Daniel Charles Quirion

WINSLOW – Daniel Charles Quirion of Winslow, Maine passed away on Oct. 29, 2022 after a long and valiant fight with medical health challenges. Dan was born in Waterville, but was raised as a Winslow Black Raider. Dan was the son of Joseph George Quirion and Mary Jane Butler.

Dan graduated from Winslow High School in 1971 where he lit up the basketball court with his deep corner shots. He attended American International College and later transferred to the University of Maine where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Dan worked at the Waterville Boys and Girls Club and went on to serve for over 30 years at Riverview Psychiatric Hospital. He also served as an assistant basketball coach for UMA, Thomas College, and Colby College. During retirement, he worked as a substitute teacher. Dan often voiced how it was an honor meeting and working with many courageous people over the years.

Family was at the core of who Dan was as a man. He met the love of his life, Kimberly Kittredge, at the age of 13. Kim and Dan were married for 49 years. Dan had been a tough young man with some life battle scars at an early age. Kimberly saw his caring and loyal soul, and they shared a beautiful love story that is now the foundation of new generations. Dan’s most cherished roles were as husband, father, and grandfather. There was no other place he would rather be than watching his children and grandchildren do what they love; they were his pride and joy.

Dan had the heart of a champion. He was a fierce competitor who encouraged himself and those around him to strive for excellence. Dan was both a player and a coach, and (if you were lucky enough to be in his inner circle) he was one of your biggest supporters in pursuit of your dreams. Dan loved the Boston Celtics and had a deep admiration for the legendary Bill Russell (although his favorite number was “11”). Dan frequently sent songs with special meaning to his family to express his love. Dan loved new adventures. Dan was a beautiful blend of opposites: he was tough as nails and yet unapologetically sentimental; he was a straight shooter, a no non-sense sort of man who also had tremendous capacity for tenderness and a depth of love that is rare. Dan had both a warrior spirit and a gentleman’s heart.

Dan was predeceased by his parents Joseph Quirion and Mary Jane Butler; brother-in-law Lieutenant Colonel John Story, and his sister-in-law Gayla Cassidy. Dan is survived by his wife Kimberly Quirion (Kittredge), sisters Gene Bard and Bernadette Phair; daughter Amie Lyn Hasham, son Nathan Daniel Quirion, son-in-law Dr. Muneer Hasham, daughter-in-law Nicole Quirion; grandchildren Savannah and Malik Hasham and Dean and Brynn Quirion; sisters-in-laws Colleen Story and Kathy Drouin, brothers-in-law Conrad Bard, David Phair, Paul Drouin, Mike Cassidy and Roger Gagnon; and nieces and nephews Jeff, Cammie, Chad, Roxie, Shelley, Mariann, Angela, Matthew, and Mariah. Dan also cherished his great-nieces and nephews and enjoyed a special friendship with staff and patrons of Bee’s Diner in Winslow where he loved to eat breakfast!

A celebration of Dan’s life will be held on Saturday Nov. 26, 2022 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home located at 107 Main St. in Fairfield, Maine with readings and stories of remembrance beginning at 2 p.m.