Akiko Morii, 59

MILLBURY - Akiko Morii, 59, died Sunday, June 19th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Beloved wife of Stanley Tabor Jr. and loving mother, of Stanley Tabor III.

Akiko was born in Osaka, Japan and immigrated to the United States in 1990. She graduated from Paul Smith's College in New York and worked in Manhattan, in the hotel industry until 1999, when she moved to Millbury. She studied Childhood Education at Quinsigamond College and worked diligently as a teacher in Acton Public Schools and the Japanese Language School in Medford, MA. She is survived by her husband and son in Millbury, and her brother Keiichi Morii and family living in Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan.

A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. Noon on Friday, June 24th in Central Cemetery, West St. in Millbury. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. There are no calling hours. Mulhane Home for Funerals in Millbury is assisting the family with the arrangements. To view Akiko's online Tribute and Guestbook please visit:

www.mulhane.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Akiko Morii

29 Entries

Kumiko Oga

June 18, 2019

I can't believe it's been 3 years since Akiko's passing. I remember the day I heard the news and it crushed me and so many others like a heavy heart. No matter how much time passes, 3 weeks, 3 months, 3 years or 3 decades, Akiko will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in peace Akiko-san, or Morii-Sensei, as my boys called you. We will never forget you....

Melissa Hatanaka

November 12, 2016

Just hearing of Akiko's passing. I met Akiko through the Japanese Language program at the Douglas School. We considered her a family friend. Akiko made other people happy through her warmth and genuine care. She was extremely generous with her time and talents. My deepest condolences to her family. She was a bright light.

The Shiraiwa Family

July 5, 2016

Our deepest condolences.
Our children learned Japanese from Morii sensei at Japanese school.
She was a great teacher and always cared for students. Our children could keep learning thanks to her.
We really miss her warm smile.

Mieko Iwai

June 29, 2016

My daughters were the two of Morii-sensei's first Momo-gumi students.
After several years, one of my daughters started Japanese 1 (Nichi-ichi) and had Sensei as her teacher again.
In both of the classes, Morii-sensei was so sweet, had a sense of humor, and was able to deal with each of the students gently and flexibly.
Even though my daughter is no longer of Sensei's student, Sensei cared about her until recently.
When I try to think of Morii-sensei, ONLY good memories pass through in my mind. I just realized that I loved her so much. My heart is filled with grief.

Gregory Lynch

June 27, 2016

Sifu we were very sad to hear about the loss of dear Akiko. She was such a kind and warm person and we we can only offer sincere condolences. Greg and Hong Ying Lynch

J P

June 25, 2016

Akiko was warm, insightful, caring, supportive, and had a great sense of humor. To share just a glimpse: seeing how much Akiko enjoyed spending time with our daughter, playing, drawing, petting the cats, and other fun activities that entertain a toddler; I knew that every child that had the opportunity to learn from Akiko had a teacher that truly cared. If you are part of Akiko's family, one of her students, or her friends, you know all of our lives were enriched having known her. Rest in Peace Akiko, you will always be remembered with love and warmth.

Netra Modur

June 25, 2016

Both my sons had the great fortune of being Akiko Sensei's students. I cannot begin to tell how enriched their student lives at C.T. Douglas was because of their beloved Japanese teacher. They have preserved all her notes, homework and the lovely greeting cards that she sent them each summer over the years. Our family is deeply saddened by the loss. We wish the family peace and strength during this difficult time.
"Dear Akiko Sensei, you will always live in our hearts"
-Netra, Vijay, Siddhartha and Samvidh Modur

Netra Modur

June 25, 2016

Keiko Shioda

June 24, 2016

Akiko had passion for teaching. Akiko, another teacher and I were the Nensho (3 years old) class teachers. We talked how precious teaching children was. We laughed, cried and encouraged together. One day Akiko expressed her passion to teach Japanese in the Japanese class as second language. She really wanted to teach Japanese and Japanese culture to every student from the bottom of her heart. She loved communities, friends and her family. We loved her so much and will love her forever.

Diane Williams

June 24, 2016

My son Aidan who is 6 years old at C. T. Douglas in Acton school wanted the family to know that because of Akikoi Sensei and his Japanese class he loves the food and "all kinds of things about the language." The Williams Family in Acton was so sorry to hear the news. She had a gentle and sensitive soul. You are in our thoughts.

TIna Humphreys

June 24, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Akiko was always smiling and very gracious. We will miss her very much at Douglas School. My prayers are with you all during this very sad time.

David Wackell

June 24, 2016

Sincere condolences from the Wackell family.

Seiko Shimokawa

June 24, 2016

Akiko was a role model for me, and a good friend that I could always talk about anything with.
Losing her is a big loss for everyone, but she left behind such warmth and love. I will always cherish my memories with her.
I am missing Akiko forever.
My heartfelt condolences.

Robin Gomi

June 23, 2016

Morii Sensei, you will be greatly missed. Your enthusiasm and effort in teaching our children the beauty of Japanese culture and language has been a great asset and benefit to the Japanese community in the greater Boston area. We hope that you are in a better place and will continue to look over your students and friends.

Kate Enderlin

June 23, 2016

Akiko was a very special person and I am glad that I had the opportunity to know her. She was gentle, kind and very humble. Akiko was one of the most unselfish people I know -- never asking if she could help or looking for praise when she did help -- she always quietly did what needed to be done. Even though we all miss her, she is in our hearts.

The Iwasaki Family

June 23, 2016

It is with a very heavy heart that I send my condolences to your family. It is difficult to express the sadness I feel in my heart as it surely pales in comparison to yours. Ms. Morii was such a fantastic teacher to my son at JLS, and he loved her. Please know that we are very saddened by this loss and hope that the pain you feel now is softened by the tremendous love and happy memories Ms. Morii has left with you.

Abby Naylor & Mom

June 23, 2016

We are saddened by your loss & a loss to everyone at the Douglas School.

Olga and Vladimir Goncharov

June 23, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Akiko Sensei taught our daughter for many years at Douglas school. She was kind, she was patient, she was a wonderful teacher. Those who knew her know the gentle grace she displayed in everything she did. Japanese lessons were the lessons our child enjoyed the most. We cannot take away your grief; we can only grieve with you.

The Kadomoto family

June 23, 2016

Morii-sensei taught my 7 year old daughter at the Japanese Language School. The last time I saw Morii-sensei was at the school when she had her last class, my daughter had an after class meeting with Morii-sensei just to talk about my health concerns. I still remember, with her smile she taught my daughter the importance of taking care of the family, how my daughter can help her sick mom. My daughter still follows Morii-sensei's teachings.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Morii-Sensei's family. She had touched many of us with her caring nature and wisdom.

Agnes Quisumbing

June 23, 2016

My whole family mourns the passing of Akiko-sensei. She taught both of my children at Douglas School, and they were so inspired by her teaching that they became very interested in Japanese culture, watched Japanese anime, and even built treehouses for Totoros. She was more than a language teacher--her teaching opened the hearts and minds of our children to the world.

June 23, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

The Oga Family

June 22, 2016

Our hearts bleed for you and our prayers go out to you. We are so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. Morii-Sensei was a true inspiration of hope, kindness and compassion and we will be forever grateful for the care and thoughtfulness she gave so freely and generously to our family as we embarked on the journey that would shape my sons' early years at JLS. With a heavy heart, we send our deepest condolences to Morii-Sensei's family

Ritsuko Sullivan

June 22, 2016

I still cannot believe this Akiko Sensei was a good colleague to me at the Japanese Saturday School and was a good teacher to my son at Douglas School. She was so kind, patient, thoughtful and sweet. I miss you a lot and we all will never forget you.

JoAnne White

June 22, 2016

Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are very sad for your loss. Please let us know if there is anyone can do. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Paul and JoAnne

Anita Meyer

June 22, 2016

Morii-sensei, our beloved first teacher at the Japanese Language School of Boston, was patient and kind to our whole family as our daughter embarked on the journey of learning Japanese. Morsi-sensei was one of the most dedicated, kind, creative and generous teachers and human beings that I have ever met. She always went the extra mile, even calling us on weekends to make sure that our daughter understood the homework for the week.
We are so very, very sorry to the Morii family for this unimaginable loss.

Rosa Nguyen

June 22, 2016

Sifu, my condolences to you, Stanley and your family. Akiko was a beautiful, kind and compassionate person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rosa Nguyen

Sally Hunt

June 22, 2016

Akiko's Douglas School family is heartbroken. She was one of the kindest, most generous souls I have ever met. We loved hearing her stories about her son Stanley. We grieve with you.

Carolyn Houley

June 22, 2016

My condolences to the Tabor Family. Akiko was a sweet and bright presence. My family sends their thoughts and prayers to Stanley and her family.

Sharon Armistead

June 22, 2016

I am heartbroken. Akiko was one of the sweetest, kindest, most caring ladies to walk on this earth. My thought and prayers are with her family. She will forever be loved and missed by the staff and students of Douglas School.

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