Obituary of Francis J. Morrison

Francis J. Morrison, 80, of Marlborough, passed away on August 2, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Elaine M. (Young) Morrison for nearly 52 years. 

Born in Brighton, MA, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Elizabeth (Harvey) Morrison. Francis was a veteran of the US Air Force. He worked for the MBTA as a streetcar driver for many years. He raised his family in Billerica, MA before moving to Marlborough, CT to be close to his cherished grandchildren. He was extremely proud of his Irish roots and he treasured his extended family. Francis was a parishioner of St. John Fisher Church, Marlborough.

In addition to his wife, Francis is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Colleen M. and Patrick Brown of Marlborough, his grandchildren Francis Morrison Brown and Elizabeth Ann Brown, his sister Nancy Guimond of MA, his brother and sister-in-law Kevin and Mary Louise Morrison of MA, and many beloved nieces and nephews.  Francis was predeceased by his daughter Deborah “Debby” E. Morrison, his brother Charlie Morrison, and his niece Maureen Guimond.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. John Fisher Church, 30 Jones Hollow Rd., Marlborough. Burial, with Military Honors, will be at the convenience of the family in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John Fisher Church, 30 Jones Hollow Rd., Marlborough, CT 06447.