MILLINOCKET -- Edward J. Morneault, 77, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, died on Thursday, March 8, 2007, at a Bangor hospital. He was born March 16, 1929, in Millinocket, the son of Robert and Rose (Levesque) Morneault.

Edward worked for Great Northern Paper Co., Millinocket, for 37 years, retiring in the late 1980s. He enjoyed being busy, especially being at his camp and working in his boathouse. Edward was a kind, caring and gentle man, who loved his wife, children, grandchildren and family, and was loved in return by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria E. (Bacon) Morneault of Millinocket; three children: Stephen Morneault and his wife, Susan, of Gorham, Terry Morneault and his wife, Cindy, of Millinocket, and Carol Brodeur of Rockland; a sister, Arline Levasseur and her husband, Ray, of Millinocket; four grandchildren: whom he adored, Bethany Morneault, Bryan Morneault, Miranda Brodeur and Brandon Brodeur; a special uncle, John Levesque and his wife, Doris, of Millinocket; and several nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

Edward was predeceased by two brothers: Robert Morneault and Aime Morneault.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday at Bouchard - Lamson Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack Street, Millinocket, where funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, with Deacon Robert Landry officiating. Gifts in memory of Edward may be sent to the Katahdin Area Support Group, 10 Field Street, Millinocket, ME 04462. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.lamsonfh.com.