EASTPORT – Alfred “Grit” Lester Morang Sr., 84, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, surrounded by his family at Calais Regional Hospital. Grit was born Nov. 2, 1922, in Eastport, son of the late Clyde and Gertrude (Frost) Morang. In November 1947, he married Marylou Malloch, in Eastport. Grit was employed as a supervisor for Mearl Corp., Eastport, for more than 30 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Grit was an active member of Blakey Memorial United Methodist Church, Eastport, as well as the Ralph A. Raye Post No. 558 VFW and the Fred Mitchell Post No. 11 American Legion. He enjoyed boating and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Grit was predeceased by three sisters and five brothers. Surviving are his loving wife of almost 60 years, Marylou; two sons, Alfred “Skip” Morang Jr. and wife, Marilyn, of Charlotte, and David Morang and wife, Vicki, of Eastport; four grandchildren, Patricia Graffam and husband, David, of Levant, Timothy Morang of Brewer, David Morang Jr. and fianc?e, Shannon, of Edmunds, and Daniel Morang and wife, Julie, of Edmunds; nine great-grandchildren, Jesse, Regan, Adam, Rhiannon, Mallory, Kaylie, Ashlee, Gabby, and Peyton; a special family friend, Judith Cleaves of Perry; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Bayside Cemetery, Eastport, with Pastor Margaret O’Mally officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Grit’s memory may be made to Blakey Memorial United Methodist Church, Eastport, ME 04631. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home – Flagg Chapel, Eastport. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com
ALFRED ‘GRIT’ MORANG SR.
