Ernest T. Morin

ERNEST T. MORIN   CHICOPEE- Ernest T. Morin was called safely home on Monday, August 20, 2007 at Baystate Medical Center after a brief illness. Ernest was born in Chicopee, the son of the late Eugene and Marie Louise (Durocher) Morin. He was a graduate of Chicopee High School and furthered his education at Wentworth Institute in Boston. Ernest was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, having served overseas and fought courageously with his unit. Most recently, Ernest was a self employed Master Carpenter serving the Greater Springfield Area for many years. His detailed craftsmanship was highly sought after, and he was still working up until his recent illness. Ernest was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary (Casey) Morin on February 10, 1974. He is survived by his son, Gary E. Morin of Lake Mary, FL; his daughter Rosemary Morin and her spouse Alicia Zoeller of Springfield and his sister, Rita Lepine of Chicopee. During his life Ernest instilled the values of honesty, integrity and hard work in his children. They will honor his legacy by carrying them forward and will miss him immensely.  Ernest also leaves two cherished grandchildren, Jana Lynn Morin and Cory E.J. Morin to forever cherish his memory. Ernest will be missed by his daughters' cats, who loved spending time close to him. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 AM from the Tylunas Funeral Home, 159 Broadway, Chicopee followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. Patrick's Church, 319 Broadway. The burial will be private. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Ernest's name may be made to the World Wildlife Foundation, 1250 Twenty- Fourth St., N.W., P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC20090-7180 or to the Disabled American Vets, P.O. Box 145447, Cincinnati, OH 45250.