Maurice J. Tourigny

Mr. Maurice J. Tourigny, 80, of Scarborough, died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Maine Medical Center. Born in Lewiston on December 2, 1934, Maurice was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Breton) Tourigny. He graduated from Lewiston High School. Following high school, Maurice received his degree from Baughn Barbering School in CT and later, he received his B.S. in industrial Management from the University of Southern Maine. Maurice honorably and proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Salamonie during the Korean Conflict. Following his service in the Navy, Maurice began working as a tool and die maker in New Haven, Connecticut. While he was in Connecticut, Maurice met Marie M. Ouellette. They were married on August 11, 1956 at St. Rose Church in Meriden, CT. Together, they shared 59 years of marriage. Moving further north, Maurice began to work at Portland Copper as a machinist. Later, he worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a quality control inspector. Maurice retired in 1994 after 10 years from USN, Bath, ME (SUPSHIP Bath) as an engineering technician. During that time he received several awards for the recommendations and process improvements he made. He was a communicant of the former St. John the Evangelist Parish and then St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. In the mid 1990s, Maurice underwent 2 craniotomies where he suffered a stroke and was comatose for a prolonged period with no positive ending in sight. While many physicians thought there was no hope, Maurice miraculously fully recovering after being declared brain dead. For the next 21 years, Maurice remained to be an inspiration to others, especially families who have had great medical obstacles. As an example, during his recovery Maurice received his black belt in Kempo Martial Arts. He had several interests and hobbies, including dancing, music, and he enjoyed spending time at his summer camp. He was a member of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 832, American Legion Post 36, NARFE, and The Little House of Prayer in Biddeford. Maurice will be remembered as a very spiritual, faithful and gentle person who always put others fist. He was fondly known for his smile and easy going attitude. Maurice will be missed by all who met him. In addition to his parents, Maurice is predeceased by his infant brothers, Richard, Roland and Raymond. He was also predeceased by his infant daughter, Maria Tourigny and his 52 year old son, Richard Tourigny, who passed away on February 3, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie Tourigny of Scarborough; daughter, Susanne Voight and her husband Richard of Cumming, GA. Also survived by sisters, Claire Moore and husband Richard of Lewiston, Diane Tourigny of OR, and Jeanine Ames and husband Larry of FL. Several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday from 8AM-9AM at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 9AM on Saturday followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086 or Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL, 35210