Marcel E. Inkel

Marcel E. Inkel, 76, of Colchester and formerly of Biddeford, ME, passed away peacefully Friday (Nov. 21, 2014) at home, surrounded by his loving family after of courageous battle with brain cancer.Born Jan. 15, 1938 in St. Malo, PQ, Canada, he was a son of the late Henry and Annie (Mongeau) Inkel.Marcel had served proudly as an MP with the Army Reserves. Known for his ingenuity and strong work ethic, he was a true entrepreneur and established what would become PLACO Molders, Inc. in Bloomfield. Over the years, he designed and manufactured countless custom precision plastic products used the world over, including in the NASA Space Program. In 1983, he was issued a patent for developing an apparatus for transferring material from a feed spool to a take-up spool. Following his retirement and sale of the company, he returned a short time after as a consultant, working until earlier this year. He will be remembered for his kind and generous nature, and his dedication to both his family and friends.In addition to his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Nancy (Neida) Inkel; Marcel leaves two sons, Phillip Inkel and his wife, Meredith LaBella Inkel of East Haddam and Bryan Inkel of Colchester; nine grandchildren; three siblings, Martha, Jeannine and Roma, all of Biddeford, ME; and numerous niece, nephews, extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by four siblings, Henrietta, Roger, Al and Victor; as well as his parents.A Celebration of his Life will be held Saturday (Dec. 20th) at 12:30 PM at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The family will receive guests starting at 11 AM prior to the service. Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Masonicare Home Health and Hospice, 339 Flanders Rd., Ste. 215 East Lyme 06033.- See more at: http://auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com/obituaries.aspx#sthash.VMOaEILF.dpuf