JOSEPH C. MORIN
GUILFORD, Joseph C. Morin, 85, died peacefully November 2, 2005 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Scarborough. Joseph was born on June 5, 1920 in Parkman, the son of Peter Morin and Hatti (Theriault) Morin. He was the husband of the late Gladys L. Morin who passed away in 1996. Joseph was a loving father who served his country through World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He honorably served in the United States Army from 1940-1945, and the United States Air Force from 1948-1969, retiring on October 31, 1969, with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Joseph Clifford was employed by the United States Post Office in Dover, NH for three years, and Guilford, ME for twelve years. He was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an auxiliary member of the American Legion Post #119 for 28 years in Guilford. He also served as selectman for the town of Parkman, for five terms of office. Joseph is survived by three children and seven grandchildren.

He is survived by a son, Clifford Morin and his wife Debra of Portsmouth, NH and their two children, Lisa of Old Saybrook, CT and Joseph of Portsmouth, NH. He is also survived by a son, Steven Morin and his wife Janet and their three daughters, Andrea, Pamela, and Jacqueline of Cranston, RI. He is survived by a daughter, Mona Wilbur and her husband Tom, and their three daughters, Lori, Christine, and Heather of Gales Ferry, CT. Joseph is predeceased by the following brothers and sisters: Mona, Arthur, John, Donald, Rita, and Vena. He is survived by two sisters and one brother, Veda Ames of ME, Helen Calos of CT, and Roger Morin of TX; nieces and nephews

There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 7, 2005, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Sangerville, with the Rev. Fr. James Robichaud officiating. Burial will follow at the Lawn Cemetery in Guilford. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the American Legion Post #119, PO Box 215, Guilford, ME 04443. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Guilford. For more information or to sign an online guestbook go to www.crosbyneal.com.