Maurice (Moe) passed away at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, in his 73rd year, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Predeceased by his parents Gus and Ida (Styles), his sister Linda and his brothers Tony and Greg. Left to mourn is his son Michael (Christianne), their sons Aaron and Liam, his daughter Deanne (Mike Ethier) and their son, Gavin. Also left to mourn is his devoted sister, Juanita, sisters Sheila (Dan Matthews) and Janice (Bruce Starkes), brothers Bill (Sandra), Claude (Judy), Dennis (Edmond Chan), Rod (Genevieve Gibbons) and his many nieces and nephews. Maurice worked his early career as an accountant for Pinsent’s Construction in Stephenville. He then resided in Labrador City for 23 years where he worked at the Iron Ore Company of Canada before establishing METCO Heating and Plumbing. Maurice will be remembered by so many for his talents as a gifted musician and songwriter and for his distinctive voice that led The Keatniks and The Big Beats. Visitation will be held at Russell’s Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Friday, March 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, March 16th at 12:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Parish, West Street, Stephenville with Interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. Donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Society Canada (www.parkinson.ca) or to a charity of one’s choice. Friends may sign the online guest book by visiting www.russellsfuneralhome.ca