Christopher Shedd Morton

Christopher Shedd Morton
Christopher "Chris" Shedd Morton passed away unexpectedly in late September 2025 at the age of 54.
Chris was the son of the late Susan Hinman Morton of Columbus, Ohio and the late Richard William Morton of Rye, New York. Chris was a larger-than-life character, both figuratively and literally given his size and strength. He was born in Greenwich, CT on September 20, 1971. Sports were a big part of Chris's youth in Greenwich and continued to be throughout his life. Chris played ice hockey at the Greenwich Skating Club and learned to hunt and fish with his father at the Hartwood Club in Forestburgh, NY. He played many other sports, including golf, paddle ball and skiing, but he excelled at football and lacrosse.
Chris graduated from Brunswick School in 1990, where he led the football team as a running back and linebacker to an undefeated senior season, culminating in the school's first ever New England Football Championship. Chris was named an All-American Midfielder in lacrosse at Brunswick his senior season and the team won the Fairchester Athletic Association title in a thrilling game over Rye Country Day. Chris and his family moved to Palm Beach, Florida for his first three years of high school, where he attended Saint Andrew's School and was named All American in lacrosse there in his junior year as well.
Chris continued his lacrosse career, earning a scholarship to the University of Virginia, where he excelled as an attackman and also played Varsity Football his senior year. Chris's size and strength often exceeded that of his defenders and combined with his uniquely hard shot; he made for an intimidating physical presence near the goal. Virginia were NCAA Division I Finalists his senior year losing to Princeton in an overtime classic. A proud member of Zeta Psi Fraternity, Chris graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in 1994.
After college, Chris started his career on Wall Street, working as a bond trader at Belle Haven Investments. While he enjoyed the camaraderie on the trading desk, Chris answered a higher calling to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Army after the attacks of September 11th, 2001. Chris deployed to Iraq and was in theater for over six months during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Demonstrating leadership skills and bravery, Chris volunteered to man the .50 caliber machine gun for his unit's armored Humvee, putting himself directly in harm's way to protect others. Chris enjoyed interacting with the local Iraqi children, often passing out candies and talking with them in order to improve relations with the local community. He was Honorably Discharged, after serving as a Chemical Operations Specialist.
Chris was known for being a giant of a man physically, but had the heart of a teddy bear. He enjoyed helping people and working with animals. Later in life, Chris attained his Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and achieved membership to Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude. He worked as a Registered Nurse and put himself on the front lines of care, serving as an Emergency Medical Technician. He also spent time as a veterinary assistant, handling all kinds of animals on a daily basis.
Chris touched many people throughout his life. He was a man of few words, who let his actions speak for themselves. He accomplished so much in a relatively short span.
Chris spent the last year plus of his life reconnecting and living with his sister Melissa and her family. He was able to build close connections with his nephews and niece during this period. Brother, uncle, friend - Chris loved the people in his life.
Chris is survived by his sister Melissa Morton Gansereit (Jonathan), his nephews William B. Gansereit and Everett J. Gansereit; his niece Georgia S. Gansereit; and his uncle's Gordon Morton and James Morton.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brunswick Scholarship Fund, helping to build on the school's support of student athletes.
Send To: Brunswick School
Attn: Development
1275 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831 or
brunswickschool.org/give - Notes: specify Chris Morton
A private Memorial for close friends and family in Chris' honor will be held in Greenwich, CT this Spring. Details to follow.