Mauritz Leo “Danny” Danielson Jr., 69, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.

He was born May 5, 1943 in Boothbay Harbor to Mauritz Leo Danielson Sr. and Dallas Cunningham.

Danny grew up in Boothbay Harbor, then moved to York when he was 16 years old. He served actively in the U. S. Army in his early 20s and was stationed in Germany. He was active in the Coast Guard Reserve in Boothbay Harbor, then later in Portland. Danny enjoyed and was very good at working on boat engines. He was a jack-of-all-trades spending time as a York turnpike worker, plumber, and at Bath Iron Works, as a pipe fitter and braiser for 32 years. He was also a member of the American Legion.

In his free time, Danny was a member of Boothbay Fish and Game and enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. He loved the Red Sox, animals and spending leisure time on his boat.

He is survived by his wife, April Danielson of Boothbay Harbor; half-sister, Movita of Bar Harbor; half brother, Wayne of Boothbay Harbor; son, Jason Danielson of York; step-children, Susan Marie Sprague of Boothbay and Scott Alan Hardwick of Boothbay Harbor. Grandchildren are Dylan Danielson of York, Corey and Brianna Sprague, Lucas, Duncan and Olivia Hardwick. Great grandchildren are Brian and Makayla Sprague.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at the Oaklawn Cemetery, Boothbay Harbor.

Should family or friends desire, contributions may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556.

You are invited to share your condolences, photos and tributes with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfunralhomes.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.