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VENICE, Fla. - Maurice G. "Moe" Marceau, 86, passed away on Sept. 26, 2017. He was born July 10, 1931, in Livermore Falls, the son of Fedora and William Marceau, who moved to South Portland in the 1940s to work in the shipyard. Moe graduated from South Portland High School, where he exceled in football, baseball and track. He was drafted during the Korean War, and was offered an opportunity to join the Navy. He played football in the Navy as a running back and linebacker. He married his high school sweetheart, June Carter Marceau, who passed away in March 2017. They had been married for 63 years. They both enjoyed their golf outings and all their numerous golfing friends. Survivors include two daughters, Vicki Leary, of Windham; and Pamela Moriarty, of Springvale; four grandchildren, Joshua Letarte, Nathan Letarte, Kelly Brewer and Tasha Worcester; and six great-grandchildren, Colton, Kason, Beckett, Tenley, Piper and Paige. Maurice retired from the New England Telephone Co. to Venice, Fla., where he worked and played golf at Lake Venice Golf and Country Club, up until age 84. Maurice was involved with the Masonic Temple and Kora Shriners; also Hiram Lodge #0180. Burial will be held at the Sarasota National Cemetery; date to be determined. Toale Brothers Ewing Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Oct. 29, 2017 |