Thomas J. Morin "Tommy Mo" Obituary (1949 - 2024)

Oakland – Thomas J. Morin, 75, through his unwavering faith is resting peacefully with Jesus as an angel called to heaven on Christmas morning, Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Tom, otherwise known as “Tommy Mo,” was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Lionel and Florence Morin on August 19, 1949. He later moved to Maine and grew up on Whipple St. with five brothers and two sisters. As an Eagle Scout, Tom always came prepared for any situation….and he got into plenty of them over the years! He graduated from Winslow High School where he achieved excellence in wrestling at state level. He went on to attend Thomas College and played a vital role on their inaugural men’s soccer team. During his college years he started dating Kathryn Gurney who quickly became the love of his life. Soon after college, they were married and brought two wonderful daughters into this world. Tom successfully ran Midstate Motors in Waterville for over four decades guided by the mottos “never judge a book by it’s cover” and “let’s seal the deal.” His honesty, integrity, and hard-working spirit earned him the highest level of respect throughout Maine’s auto industry. Because of this spirit, instead of retiring after the sale of Midstate, he spent the next ten years at Powers Auto in Clinton where he continued to do what he did best, “seal the deal.” Tom was an avid hunter and shared this passion with daughter Bethany, “Bet.” Each October you could find them on the dirt roads surrounding Spring Lake and beyond. Those who knew them well could catch them at lunchtime on the Spencer Stream Road next to the water enjoying a hot dog with a “Tommy Mo.” Each November, they would spend weekends deer hunting in Fairfield, Rangeley, and Eustis as two peas in a pod. The Fall of 2024 was Tom’s most successful hunting season ever as he went ten for ten shooting birds and won the annual Cy Eastlack Big Buck Contest with his name forever etched on the plaque for all to see. Tom loved his nightly routine of sitting with Kathy next to the woodstove, listening to music, sharing a dance when that “special” song came along and his favorite drink, a rum and coke beside his recliner. Tom and Kathy travelled to South Africa on numerous occasions to visit his daughter Stacie, her husband Nigel, and his grandchildren Zoë and Regan. Tom had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed golf and exploring dirt roads with Todd and “Bet” on weekends and when the sun began to fade, finding a local bar to toast the day’s adventure. He was genuinely loved by all who knew him and had a zest for life that truly made him “one of a kind.” Over the years, Tom instilled a priority towards family first and during his last few days while at his home overlooking the lake, it was his three women who showed incredible compassion towards their hero by caring for him day and night until he passed over to the other side. He was so loved by his family and friends, and our lives will never be the same without him. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy of 53 years; daughters, Stacie and Bethany “Bet”; sons-in-law, Nigel and Todd; grandchildren, Zoë, Regan, and Sage; brothers, Father Frank, Dicky, Bobby, Billy, and Johnny; and sisters, Ann and Mary; as well as numerous wonderful nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to the charity of your choice in Tommy's name. A celebration of life will be planned during the Summer of 2025.