IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Albert Dana
Morse, Jr.
December 8, 1925 – August 9, 2011
Obituary
Albert Dana Morse, Jr., age 85, a lifelong resident of Alton Bay, died August 9, 2011, at home, surrounded by his family, after a brief period of failing health.
Born December 8, 1925 in Concord, the son of Albert Dana Morse, Sr. and Evelyn (Howe) Morse, he resided and farmed on his Alton Mountain Homestead for the majority of his life, tending to crops and harvesting the family wild blueberry pasture. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, haying and taking care of his cows.
Self-employed, he cleared land for the Kacamangus Highway, cut ski trails at Gunstock, worked for Weaver Brothers on the original Alton Traffic Circle, mowed for the State of New Hampshire, plowed snow and had previously served as Road Agent for the Town of Alton, also had driven the Alton School Bus in inclement weather. He had a logging history with horses and competitive horse pulling and was a Hunting Guide. Also, a Mason with Winnipesaukee Lodge F.& A.M. in Alton.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Ann (Miles) Morse, 2 sons: David Morse and partner Diana, Albert D. (Bert) Morse, III, all of Alton, 7 daughters: Donna Kuhns of Epsom, Deborah and husband John Segedy of Hillsboro, Rebecca Morse of Laconia, Susan Morse of Alton Bay, Karen and husband Edward Monahan of Alfred, ME, Arlene Morse and partner Maryellen of Biddeford, ME, Charlene and husband Darin Burke of Alton, 12 grandchildren: Andrew, Beth, Albert Dana (BJ) IV, Isaac Christie, Jayne, Clara, Paige, Hunter, Stephanie, Elizabeth and Mackenzie, 2 great grandchildren: Cormick and Nolan, a sister: Mary Jane Greenwood of Belmont, also many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 siblings: Arthur Morse and Arlene Morse.
Calling hours are Friday evening from 5-8 pm at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Old Riverside Cemetery on Main Street in Alton at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Amy's Treat through Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com
Born December 8, 1925 in Concord, the son of Albert Dana Morse, Sr. and Evelyn (Howe) Morse, he resided and farmed on his Alton Mountain Homestead for the majority of his life, tending to crops and harvesting the family wild blueberry pasture. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, haying and taking care of his cows.
Self-employed, he cleared land for the Kacamangus Highway, cut ski trails at Gunstock, worked for Weaver Brothers on the original Alton Traffic Circle, mowed for the State of New Hampshire, plowed snow and had previously served as Road Agent for the Town of Alton, also had driven the Alton School Bus in inclement weather. He had a logging history with horses and competitive horse pulling and was a Hunting Guide. Also, a Mason with Winnipesaukee Lodge F.& A.M. in Alton.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Ann (Miles) Morse, 2 sons: David Morse and partner Diana, Albert D. (Bert) Morse, III, all of Alton, 7 daughters: Donna Kuhns of Epsom, Deborah and husband John Segedy of Hillsboro, Rebecca Morse of Laconia, Susan Morse of Alton Bay, Karen and husband Edward Monahan of Alfred, ME, Arlene Morse and partner Maryellen of Biddeford, ME, Charlene and husband Darin Burke of Alton, 12 grandchildren: Andrew, Beth, Albert Dana (BJ) IV, Isaac Christie, Jayne, Clara, Paige, Hunter, Stephanie, Elizabeth and Mackenzie, 2 great grandchildren: Cormick and Nolan, a sister: Mary Jane Greenwood of Belmont, also many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 siblings: Arthur Morse and Arlene Morse.
Calling hours are Friday evening from 5-8 pm at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Old Riverside Cemetery on Main Street in Alton at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Amy's Treat through Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com
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