John Griffin Sr. Obituary
The passing of John Griffin Sr. of Whiting, Maine leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 26, 2026 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Griffin Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Griffin and Mary Griffin (Demmons); his wife Marilyn; and his siblings, Dorothy Ashley, Elaine Look, Lucille Morgan and Clyde Griffin.
He is survived by: his children, Michael Griffin (Eileen) of Leominster, MA, Richard Griffin (Lorna) of Coventry, CT, Carolyn Bourdeau (Edward) of Whiting, ME, John Griffin Jr. (Brenda) of Harmony, ME, Janet Young (Bob) of East Machias, ME and Patti Sansing (Mike) of Marion Township, ME.; his grandchildren, Bobbi-Jo, Diana, Tanya, Kyle (Kristin), Jared (Krista), Sean, David (Rachel), Emily (Andrew), Drew (Emily), Rachel (Corey), Kimberly and Kristine; his great grandchildren, Zain, Cort, Cruz, Emma, Indy, Weston, Meredith, Josiah, Ryan, Margot, Georgia, Cole, Lucas, Starr and Cody; his siblings, William Griffin Jr. (Anna) and Beth Stephens; his siblings-in-law, Jennie Griffin, Brenda Ellsmore, Darlene Ellsmore (Wink) and George Ellsmore; and his niece Barbara Kopcha. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, we ask donations be made to the Maine Veterans Home-Machias Activity Fund, 32 Veterans Way, Machias, ME 04654, A private family burial will take place at a future date.
