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ALBANY - Gail Helen Morris (nee Winchester), 73, of Albany, passed away on January 27, 2026, after a brief and sudden illness.
Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Earle B. Jr. and Mary (O'Brien) Winchester. Gail graduated from the prior Mercy High School and the prior Albany School of Practical Nursing. Gail later went on to obtain her RN and Associate's Degree in Nursing from Maria College. Gail's focus of nursing was cardiac surgery for her entire 50+ year career, from the intensive care unit to the floors at Albany Medical Center to the outpatient setting at St. Peter's Hospital. Gail loved being a nurse, and was exceptionally gifted in this role. She retired in 2022 from the Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons office.
Gail was a homebody, however, with Peter, and she enjoyed yearly trips to Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and Walt Disney World, and numerous day trips. She loved riding horses, riding motorcycles with Peter, gardening and rescuing dogs with GSP Rescue New England. But probably her greatest passion was raising her children, and enjoying her three grandchildren. Gail could be found at every sports game, recital, and birthday beaming with joy at the sight of her grandchildren.
Gail is survived by her loving husband Peter Morris; children, Dennis X. O'Shaughnessy (Nicole), of Delmar, N.Y., and Kelly M. O'Shaughnessy, of Sneads Ferry, N.C.; her grandchildren, Michael, Joseph, and Gracie O'Shaughnessy; step-grandson, Anakin Morris; and many nieces, nephews and her extended family. Gail was predeceased by her parents, Earle B. Jr. and Mary Winchester; and her brother, Earle B. Winchester III.
Gail requested to be cremated without a wake or funeral. However, the family is planning a Memorial Mass to be held in her honor at St. Thomas Apostles Church, in Delmar, N.Y. 12054, on February 9, 2026 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, anyone who wishes to make a donation may do so to German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue New England, P.O. Box 5731, Wakefield, R.I., 02880. Rest easy sweet Gail. Enjoy that veal parmesan in Heaven!
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