John Morse

Wilmot, NH - John Haskell Morse, 85, of Wilmot, died peacefully Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Winchester, MA on May 22, 1938, the son of Walter H. and Katherine (Haskell) Morse.

John graduated from Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH in 1956, served in the US Marine Corps on active duty from 1956 to 1958, and graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1962. He had been a self employed and licensed forester (#63) and surveyor (#140) for decades working in the company that he founded and ran, Kear-Wood Inc. HIs company developed the original Wilmot Tax Map still in use today with revisions. He was a member of the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and the Granite State Chapter of the Society of American Foresters. John was active in the community serving as a Wilmot Selectman for many years. Projects included the building of the Wilmot baseball field and running power lines up Mount Kearsarge. He donated several hundred acres to New Hampshire Fish and Game creating Bog Mountain Timber Reserve. He was a Friend of Bill W for 35 years and served as an amazing mentor to so many.

John loved his farm in Wilmot, planting five thousand Christmas trees and farming cows, sheep, pigs, chickens and finally elk. He also loved his hunting camp in Pittsburg, NH, which he built with friends over fifty years ago. His hunting camp experiences that he shared with his sons and friends was very important to him. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and the woods. He also raised Jack Russell Terriers for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Julie (Badger) Morse of Wilmot, NH; four sons John, Jr (Jay) (Wendy), Joel (Susan), Matthew and Peter; eight grandchildren,; three great grandchildren, a brother, Walter "Henny" Morse,; and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by three siblings, Katherine Andre, Mary Emily Pratt and Haskell Morse.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 12:30 P.M. at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, 52 Gould Road, New London, NH. Burial will follow the service at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill Road, Wilmot, NH. A reception will be held after the burial at the Wilmot Town Hall, 11 North Wilmot Road, Wilmot, NH 03287. The family requests that masks be worn indoors.

The family would like to thank Lake Sunapee Region Hospice and the Wilmot Fire and F.A.S.T. Squads. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilmot Fire and F.A.S.T. Squads, P.O. Box 33, Wilmot, N.H. 03287 or the Wilmot Community Center, 64 Village Road, Wilmot, NH 03287.

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Published by Concord Monitor on Aug. 10, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for John Morse

11 Entries

Marvin murray

September 15, 2023

I just heard and wanted to express my condolences to Julie and family. Working for John in 1967 still brings back fond memories.
Marvin Murray

Ella Guest

August 16, 2023

Heaven

Kathy Bisaillon Ruggles

August 15, 2023

Dear Julie, Jay, Joel, Matthew, and Peter, I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing and to realize that I missed his memorial service. John and Julie were wonderful friends to my parents for many many years and I was so grateful for their help especially as my parents grew older. As a child I loved walking up the hill to visit with Julie and to see all the animals that they raised on their farm. I always thought of John as a quiet man who just loved living on the farm enjoying his life with Julie and so proud of his sons and all their accomplishments. Along with Cap LeVarne (Gramps), he and Julie were the best of neighbors, always available to help anyone, including my parents, and I was always so appreciative. I am sure his spirit lives in his family and the wonderful memories that they have shared. With my sincere sympathies, Kathy Bisaillon Ruggles

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Richard Rodgers

August 14, 2023

Julie,and Family,
Sorry for your loss. It was more than 50 years ago that I picked up Apple,our beautiful Black Lab from you and John. I was interested that you raised Jack Russell Terriers. Quite the little dogs. Neena and I have had them for the past 40. Our sincere sympathy. Dr. Richard Rodgers

Gail Matthews

August 14, 2023

In the Road Through Sandwich Notch, it is written, “When there is shelter from the storm, work to do that needs doing, a companion with whom to share life, beauty at your door, it doesn’t matter what you don’t have, the rest can go by”. And, John had this/knew this in his earthly life. He kept our land as it should be through his stewardship. He served his country and his community. To Julie and the Morse family, may you relish all the good memories together. My deepest sympathies to you each. John was a good man who left his mark. Gail Matthews

Jacqueline Brissette

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Paul Linehan

August 11, 2023

Julie and the boys, Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Dad and I would have a great conversation whenever we met.

Beryl M Sanborn

August 10, 2023

Dear Julie and family
Mom and I extend extend sincere sympathy the loss of your husband and boy's father.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.
They must be felt with the heart. Love is more powerful that sorrow.
Love to you all, Florence Gove & Beryl

Ernie & Pattie Hutchins

August 9, 2023

Dear Julie
Pattie and I were thinking of how many years we have known you and John. I first met John when Henny and I were going to Lynnfield High School in 1957 when John was in the marines. Then in 1961 when I first attended UNH and Pattie and I visited your apartment in Lee NH when John was a senior. 66 years have passed since those early days. John was always a mentor to Henny and I. We certainly needed it on several occasions over the years. Our deepest sympathy for your family's loss. John fought the good battle over the last few years. We believe hes in a better place now.

Ernie & Pattie Hutchins

Mary thayer

August 8, 2023

Dear Julie and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of John. He is a peace

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