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Sally Morse Obituary
Born in 1937, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Clarissa Bowers. Sally attended Arlington High School and after graduation she took a nursing course and worked in the North Shore Floating Hospital where she cared for infants. It was there she met her former husband, Bob Morse. Bob and Sally married and settled in Wellfleet to raise their family.
Sally was an avid reader who educated herself on a number of topics that interested her. She was a master in the art of astrology and worked for many years at Astrolabe. She practiced and was very knowledgeable about homeopathic medicine. A lifelong feminist, Sally always promoted women's rights and free speech. She was a follower of the Montessori School in education, and in 1974 implemented open classrooms in the Wellfleet Elementary School.
Sally greatly enjoyed dancing and was an accomplished tap dancer. She collected and surrounded herself with things of beauty. Sally loved the town of Wellfleet and took full advantage of its beautiful beaches. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Sally is survived by a daughter, Heather Morse of Wellfleet; son Brad Morse and his former wife, Caroly Cosker, of Wellfleet, son Brett Morse and his wife, Kathleen, of Chatham, and son Kyle Morse and his wife, Stephanie Fields, of Eastham; grandchildren Kelsey Morse, Hanna Morse, Jonathan Morse and Sarah Morse of Wellfleet and Chatham; brother Rodney Bowers and his wife, Maryann, and three sons of California; and dear friends Maggie and McKayla Flanagan of Wellfleet. She was predeceased by sister Phyllis Bowers.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Wellfleet Methodist Church, Main Street, Wellfleet. There will be a fellowship gathering after the service.
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Margo Kelly-Grady
November 21, 2009
To the family of Sally Morse,
I remember your mother teaching me to swim 55 years ago at Long Pond. How patient she was to me. She loved Long Pond.
All the Kelly girls will miss her very much. We will keep your Mom and her family in our prayers.
Maureen Kelly Maloney
November 21, 2009
Heather, Brad, Brett and Kyle,
I have known your family since 1946 when we stayed on Long Pond next door to the Bower's summer home! Sally, Rodney and the Kelly girls grew up together there for many years...at least until she was 18 and I was 16.
We remained friends (use to see her in
Arlington as we came from Stoneham) and
when she and Bob were getting married she asked me to the Maid of Honor. What a priviledge that was and what fun! We remained friends for many years until we both were married and we
had families to care for. This happens
to too many friends, but I did see her from time to time when we came to Wellfleet for a visit or vacation. We
had wonderful memories and fondly remember all the crazy things we did!
Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers and hope the comfort of those around you will carry
you through these sad days. Just remember, she will always be in your heart. That I do know!!
As one of the Kelly girls of old, I think my sister Karen may be at the service tomorrow. Unfortunately we cannot make it, but we will be there with you in spirit.
Mom was a remarkable and loving woman.
She loved all of you with all her being and I pray that all those memories will never fail.
Our love to all of you,
Roger and Maureen (Kelly) Maloney
Wakefield, Ma 01880
[email protected]
Elizabeth Footit
November 20, 2009
Dear Morse Family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. I have many fond memories of your mother down on the cape.
Love and Peace
jane stark
November 19, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF SALLY MORSE
Perhaps her time seemed all to brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with her God wanted her now he set her free.
:Many a summer spend together by the beach or the ponds I can see it now in my mind, watching the kid'splaying and talking about the new headaches that they caused. Yes mothers and cousins the same age can discuss the "children and act like nothing is happening.and you my very dear cousin sally did a wonderful job raising yours.a loving and caring mother and grandmother a wonderful human being whose laughter will be terriblyl
missed.
MAY GOD EMBRACE YOU IN YOUR FINAL JOURNEY I CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE AND FRIENDSHIP DEAR COUSIN SALLY.
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Suzette Gagliano
November 19, 2009
Dear Heather,Brad,Brett,Kyle
Your Mother was a very special person I'm so glad that she and I connected As she would say we are kindered spirts.I will miss her and our friendship.
I have comfort in knowing shes on the other side and is at peace.Love Suzette
November 19, 2009
Dear Heather, Brad, Brett and Kyle:
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. It sounds like she was a terrific lady. With Love, Anne Freer Farris (friend of Bill's)
Ginny Parker
November 19, 2009
Heather, Brad, Brett and Kyle,
My heart goes out to you all. I have many fond memories of Sally and always admired her insight, wisdom and perspective - those qualities live on in each of you. Stay close to each other...
Love,
Ginny
susan joseph smith
November 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 19, 2009
Our sympathy to the whole family,
Love,
Barbara and Al Atwood
The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home
November 19, 2009
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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