Mathew Lanigan

Mathew James Lanigan (April 10, 1964 – November 27, 2012) was an American businessman and selectman from Kennebunkport, Maine. A supporter of the town's annual Christmas Prelude, the 2012 edition of the event was dedicated in his honor, and the bridge connecting Kennebunkport and Kennebunk is now named for him.

Lanigan was also a member of the Kennebunkport Business Association.

Life and career Lanigan was born in 1964 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Donald and Margaret Hanna. He graduated Sarasota High School and the University of Central Florida, earning his bachelor's degree.

He served on Kennebunkport's board of selectmen for eight years, including as its chair between 2007 and 2009.

Death Lanigan died in 2012, aged 48, from complications from brain surgery performed eight days earlier. He was survived by his wife of ten years, Jennifer Lufkin, and three children.