Robert F. Morrison Obituary

Robert F. Morrison was faculty at New Bedford High School in New Bedford, MA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Robert F. Morrison.

School Role	Faculty
Date of Passing	Mar 10, 2006
About	Robert F. Morrison, 77, of Marion, died Friday March 10, 2006 at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center in Fairhaven. He was the husband of the late Mikako (Sekimoto) Morrison. Born in Beverly, Mass., the son of the late Clarence E. Morrison and Hazel O. (Porter) Wright, he lived in Danvers for many years before moving to Marion in 1963. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Marion. Mr. Morrison served in the U.S. Army for 20 years until his retirement in 1967. He served with G Company of the 8th Cavalry regiment of the 1st Cavalry Division, and with E Company of the 7th Cavalry Brigade. He also was a Junior R.O.T.C. instructor at New Bedford High School from 1963 to 1988. A veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, he was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal for wounds sustained in battle, the Prisoner of War medal, the Good Conduct medal, the National Defense Service medal, the Army Commendation medal and the Commander's Award for public service. He was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division Association, the 8th Cavalry Regiment Association, the Massachusetts Retired State County and Municipal Employees Association and the Retired Bristol County Teachers Association. Survivors include two daughters, Yuko Kawakuri McLeod, and her husband Allan, of Lincoln, NH, and Karen Correia, and her husband Carl, of Marion; a son, Kevin Morrison, and his wife Dana, of Brooksville, Fla.; and three grandchildren. His Memorial Service will be held on Saturday March 18, 2006 at 2 PM in the First Congregational Church of Marion, 28 Main Street, Marion. A private burial service with military honors will be held in Evergreen Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or the First Congregational Church of Marion, P.O. Box 326, Marion, MA 02738. Robert F. Morrison, 77, of Marion, died Friday March 10, 2006 at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center in Fairhaven. He was the husband of the late Mikako (Sekimoto) Morrison. Born in Beverly, Mass., the son of the late Clarence E. Morrison and Hazel O. (Porter) Wright, he lived in Danvers for many years before moving to Marion in 1963. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Marion. Mr. Morrison served in the U.S. Army for 20 years until his retirement in 1967. He served with G Company of the 8th Cavalry regiment of the 1st Cavalry Division, and with E Company of the 7th Cavalry Brigade. He also was a Junior R.O.T.C. instructor at New Bedford High School from 1963 to 1988. A veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, he was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal for wounds sustained in battle, the Prisoner of War medal, the Good Conduct medal, the National Defense Service medal, the Army Commendation medal and the Commander's Award for public service. He was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division Association, the 8th Cavalry Regiment Association, the Massachusetts Retired State County and Municipal Employees Association and the Retired Bristol County Teachers Association. Survivors include two daughters, Yuko Kawakuri McLeod, and her husband Allan, of Lincoln, NH, and Karen Correia, and her husband Carl, of Marion; a son, Kevin Morrison, and his wife Dana, of Brooksville, Fla.; and three grandchildren. His Memorial Service will be held on Saturday March 18, 2006 at 2 PM in the First Congregational Church of Marion, 28 Main Street, Marion. A private burial service with military honors will be held in Evergreen Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or the First Congregational Church of Marion, P.O. Box 326, Marion, MA 02738.