A native of Tiverton, John Henline Moran, 86, died on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was the son of the late Charles and Helen (Henline) Moran and the husband of Sue-Ann Constance and the late Elinore (Moloney) Moran. He attended Babson College and was a self-employed commercial fisherman, union carpenter, and millwright rigger.

John's love of the water and the environment was evident in his local civic volunteerism. John was a former chairman of the Tiverton Conservation Commission, and a member of Governor Garrahy's original Narragansett Bay Commission. As a member, John was focused on a cleaner Narragansett Bay for commercial fishing and recreational uses. He was past president of the RI Shellfisherman's Association and deeply involved in the founding of Save the Bay in 1970.  John along with others constructed the Town Farm Recreation Area and the trails at Fort Barton. For many years, John served as a Tiverton Youth Soccer coach.

He worked for the family business National Contracting Co. of Fall River and other construction companies   He was a partner with his brother the late Charles Moran Jr. in Pennsylvania oil and gas properties.

John had many hobbies including being a member of the  American Power Boat Association . As an active member, he raced hydroplanes throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey. He also enjoyed offshore and freshwater sportfishing as well as tending his flower gardens at his Tiverton home. He was an enthusiastic NASCAR fan.   His traveling adventures were numerous. His trips included visits to Europe, Panama, Florida, and Branson where he enjoyed listening to many of his favorite country artists.

He is survived by his wife Sue-Ann Constance, son John Moran Jr and wife Eileen, daughter Lee Ellen (Dee) Sroczynski and husband Jeffrey, all of Tiverton, and son Michael Moran of Newport, RI. John is survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  A funeral mass will be held at St Christopher's Church Tiverton RI on Saturday, March 11th at 10am.

Arrangements are with the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home 462 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI. www.almeida-pocasset.com for on line guest book. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.