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Robert Morse Obituary

Robert N. Morse, 89, died Saturday morning in his home. Robert leaves his wife and best friend, Opal A. (Hirtle) of 66 years; one son, Robert H. Morse and his wife Lorraine of Westboro; one daughter, Carolyn M. and her husband David DeVries of West Boylston; 3 grandchildren, Alyson A. Lawson and her husband Curtis of Boston, Daniel R. DeVries of W.Boylston, and Meredith T. and her husband David Sweet of Wexford, Pa; a sister, Shirley Rogers of Waltham and brother, Richard Morse and his wife Ruth of Paxton. Robert was predeceased by a son, Wayne and a sister, Betty Mattson.

Robert, along with his brother owned, and operated Morse Brothers Electrical Co. Inc. for 40 years. He was a graduate Worcester Boys Trade. Robert was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a member of First Congregational Church of West Boylston, Boylston Lodge of Masons AF&AM and the Odd Fellows of W. Boylston.

A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday 10:00 a.m. in Grove Cemetery, Main Street, Holden. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to The Neady Cats Assoc., PO Box 213, W. Boylston, Ma. or Briarwood Resident Assistance Fund, 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606. For on-line condolences, please visit:

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2008.

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Edmund Lizotte

July 15, 2008

Dear Opal, We are very sorry for your loss and just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.Ed and Betty

mike cristo

July 14, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the entire Morse family. Robert was one of the nicest people I have ever met. It was an honor to have known him. May fond memories of him live on forever in your hearts. God bless.

Mike Cristo & Family

Jonathan Duff

July 14, 2008

Though i have known Mr. Morse aslong as I can remember since I was very little he and Opal have supported me through the years. He was like an adoptive grandpa and Opal a grandmother over the years. He will always be remembered in our hearts a a great gentile and caring gentleman.

Rich Stephen

July 14, 2008

Opal & Family,Bob was our lifelong friend. I will be contacting you soon. We have so many memories. The first being our boating trip with you and Helen down below and Bob & I on deck trying to get through the Cape Cod Canal. Our many boating trips and flying the Bonanza. With all our Love, Helen & Steve

Beth Mattero

July 14, 2008

May I offer my sincere condolences to the Morse family. While I had not seen him since I was a child, I am sure he will be missed dearly.
Beth Mattero (Dick Smith's #4 daughter)

Chris Duff

July 13, 2008

After knowing Mr. Morse for a little over 8 years now, I realized how much he had taught me and my siblings in those short years. I have never met a man before as caring and giving as he was. Opal and himself shared a bond stronger than any I have seen before in my 17 years of being on this earth, which I know will not break just because of his departure. I send my deepest sympathy and regards to his family and friends, who have all suffered a great loss. God bless.

Lisa & Nathan Monopoli

July 13, 2008

~Dear Grampy Morse~

Thank You For Creating Your Daughter Who Brought Your Grandson Into This World For Me To Love And Who Has Become A Dad To My Son. For That I Am Forever In Your Debt. I Smile Knowing That My Son Nathan Was Welcomed Into Your Beautiful Cabin For Visits With You And Your Wife. You And Your Family Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers. Rest Peacefully In Heaven Grampy Morse.

With Much Love,
Lisa & Nathan

Denise Duff

July 13, 2008

Opel, Bob was turely a very special person in our lives love Michael,Denise Christopher,Jonathan & Erica Duff.We all were blessed to know him so well,

Bruce Buck

July 13, 2008

Sorry for your loss, he gave me a lot of support in my younger years and I appreciated it very much. I didn't know that he was a member of the Boylston Lodge and a fellow "brother"

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