LIMERICK- Doug Morin of Limerick, ME passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at age 72.
He is survived by his two daughters: Keri Scavoni and Art Farrow. Ami and Rich Ferguson all of Limerick. 3 Grandchildren: Chris and Kelsey Banks of Titusville, FL. Emily Scavoni of Crestview, FL. and Jimmy Ferguson of Limerick. A sister, Claire Champney of Limerick. Brother-in-law for life, Bruce and Bobbi Champney of Limerick, his “son” Rick and Chris Pacheco of Limerick. Sister-in-law, Bonnie and Bob Kane of Limerick, Sister-in-law, Diann Burt of Derry, NH. Brother-in-law, Steve Garrett of Newport Richey, FL. Sister-in-law Peggy Burt of Lynn, MA. Lots of nieces and nephews and cousins. His beloved dog, Bear and cat Midge and his “pet” deer will also miss him dearly.
How does one sum up a lifetime of memories and accomplishments from this man in a few short paragraphs…….
Doug was born January 8, 1949, in Sanford, ME. He's lived in good ole Limerick his whole entire life. He had a challenging life growing up. He won the battle with polio and started working at a very young age. This is where his stubbornness, passion, drive and head fits, I mean lack of patience got him through life. There was never a job too big or too small that he did not complete. He took life by the bull horns and rode, quite literally on his beloved bull, Edward in which he raised from birth in the 80s.
He married the love of his life Debbie in 1970 and they built a great life together including two successful businesses. Morin’s Construction, where he built everything from houses, beautiful masonry work, landscaping, and his own two homes as well as his daughter’s homes. Morin’s Sugar House where he and his family make the most delicious Maple syrup. During the earlier years he had to sell his prized possession, his 1967 Chevy Chevelle. If you knew Doug then, he was the man to beat. We never did get it out of him, if he loved us more or that car as it was a love between them in which we will never understand being girls and all.
He worked very hard and played just as hard. If he wasn't tapping 8000 taps on trees during syrup season, he would be off riding 50 plus miles on his bicycle. He rode up Mount Washington twice and did lots of races in Maine and Florida. When he wasn’t biking, he would walk 25 plus miles a day. This gave him absolute joy as did his grandkids. He was tough but could turn into a marshmallow in seconds for them. Throughout their lives they learned that he was somehow superhuman and that no one could ever fill his shoes. (He wore size 14’s) but that was ok as he was very proud of each of them in their own accomplishments.
He loved rides, most animals (except porcupines and snakes), landscaping around the house, mowing his lawns and he was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He knew the woods like the back of his hand. He always knew where he was whether it was in the woods or on the road. We did A LOT of road trips growing up. When we were younger, most of the time we would drive him nuts fighting in the back seat of the car, once he pulled over, grabbed a stick and tried to get us with it but at this point we were all laughing so hard he was not able to reach us (thank god) or that one time we slept in the car in Cape Cod just off the highway getting eaten alive by mosquitoes and being so very uncomfortable. Later on, when it was just he and Mom, they traveled to a lot of places including Hawaii, Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, California to see the Sequoia trees, many states including Florida, Vermont, and every road in the state of Maine and New Hampshire.
He cherished visiting with family and friends. He would often bring them syrup, fresh fish, cukes, tomatoes, pumpkins and chat away and sometimes even having dinner with them as well.
He was full of life and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife Debbie, both his parents, his brother Jack, his granddaughter Kelsi Banks and his beloved dog Ralph.
A graveside service will be held at the Highland Annex Cemetery in Limerick ME on Saturday November 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM. At the conclusion of the service, a receiving line will be formed for greeting the family. He has asked that no suits or fancy dresses be worn and hunting apparel would be highly recommended.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made
to the:
Ossipee Valley Christian School
1890 North Rd.
Cornish, ME 04020
Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com