John A Moreshead

South Portland- John A. Moreshead Jr., 91, of Stone Drive, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at his home, with his loving family by his side. John was born in Meriden Connecticut on October 27, 1926, the son of the late John A. Sr. and Clara (Malloy) Moseshead. He moved with his family back to Portland when he was five years old and attended Portland Schools leaving Portland High School in 1944 to join the Navy where he served as a signal man on a flagship during World War II. The war ended shortly after he enlisted ending his service in 1946. After leaving the service, John returned to his old Portland neighborhood where he re-united with Elizabeth "Betty" McGeehan whom he married at St. Dominic's Church in October of 1953. John and Betty settled in the West End of Portland where they raised their three sons. He spent his entire career working for the Maine Central Railroad starting while he was in high school and, after returning from the service, continuing until his retirement at the early age of 61. About this time, with their three sons grown and gone John and Betty moved to South Portland. John enjoyed retirement until his death, playing golf with his son, daughter in law, niece and nephew, taking care of, and playing with, his grandchildren and just spending time with his brother. His passions in life were his faith and his family. As a father and grandfather, he never missed an event that any of his sons or grandchildren were involved in. He deeply loved his extended family, spending as much time as he could with them. John was an active member of Sacred Heart Parish in Portland, serving as an usher and on the Parish Council. After moving to South Portland he became an active member of the Holy Cross Parish. John was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Moreshead in 1997; and a sister, Madeline LaPointe. He is survived by his brother, Fr. Harold Moreshead of South Portland; three sons, Harold and his wife Mary Moreshead of Raynham, MA, John and his wife Karen Moreshead of South Portland, and Michael Moreshead of San Francisco, CA; four grandchildren, Joseph and Katherine Moreshead of South Portland, Michael Moreshead and his fiance' Cassie of Boston, MA, and John Moreshead of Raynham, MA; he was the favorite Uncle Jack to many nieces and nephews. The family would especially like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the many nurses and social workers of VNA Hospice Care who helped us through this difficult time. They are truly doing the work of angels here on earth. Visiting hours and celebration of John's life will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2018, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the chapel at 9:15am on Monday, March 19, 2018, followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. To view John's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com