Published: November 08, 2009 12:03 am         

Frank E Morin Jr.

Frank E Morin Jr., 88, of Terre Haute, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at 5 a.m. in his residence. He was born on June 3, 1921, to Frank and Estella (Johnson) Morin.

Survivors include his wife, Helen (Meehan) Morin, whom he married Sept. 18, 1940; daughters, Sharon Reynolds of Terre Haute, Nancy Jackson and husband Phillip of Merrillville, and Rosemary Milner and husband Bill of Terre Haute. Mr. Morin was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Tom Reynolds; four sisters, Marguerite Egan, Helen Gilbert, Lucille Howerton and Mary Smith; three brothers, Herbert Morin, Edward Morin and Joseph Morin; and a half brother, Vernal Morin.

Frank served in the US Navy, and was employed by MAB Paints (formerly Smith-Alsop), where he retired after 35 years of service, was a member of the American Legion and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed yard work, home improvement and electrical projects.

Mass of Christian burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Darvin Winters officiating. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to services in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Military graveside tribute will be provided by Wayne Newton Post 346 American Legion. The family suggests donations may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley, or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.