SURRY – Howard Lester Morse passed at the age of 78. He was born in Harrington on April 18, 1938. He died at home surrounded by his family on Oct. 15, 2016.
He was a lifetime honorable member of Arbutus Grange 450 of Surry. He was a master of the Grange for nine years. He raised his family by hunting, lobstering, fishing, clamming and gardening. He enjoyed having big picnics on the Fourth of July with his family and friends.
He had numerous hobbies and he loved creating and tinkering on things around his home. The community of Surry will sadly miss him for all his helpful duties by doing his trash route.
He was predeceased by his wife, Joan E. (Young) Morse, father Basil F. Morse, mother Marjorie (Pinkham) Morse, and grandson Russell (Rusty) Smith Jr.
He is survived by six of his children; Wade Sanborn of Auburn, Dawn Sinclair of Florida, Allan Morse of Surry, Cathy Smith of Surry, Keith Morse of Sullivan, and Melissa Morse of Surry; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, two sisters, Joyce Martin of Sullivan and Maxine Denbow of Lubec, aunt Loretta Severance of Georgia, several nieces, nephews and cousins, and a special friend he called brother, Dennis Ryder.
The family wants to give thanks to Jan Watson for the help she had given to us throughout the process. Much love and thanks to Kim Carney, who took care of our Dad for the past four years. We love you.
The celebration of Howard’s life will be held Sunday, Oct. 23, at noon at Arbutus Grange 450, Surry. Everyone is welcome.
