Philip Pinault

MARLBOROUGH Philip Papa Bear Pinault, 61, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at his home in Marlborough, after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband and best friend of 23 years to Barbara (Griffin) Pinault of Marlborough. He was the son of the late Omer and Margaret Eileen (Cheverie) Pinault. Mr. Pinault worked as a carpenter for many local builders. He was a longtime member and trustee of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #894. Softball and cooking were favorite passions of his, as well as the Patriots and Red Sox, and most importantly, his new-found friends in Maine at Yankleeland Campground in Kennebunk, Maine. Besides his wife Barbara, he is survived by his children, Stephanie Pinault of Maine, Scott and Andrea Pinault, and Jennifer and Timothy Capenito; his grandchildren, Colin and Carter Capenito; a brother, Russell Pinault and his wife, Maryanne, of Mansfield; his sister, Linda Morgenstern and her husband, Peter, of New York. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Keith Pinault and Shawn Morgenstern, Lindsey Pinault and Amy Reutenauer, and David, Colleen and Jessica Cantin. He wanted to make special mention of his best friends, John Capone Jr. and James Stanley Marshall. Visiting hours at the Norton Funeral Home, 53 Beech St., (corner of Union Ave.), Framingham (www.nortonfuneralhome.com), will be Thursday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by his funeral service at 7 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Phil wishes all donations be directed to the Heather French Memorial Fund, c/o Framingham Municipal Credit Union, 200 Concord St., Framingham, MA 01701.