Frank Morneault

Frank Morneault, 87, of East Rochester, went to rest peacefully at his home with his wife of 44 years, Nancy, holding his hand. Frank will remain forever in our hearts. Born in Dover on December 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Hughes) Morneault. Frank was a graduate of Dover High School, class of 1954. He enlisted in the Navy at just 17, where he served two tours on the carrier USS Coral Sea (CV 43). Officially, his job was as a "gasser," which found him tethered and hanging precariously off the decks refueling fighter planes, often within mere feet of spinning propellers. Unofficially he acted as a barber during his off-duty hours. With that extra pocket money, he subsidized his travels in Cuba, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. While in Spain, his adventurous spirit led him to watch many bullfights and later participate in the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona. He was a man of many varied interests and talents. He loved high-speed adventures restoring,...