Maurice W. Monteau

MOHAWK – Mr. Maurice W. Monteau, age 83, of Mohawk, NY, passed away with his beloved family at his side on February 9, 2025, at Wynn Hospital.

He was born on October 6, 1941, in Saranac Lake, New York, a son of the late Maurice D. and Madeline (Dean) Monteau. Maurice was a graduate of Ilion High School, Class of 1957, and went on to attend college having been the recipient of an associate’s degree in 1964 from Alfred State University. His working career was evident at Eastman Kodak, 1964-66, thence with Remington Arms, 1966-2001.

In his earlier years he enjoyed waterskiing and liked to fish and hunt. He was a talented carpenter, having rebuilt his home. He was very neighborly, always lending a helping hand. He was a member of the East Herkimer Fish & Game Club, and Blessed Sacrament Church of Mohawk.

His marriage to Margaret A. “Peg” Stowell took place in 1964, a loving and devoted union of 60 years.

Maurice was an exemplary patriarch to his family who survive him, including his wife, Peg, son, Jim Monteau of Mohawk, sisters, Carole Monteau of California, and Joyce Dean of Oregon, and brothers-in-law, Richard and wife Johanna Stowell of Mohawk and their family, and Ronald Stowell of East Herkimer and his family. He was predeceased by an infant son, William, a brother, Wayne, and a sister, Diane as well as his parents.

Calling hours will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, at the Applegate, Day, & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road (Town of Frankfort), Ilion, NY.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at the Blessed Sacrament Church, East Main Street in Mohawk, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Spring Interment will be in Mohawk Village Cemetery.

His family has planned all funeral and burial arrangements with the Enea, Ciaccia, & Applegate Funeral Directors (315) 894-8000. An online note of sympathy may be delivered by visiting www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.