William J. Morrison

William J. Morrison, 71, a resident of DeBary, FL, formerly of Mansfield MA, died peacefully at Morton Hospital in Taunton on Thursday, September 19 surrounded by his family. "Bill" was the beloved husband of Pauline F. (Callahan) Morrison for 52 years. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1959. He resided in DeBary, FL for the past 6 years, after living in Mansfield for 38 years. After graduating high school, Mr. Morrison became a Quartermaster in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Lester out of Newport RI. He was a furniture salesman for over 45 years before retiring in 2003.

Bill enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family at home or at their cottage in Mendon, MA. He loved working in the yard and playing with his many pet boxers over the years. As a couple, Bill and Pauline shared many evenings gliding across the floor as ballroom dance partners. He had a keen interest in history, including the Arts and Crafts movement and family genealogy. He was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Morrison is survived by his daughters, Pat Morrison and her wife Maren Brown of Florence, MA, Terre Morrison and her wife Karen Popovich of Essex Jct., VT and Holly Sparrow and her husband Jay of North Attleboro, MA. Bill was the cherished Grandpa to his grandson, Devin Sparrow. He was the brother of George Morrison of Fountain Valley, CA and the late Richard Morrison.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26th from 5-8 PM at the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton. Interment will be held at Knollwood Memorial Cemetery, 321 High St., Canton, MA on Friday, Sept 27th at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn., 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or www.alz.org/MANH.