The following is a biography of Adelard Morin, former Norwich Rotarian from A modern history of New London County, Connecticut; by Marshall, Benjamin Tinkham.
ADELARD MORIN— One of the most important executive positions in Norwich, Connecticut, is ably filled by Adelard Morin, vice-president and general manager of the Plaut-Cadden Company. This house is probably the largest distributor of furniture and musical instruments in Eastern Connecticut.
Pierre Morin, Mr. Morin’s father, was born in St. Jude, Province of Quebec, Canada. He was educated at the parochial school in that town, and later conducted a farm, following general farming until he came to the United States in 1883. He located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where he worked as a carpenter. He became an expert in this line of work, and after a time handled general contracting. He died in 1900. Mr. Morin married Mary La Frenaye, who was born in Lyons, France, and died in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1917. They were the parents of ten children, of whom four are living: Henry, married Mira Michon, and is now a
baker in Woonsocket; Adelard, of whom further; Olivine, who married William Lambert, now deceased, and since his death resides in Taftville, Connecticut; and Anna, also a resident of Taftville.Adelard Morin was born in St. Jude, Province of Quebec, on February 24, 1880. He received his education in the parochial school of Taftville, then, upon leaving school, worked for Hirch & Company, as clerk in their clothing store, remaining for ten years in their employ. He then became associated with the Plaut-Cadden Company, as piano salesman.
This was in 1905, and Mr. Morin continued with this company, rising step by step, until now he is general manager of the business and vice-president of the company. This is the largest mercantile concern in the city of Norwich handling immense stocks of furniture, pianos, mechanical music and jewelry, and draws trade from the entire western part of the State, and from large districts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Mr. Morin is a member of the Chamber of Commerce; is a staunch supporter of the principles of the Republican party, and is a member of the Rotary Club, of Norwich.
Mr. Morin married, on November 22, 1910, Alma Bousquet, of Norwich, daughter of Victor and Melvina (Messier) Bousquet. Mr. and Mrs. Morin have three children : Aline, Alma and Rutherford. The family are devout members of the Roman Catholic church.
Adelard Morin passed away on October 30th, 1946.