Eugene A. Morrison

BENTON – Eugene A. Morrison, 84, died peacefully on Dec. 9, 2021, at Glenridge Nursing Home in Augusta. Eugene was born on May 5, 1937, in Hartland, a son of the late Stillman and Mildred (Wade) Morrison.

He graduated from Hartland Academy with the class of 1955 and went on to work as an oil truck driver for John McMann. He began his under graduate work and received his master’s degree from the University of Maine in Orono. He served as a Principal for many years with SAD #49.

Gene was a very likable guy and social. He had many friends. A terrific painter and collector of Civil War memorabilia. He was also a very good carpenter and built his own home with the help of his three sons. He was a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge, Fairfield Chapter, Siloam #92, A.F. & A.M.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Judith Sawtelle Morrison of Benton; three sons, Eugene “Allen” Morrison II of Benton, Todd Morrison and wife Lynne of N. Yarmouth, and Trevor Morrison of De ’Pere, Wis.; six grandchildren, Connor, Dylan, Hailee, Katie, Maghan, and Jack; brother, Donald Morrison and wife Virginia of Palmyra; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother, Franklin Morrison.

A memorial service will be held in the summer of 2022 at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home in Pittsfield with a committal following at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hartland.

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Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.