MILFORD and PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – Corey John Morin, 30, died unexpectedly March 27, 2011, in Portsmouth, N.H. He was born July 15, 1980, in Bangor, a son of John and Brenda (Richard) Morin.
Corey was raised in Milford, where he was frequently found having lots of fun, many times of a mischievous nature. Corey had a great time playing sports of all variety, including basketball, soccer, football and especially Little League baseball, coached by his dad. With dedication and hard work, Corey graduated from Old Town High School in 1998 and continued on to the University of Maine, Orono, where he achieved one of his proudest moments of receiving a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2008. With degree in hand, Corey landed a job as a mechanical engineer at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in December 2008. Corey’s infectious smile, larger than life personality and great sense of humor made him a natural people person and he would light up any room that he walked into. He was always quick with a hug, one liner, a marginally or completely inappropriate joke or other story – whatever it took to get others laughing. It was rare to leave Corey’s presence without having at least one occasion of sidesplitting laughter. With his warm smile, quirky personality and quick wit, Corey was an exceptional son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to all.
Corey is survived by mother, Brenda and stepfather, Gary Stetson; sister, Kristy Morin and significant other, Corey Tougas; grandfather, Francis Richard; godparents, Tim Richard and Rita Stewart; stepbrothers, Gary, Joey, Matt and Adam Stetson; nephews, JoJo and Evan Stetson; many aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous special friends. He was predeceased by father, John Morin; and grandmothers, Shirley Richard and Margaret Morin.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 9 a.m. Saturday at Parish of the Resurrection, Holy Family Church, Old Town.
Immediately after the service all are invited to the parish hall for a light luncheon and continued fellowship. Burial will be at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery. Because of his generous nature and passion to always put a smile on someone’s face, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, 87 Elm St., Suite 203, Camden, ME 04843 or visit www.mainewish.org. Condolences may be left at
www.birminghamfuneralhome.com.