EAST VASSALBORO – Robert Peter “Bob” Morneau, 85, of East Vassalboro, Maine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, Maine, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.

Bob was born in Waterville on August 30, 1939, to Sadie (Bolduc) and Phillip Morneau. He was raised and educated in Winslow where he developed his strong work ethic and deep connection to the land.

On August 24, 1963, Bob met and married the love of his life, Mary (Gilbert) Morneau. Their loving marriage blessed them with 61 wonderful years together until his passing.

In his early years, Bob worked proudly on his family’s farm on Maple Ridge Road in Winslow, where he raised and cared for chickens and cows that served many local companies. He later brought his dedication to the Morneau Lumber Company in Vassalboro and then to Hammond Lumber Company, where he worked for 32 years before retiring in 2009. Bob’s expertise was legendary—he could identify any type of wood or bark and took great pride in his contribution to Maine’s lumber industry.

Bob lived life to the fullest, with passions that included gardening, hunting, fishing, camping, refinishing wood products, and vacationing with family and friends. His daughter fondly remembers their special day trips to the Maine coast, where they would enjoy fresh lobster while Bob shared stories of the state’s rich history.

Bob was predeceased by his parents; his sisters MaryJane (Morneau) Cliché, Carmen (Morneau) Giroux, and Jacqueline (Morneau) Hallee, and his brother Lawrence Morneau.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary; his daughter, Dr. Michelle Bull and her husband Brant; his cherished grandchildren Brandon and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bull of Pawcatuck, Conn.; his sister Theresa Thibodeau of Marydel, Md.; and his brothers Paul Morneau of Winslow, Reginald Morneau and wife Laurie of China, Maine, and Roger Morneau and Cindy of Albion, Maine. Bob is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Northern Light Eastern Maine and the compassionate nursing staff at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield for their exceptional care during Bob’s final days. Special thanks also go to Nicole “Nikki” Levine of Waterville for her devoted and compassionate care to the family over the past several years.

A Funeral Mass will be Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish (Notre Dame Church), Waterville. Burial immediately following the service at St. Francis Cemetery, Waterville. Celebration of Life immediately following burial at Corpus Christi (Notre Dame) Parish Hall, Waterville. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bob’s honor to:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis, TN 38105

Online: https://www.stjude.org/donate/ or to:

Operation Smile at

https://www.operation
smile.org/make-an-impact/ways-to-give/ or by calling: +1-888-677-6453