Zenon Maurice Morrissette Obituary (1934 - 2016)

Visitation Details Friday, February 12th, 2016 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Dracut Funeral Home Saturday, February 13th, 2016 10:00am, Dracut Funeral Home Interment Details Tyngsboro Memorial Cemetery TYNGSBORO, MA- Zenon "Zeke" M. Morrissette, 81, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 35 years to Emily E. (O'Connor) Morrissette, affectionally known as Duckie. Zenon was born in Lowell, MA on June 1, 1934, a son of the late Theresa (Buerby) and Zenon Morrissette. He was educated in Lowell and a graduate of Lowell High School class of 1952. After graduation, Zeke enlisted in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and continued to serve in the reserves for 30 years after his discharge. For over 30 years, Zenon worked as a technician for AT&T. Zeke was extremely proud to be an American and to be a solider. He took time out of his day to visit and support veterans at the Lowell Senior Center. He also served as Chaplin for the American Legion Post 247 in Tyngsboro for many years. Zeke also loved taking care of his animals, reading and helping others. His favorite thing was accompanying his wife every morning to eat breakfast at their favorite restaurant, the Cameo Diner. Along with his wife Emily, Zenon is survived and will be deeply missed by his 5 children, Pauline Knight and her husband Michael of Tyngsboro, Susan O'Keefe and her husband Mark Dussault of Dracut, Maureen Norman of Tyngsboro, Janine Daunais and her husband Arty of Dracut and Robert Morrissette and his wife Luiza of Dracut; his grandchildren, Melissa and Melanie Knight, Christopher and Gerry O'Keefe, Tony Lasa, Jamie and Jason Norman, Keith Killgren and his wife Jen, and Anthony Morrissette; great-grandchildren, Zoey and Zachary and Dayanara Lasa; good friends, Bobby and Sandy Derosers, Sue Horman and Scott and Jen from the Cameo Diner, as well as many other friends he has made throughout the years. And like Zeke always said, "That's about it, in a nutshell" ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 3-7 p.m. on FRIDAY, February 12th at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. His funeral service will take place on SATURDAY at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with his burial to follow at Tyngsboro Memorial Cemetery, Tynsgboro. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Zeke's name to Angels Above Charity PO Box 9501 | Lowell, MA 01852. Service Details Visitation When February 12, 2016 3:00pm - 7:00pm Location Dracut Funeral Home Address