Alexander J. "Al" Morneau

MORNEAU, Alexander "Al" J. Alexander "Al" J. Morneau, 78, of Windsor, beloved husband of Catherine (Mintel) Morneau, died peacefully on Wednesday, (October 1, 2008) at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 31, 1930 in Hartford, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alma (Galarneau) Morneau. Al grew up in Hartford and attended Porter Technical School. He worked as a toolmaker for Fuller Brush and Colt Manufacturing. A resident of Windsor for over 47 years, Al was active in the Windsor Senior Center, where he worked with Dial-A-Ride, Meals on Wheels and enjoyed playing cards. Al enjoyed vacationing on cruises and spending time around his Oceanside condo in Wells Beach, ME. He enjoyed cutting and splitting firewood and relaxing by his wood stove. A strong, hardworking man of few words and high integrity, he will be greatly missed by all. Besides his wife of 57 years and also friend for over 70 years, Catherine, he leaves two sons, Alexander Morneau and his wife Wendy of Windsor Locks and Daniel Morneau and his wife Carolyn of Windsor; a daughter, Marianne Morneau of Windsor; a sister, Lorraine Gosselin and her husband Robert of Vero Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Daniel, Michael, Aimee, Joel and Justin; three step grandchildren, Rachel, Jeremy and Courtney; four great grandchildren, Andrew, Alexander, Jonathan, and Madalyn, also two beloved grand dogs, Lucy and Thomas. He was predeceased by three children, Laurence, Robert and Cassandra. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Church, 1747 Poquonock Ave, Windsor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Windsor. His family will receive friends on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home, 1816 Poquonock Ave., Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the CT VNA Hospice, 33 North Plains Industrial Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 1365 Enfield St. Enfield, CT 06082. Please visit us at www.carmonfuneral home.com for online condolences.