Michael H. Kerrigan

Rev. Michael Henry Kerrigan, 71, of Peaks Island, Maine passed away on March 28, 2013 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine surrounded by friends. Pastor Mike attended the University of Maine and graduated from Iliff School of Theology in Colorado.During a 33 year career, Pastor Mike served many Methodist churches in New England, including Patten, Newport and Greenville in Maine, Colebrook and Franklin in New Hampshire, and Spencer, Southbridge and Broadway in Lynn Massachusetts. Pastor Mike also was retired from the U. S. Army where he served as a Chaplain with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Prior to that, he served 10 years with the U. S. Navy.Pastor Mike was pre-deceased by his mother Doris Alberta Kerrigan and his grand-parents Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pattengall of Peaks Island.Pastor Mike is survived by one aunt, Jean Hart of South Portland, Maine, and many close friends throughout New England and beyond.To celebrate his 70th birthday, Pastor Mike ran the Peaks Island Road Race achieving his goal of not coming in last. Pastor Mike spent many hours on the Back Shore of Peaks Island with his camera and prayer books. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday April 16th, from 4 to 6 PM at the Tuttle Road United Methodist Church, 52 Tuttle Road, Cumberland Center, Maine. For directions please visit www.tuttleroadumc.org.A memorial service will be held on Wednesday April 17, 2013 at 11:30 AM at Brackett Memorial United Methodist Church on Peaks Island. There will be a private graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to Brackett Memorial United Methodist Church, 9 Church Avenue, Peaks Island, ME 04108. For those traveling to Peaks Island from the mainland take the 10:45 AM passenger ferry from Casco Bay Lines in Portland. Transportation from the ferry to the church will be available. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at the Condolences tab at left.