Morin Funeral Home
Telephone
(508) 892-8515
Description
The J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home was founded by J. Henri Morin in 1900 after immigrating to Spencer from Canada in the late 1800's. He began the business along with his wife Ida who assisted him in the numerous endeavors that were necessary in providing funerals mostly in families homes. As the need to provide funerals in a place that was larger and more convenient for people to congregate, the family residence at 23 Maple Terrace was renovated into a funeral home in the 1930's. His son, Alfred, who worked with his father in the 1930's operated the funeral home until retirement in 1973. "Fred" as he was known, was very active in Spencer and the area. He donated the first ambulance to the newly formed Spencer Rescue Squad back in 1959. He was a charter member of the Spencer Exchange Club, Spencer Fish & Game, D.P.H.S. Scholarship Fund and served as Vice President of the Spencer Savings Bank. During this time several renovations were made in the old family three decker to accommodate the increase in use of the building. In 1973, the family business was turned over to Alfred Jr. "Al" is involved with many local organizations including the Spencer Exchange Club (Past President) D.P.H.S. Scholarship Fund (Vice Chairman), Leicester Business Assoc., Greater Worcester Funeral Directors Assoc., Board of Directors of the Spencer Rescue Squad, The Massachusetts Funeral Directors Assoc., and Trustee of Spencer Savings Bank. Married to the former Lou Ann M. Ledoux they have two children, Jarrett A. and Melissa M. Morin-Bernard, and three grandchildren, Bryce, Renee and Sydney. In 1988 the purchase of the Morrison Funeral Home in the adjoining Town of Leicester was added to the family business. Robert & his wife Anna Morrison purchased an old Victorian in the early 1950's and set into operation the first funeral home in town. After several renovations and additions , the building is now modern operation with handicapped entrance, restrooms and central air. Both facilities have off street parking for over 60 cars. In 1998, Jarrett Morin C.P.C., a licensed Funeral Director and great grandson of J. Henri entered the funeral business and is now an integral part of its future. He is the fourth generation of funeral director to serve families with the highest level of personal service and professionalism that has been a hallmark of our service to area families. The summer of 1999 saw the ground breaking of a new 5600 sq. ft. facility in Spencer in the same location of the original building, inaugurating a fresh start for the Morin family in the New Millennium! Our company provides a variety of funeral options, each designed to provide comfort to every family. Now in our hundredth plus year, we will continue to strive to offer everyone, regardless of financial status, a truly meaningful funeral for their loved one.
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Ratings & Reviews
Keith Audette
The Morin Family has been a Staple in the Spencer Community for Many years. J. Henri Morin and Son Funeral Home is the only Place that I would have my Family members services before they are laid to rest. The care and compassion that they show the Family and the level of professionalism is unmatched. This is why Al and family at J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home will always be the people who assist me in the most difficult of times. Highly recommended.
Michelle Albrizio
I personally have attended many funerals to say goodbye to loved ones and friends over the years. This is something that does not come easy for myself and many others. Knowing that that you will be saying your final goodbye can be heartbreaking. With that said, I have to say that I have always felt a great support from the Morin family. They somehow find a way to help you find strength on such a difficult day. I have to share this story because as hard as it is for me to relive this day, it really opened my eyes to see just how much strength and professionalism their role as a funeral home requires. Several years ago a dear childhood friend passed away. This very same friend was extremely close to the Morin family on a very personal level. This had to be difficult on them. As I attended my friends funeral I watched how the Morin family not only had to work the funeral as a professional business but also had to grieve the loss of a dear friend. This is certainly something I could never handle emotionally. However, I was in awe watching how professional, compassionate, and caring they were during a time of not only the loss of their own friend, but during a time of the loss of another families loved one. A loss that they both shared. I sat and watched them grieve like everyone of us that day and yet they had a job to do. The Morin family handled this with such grace and dignity...something I am sure I could not succeed at. It was this very day that I looked at this family in an entirely different way and understood why it is that so many people entrust them to embrace their final moments with a loved one. This is the very reason why the Morin Family will be embracing the loss of my loved ones.
Andrea Burke
I would never trust anyone other than Morin’s Funeral Home with my family. The level of care and compassion is above 5 stars. During the most difficult times of of our lives is handled with grace and dignity. They have options for every level of affordability that are very well explained. As in every service based industry, there are costs that are incurred and there was no pressure incur costs that I could not afford. The way that they have cared for both my parents and most recently my aunt, I cannot thank The Morin’s enough.
Colby Harvey
My family have had our services through J. Henri Morin’s funeral for as many years as I can remember. They treat you like family with kindness and love in their hearts. I’m grateful for their hard work and kind support during these tough times.
Sheila Noonan
The Morin family has been a help to me two times in the past years.Both times they have been so compassionate and caring that they made difficult times a little bit easier. Al, Jarrett, Melissa and their entire staff are very professional and respectful. I would not hesitate to reccommend them to any family. S. Noonan
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