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Thomas Morris Obituary

Thomas Harlowe Morris, 61, of Middleborough, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Friday March 22, 2013. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ginny (Flett) Morris. A graduate of Hopkinton High School and Quinsigamond Community College, he was a lifelong resident of Hopkinton until moving to Middleborough 6 years ago. Tom worked for the Boston Center for Independent Living for many years. He was an active member of the South Middlesex Baptist Church in Framingham and dedicated volunteer for the church AWANA Youth Group. Mr. Morris is survived by two sisters; Carlene (Brackett) Welch of Middleborough and Melody (Morris) Guthrie of Ft. Worth, TX; his former wife; Terri (Matthews) Morris of Middleborough; mother-in-law; Ida Matthews of Halifax, MA; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his loving stepfather, Walter J. Knapp of Framingham. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 27, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 4 - 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 500 Belmont St., Suite 200, Brockton, MA 02301-4985. www.mataresefuneral.com

Published by The Enterprise from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2013.
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Although I could not be there for the funeral, I know Tom is where he always dreamt of being: at the side of his Saviour! I am glad to have had the time with you I did, I will never forget all you said & did, and will face my time on earth as you taught me: always looking for opportunity to bring glory to God through word & deed. My love & admiration for Terri is also given: thank you for sharing your husband with me for all those years! Will always be indebted to you.

Rachel Stratman

April 3, 2013

I remember Tommy from Hopkinton High School. He was a great guy then and it appears he lived a wonderful and caring life. To his family, I am sorry for your loss. Blessings.

Mary Kenney Liscombe

March 31, 2013

I have many fond memories of Tommy as a classmate at HHS. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Mary (McBride) Flynn

March 26, 2013

So sorry to Tom's family for their loss. He was a good man and such a great witness for Christ. He must be rejoicing with the angels now!

Jess

March 26, 2013

Terri and family sorry for your loss I hope you find peace in knowing he is a beacon of light that's shinning down on you .

Ann Marie Aguilar

March 26, 2013

RIP, Tom. I pray your place in Heaven is better than your wildest dreams. Dennis McKenney, HHS '69

Dennis McKenney

March 25, 2013

My deeepest sympathy to all the family. Tom was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed. Although I have not been in touch for several years, I have many great memories of our times together as teenagers, and my first boyfriend. He had a heart of Gold! God Bless you all. Sincerely,
Ann (Lumbra) Sellew

Ann (Lumbra) Sellew

March 25, 2013

I had just reconnected with the first love of my life. I am so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I did not know him in these past years but I am sure that he touched many many people with his kind and encouraging words.

Patrice (Ryan) Kline

March 25, 2013

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