Michael J. Morrison

Of Medford, October 27, 2007, 56 years, was born in Medford on August 19, 1951. Beloved son of Elizabeth V. Morrison of Cambridge and the late John F. Morrison. Loving brother of Mary E. of Quincy, Mark J., Lisa A. Morrison and her husband Bud Erland, all of Portland, OR, Neal D. of Cambridge, John D. of Las Vegas, NV, and Brian C. of Easthampton. Uncle of Patrick Morrison Pratt and John Morrison Erland. Beloved nephew and godson of Anne L. Costello of No. Falmouth. Nephew of Robert Morrison and his wife Gladys of Brighton. Also survived by many cousins. Funeral procession from The George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE, Monday morning at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, Medford, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment MA National Cemetery, Bourne, Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Michael was a graduate of St. Clement High School Class of 1968 and went on to University of Lowell under the R.O.T.C. program to accomplish a degree in Meteorology. He was also a licensed pilot and member of MA Civil Air Patrol. After graduation from U Lowell he joined the U.S. Air Force. In April of 1982, as a result of a written commendation citing his excellent and dedicated service, he was promoted to Captain as a weather officer. At completion of his active duty in 1983 he began work for the NationalWeather Service forecasting weather for air traffic controllers at the airport in Indianapolis, IN. He retired in 1994. Michael loved drumming and the Blues. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Michael's name to NAMI Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington VA 22201-3042, www.nami.org. For more information visit dohertyfuneralservice.com