, Wis., where he graduated from DC Everest High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. Michael served in Florida, Puerto Rico and Winter Harbor. While serving in Winter Harbor, Michael met Katherine Moore. After proudly serving his country and being discharged, the two of them married on Oct. 13, 1969, and relocated to Schofield, Wis., where Michael attended trade school. Upon graduation, Michael and Katherine moved back to Ellsworth, where they started their family and lived out the remainder of their years.
Michael started his career in avionic welding at Thorsons. He later transferred to Aerofusion and then to Thorsons, which was later sold and was renamed Maine Aero, where he retired from. Michael played men’s softball for some time on team Pegasus, was a longtime member of the Ellsworth Lions Club as treasurer, assistant harbormaster at the Ellsworth town landing and loving member of the Friends of Union River, where he could often be found with his family by his side helping with many town activities such as Harbor Days.
Michael had many lifelong friends, a passion for helping others and teaching the tricks of his trade in welding. He loved fishing, hunting, diving and spending time on the ocean with his family and friends exploring various islands where they would often camp out for weekends at a time.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Gifts in memory of Michael may be sent to:
Travis Mills Foundation 747 Western Ave. Manchester, ME 04351.