Moomey, Morris W., 67, Limestone, at Caribou, September 7, 2010. Arrangements are in the care of Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
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MESTONE – Morris W. Moomey, 67, husband of Martha L. (Brooker) Moomey, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 7, 2010, at a Caribou healthcare facility, after a brief illness. He was born August 4, 1943, in Cadillac, Michigan, the son of Guy and Gustia (Watson) Moomey. He attended school in Cadillac, Mich. and went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1980, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam, where he received numerous decorations, including the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Mr. Moomey continued working on the former Loring Air Force Base in the snow removal department and the Commissary as a Front End Manager. Morris was a communicant of the Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Louis Catholic Church, Limestone.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Moomey was predeceased by two sons, Martin L. and Stephen M. Holton and several siblings. He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Martha L. Moomey; one son, Robert W. Moomey and his companion, Lacy Monteith, all of Limestone; two daughters, Wanda L. Howie and her husband, Tim of Windham, Roxane L. Bisson of Limestone; one brother, Jack Moomey of Arizona; nine grandchildren, Danielle, Aimee and Jessica Howie, all of Windham, Brittany Bisson of Waterbury, Conn., Rebecca Bisson of Ansonia, Conn., Kilee Merchant of Georgia, Meagan and Kevin Holton, both of Milford, Conn., Andrew Moomey of Limestone; three great-grandchildren, Gianna, Gavin and Ava Howie, all of Windham; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends called Friday, September 10, 2010, from 7–9 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield where a vigil service was conducted at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Louis Catholic Church, Main Street, Limestone with the Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie celebrant. Interment with military honors was held after the Mass at the St. Louis Catholic Cemetery, Limestone. A time of continued fellowship was held after interment service at the St. Louis Church reception area. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mr. Moomey to his family, c/o Martha L. Moomey, 8 School Avenue, Limestone, 04750.
