Francis Lawrence McMonigle

McMonigle, Francis L., 89, November 21, 2008.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment was held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Houlton.
Houlton – Francis Lawrence McMonigle, age 89, died at Madigan Estates Nursing Home Facility on Friday, November 21, 2008, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. He was born May 2, 1919, in the town of Houlton to the late Frank and Gertrude (Garrity) McMonigle.
    He attended Houlton grammar school and graduated from Houlton High School in 1937. Francis served in the U.S. Army during WW II as a Radio Mechanic, and was a member of the 456th Bombardment Squadron. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and received an Honorable Discharge on November 2, 1945.
    Francis resided in Houlton,  throughout his lifetime. He was a grocery clerk at the A&P grocery store and eventually became a Produce Manager there where he worked for many years until he chose retirement when the store closed. He also worked for the Potato Harvest as a potato picker as well as on his family farm.
    Francis was a member of St. Mary’s of the Visitation Church where he served on the Knights of Columbus Council for several years and as an usher for many years. Francis enjoyed his family, potato picking, berry picking, crossword puzzles and bowling.
    Francis is survived by two brothers, Eugene McMonigle of Houlton, and James McMonigle of Marlboro, NY; two sisters, Margaret Ochmanski of Miami, FL. and Mary Lucas of Los Angeles, CA.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred, Alice and Anna; and one brother, Louis.
    Friends called at the Dunn Funeral Home, Sunday, November 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Saint Mary of the Visitation Church, Monday, November 24, at 10 a.m.  Interment was in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Francis’ memory to the Saint Mary’s Church, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730.