Laconia-----John Albert Morrison, Sr., 92, of Woodland Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, January, 11, 2017 in the presence of his wife and family.
John was born on July 30, 1924 in Warren, NH the son of John H. and Alice (Plaisted) Morrison. He grew up in Concord and moved to Laconia prior to joining the US Army in 1943, he served in the European Theater until December 1945. Upon his return he married Beverly Sinton and resided in Laconia for the past 70 years.
John worked for 40 years at Allen Rogers Corporation and then onto Marcoux Plumbing and eventually for Lake Aircraft of Gilford. John was a hard worker and often worked a 2nd job with his work week often being 60 plus hours long. He retired at age 75. He and his wife spent several winters in Siesta Key Florida.
John's interests were riding motorcycles and being around aircraft at the local airport.
John is survived by his wife of 70 years, Beverly Morrison; two sons, John Jr. and his wife, Fran, of Belmont and Kerry and his wife, Claire, of Gilford; a granddaughter, Julie McBride and her husband, Mark, of Gilford; a great granddaughter, Emma McBride, also of Gilford. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Charlie and by his twin sisters, Ellen Purdy and Helen Bourgault.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday , January 17, 2017 from 12:00 Noon - 2:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours at 2:00pm also at the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the family plot at Meredith Village Cemetery in Meredith.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.