Gilbert J. Morin

AUBURN- Gilbert J. Morin Sr., 79, of 85 Caron Lane, Auburn died Monday morning April 2, 2012 at the Odd Fellows Home in Auburn following a long illness. He was born in Madawaska, Maine on September 9, 1932 the son of Henry and Edith (Pelletier) Morin and had been a resident of this community since 1943.

He was married to the former Lilliane A. Bernier whom he married on November 9, 1951; she died on August 3, 2010. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years until his retirement. Gilbert was known to be a “Jack of All Trades” and loved sharing his talents with his family and friends. He loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus of Lisbon Falls.

He is survived by three sons Gilbert J. Morin Jr. of Fairfax, Virginia, Daniel Morin of Lebanon, Maine and Donald Morin of Lisbon Falls; four daughters Nancy Windle and her husband Mark of Auburn, Linda Verrill and her husband Normand of Monmouth, Annette Clark and her husband Thomas of Lisbon Falls and Edith Guay and her husband Oscar of Arundel, Maine; 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife he was predeceased by two sisters Martha and Winnie Morin. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Odd Fellows Home for the excellent care they have given to Gilbert. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Morin- Died in Auburn Monday April 2, 2012. Mr. Gilbert J. Sr. age 79 a resident of Auburn. Funeral services celebrating Gilbert’s life will be held on Thursday 11AM at Holy Cross Church. Committal services will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in Gilbert’s memory to the Odd Fellows Home 85 Caron Lane Auburn, Maine 04210. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.