George L. "Reddy" Henshaw, 70, of Mattapoisett passed away at home on Monday, April 9, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Pauline "Polly" (Todd) Henshaw with whom he shared 49 years.
Born on August 21, 1941, the son of the late George F. Henshaw and Gladys M. (Pratt) Henshaw, he spent his entire colorful life in East Mattapoisett.
George was proud of his 51 years at the Acushnet Company where he worked up to his illness.
An avid fisherman, scalloper and lobsterman, he did a three year tour as wharf commissioner from 1973-76. George loved being on the water, but will best be remembered for his keen skills as a pig farmer - and for sharing his love of farming with neighborhood kids and anyone who wished to join in his fun.
Surviving in addition to his wife Polly are his three sons, Todd and his wife Susan and Jonathan and his wife Kim, all of Mattapoisett and Benjamin and his wife Joy of Hill Air Force Base, Utah; his sister, Sandra McIlmail and her husband William of Mattapoisett; his grandchildren, Todd "T.J.", Mason, Quinn, Annie, Stefan, Christopher and Elizabeth; a nephew, William McIlmail of Mattapoisett; and Teresa Beaucaire Parker of Brockton to whom he was a father-figure.
He was the father of the late Christopher Henshaw.
His Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 14th at 10:30 AM in Cushing Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Route 6, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 (www.cancer.org) or the Mattapoisett Community Sailing Association, P.O. Box 947 Mattapoisett, MA 02739 (mattsail.org).