Chad J. Cooper, born on April 12, 1973, to Melvin and Florine Morin in Biddeford, Maine, lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. He passed away leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Chad with his beloved family.
Early Life and Education
Chad attended St. Andres through 8th grade and graduated from Biddeford High School in 1991. From 1992 to 1996, he attended Maine Maritime Academy, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering.
Day in the Life of a Mega-ship Marine Engineer
A Career at Sea
Chad began his engineering career as a 3rd engineer on a tugboat. He quickly advanced, eventually accepting a position as the Chief Engineer on the oil tanker MV Florida, built in 2013. His career allowed him to travel extensively.
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The MV Florida, where Chad served as Chief Engineer.
Between sailing on the MMA training ship TV State of Maine and other vessels, he saw much of the world, from Europe to Africa and the Caribbean.
A Man of Many Talents and Interests
Besides being a talented engineer, Chad was also a skilled builder. Chad loved music.
Chad loved the four seasons of Maine and found something to do in each one:
- Fishing and hunting
- Spending time at the family camp up north
- Riding dirt bikes
- Watching baseball games
- Family road trips up and down the coast
- Coffee rides
- Family barbecues
- Beach days
- Watching Jaws or Master and Commander for the 60th time
Family Life
Chad's biggest love was his family. He was a proud father to Cade, Kailee, and Libby and treasured watching them grow. He was happy to brag about them any chance he got. Chad loved his family as fiercely as they loved him.
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Chad enjoying fishing with his family.
A Joyful Spirit
Chad loved life and having fun. You may have heard him pretend to be a hearing impaired old man with a telemarketer, or been on the other end of one of his vise grip handshakes. Chad’s laugh was infectious; you couldn’t help but laugh along with him, even if you didn’t know what he was laughing about. Chad loved the beach.
Legacy
Chad will live on in the hearts of those that knew and loved him. He was taken too soon, leaving a perpetual hole in our hearts, but he will never be forgotten.
Family
Chad is survived by his wife, Tricia Morin, children Cade Morin, Kailee Morin, Libby Morin, daughter-in-law Arianna Cormier and his parents, Melvin and Florine Morin; along with numerous aunts, uncles cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
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