Henry Moses, Jr. Obituary (1934 - 2005)

Oakland Henry Moses Jr., 71, of Oakland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Fri., Nov. 18, 2005. He was born Jan. 15, 1934 in Waterville, the son of the late Henry W. Moses Sr. and the late Loretta Albert Moses. Henry was educated through the Waterville school system and with the Brothers of Christian Instruction. He graduated in 1975 through the G.E.D. program at the age of 39. He was employed for many years at the Fort Halifax Chicken Plant and later for the Thayer Hospital now known as MaineGeneral Medical Center in the housekeeping dept. until his retirement. Henry enjoyed reading and watching T.V. His hobbies from a young man were wood working, old cars and boats. He also enjoyed collecting pipes and other special items. Henry was a great family historian with many stories about working alongside his beloved Dad, helping support the family. He had a quiet demeanor, but was a charrmer, especially with the ladies. He had a great smile! Henry will be greatly missed. He is survived by two brothers, Roland and his wife Rita of Somerset, Mass. and Leo E. and wife Leona of Fairfield; a sister, Laura Moses of Desert Hot Springs, CA.; a sister-in-law, Kathryn Moses of Waterville; a nephew, Robert Moses of Rockmart, GA.. He is preceded by his parents, Henry Sr. and Loretta Moses; a brother, Reny F. Moses who passed away Apr. 9, 2005; and by a niece, Debra Moses. Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22nd at St. Francis de Sales Church, 52 Elm St., Waterville. Committal prayers and burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove St., Waterville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen, 70 Pleasant St., Waterville, ME 04901.