Mr. John Morrison, 61, a resident of North Andover, Massachusetts passed away on Monday, September 28th, 2009 at the Lawrence General Hospital.
He was born on April 24th, 1948 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, son of William Morrison and of the late Ruby (Saxton) Morrison. John was educated in the elementary schools of Ireland and was a graduate of Friends High School in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. He later received his degrees at the Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
He worked as a Scientific Sales Representative for various High Tech Life Science Companies over the course of his career. He was a member of the VFW Golf League in North Andover, MA., and of the Andover Men's Recreational Bowling League.
John enjoyed Opera, Classical Music, Golf and Bowling. He especially loved and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Family members include:
His wife of 37 years Pat Morrison of North Andover, MA.
His Daughters: Gillian Morrison of Waltham, MA
Alexandra Morrison of Lynn, MA
Louisa Morrison of Nashville, TN
His brother: Rob and his wife Bernie Morrison of Belfast, Northern Ireland
His sister: Eleanor and her husband Ron Boyd of Escondido, CA
His Mother-in-law: Mary Stone of North Andover, MA. As well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
His memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 1st, 2009 at 12:00 noon in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA.
At the request of the family the burial will be private.
Family and Friends may call on Thursday, October 1st, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack Street, No. Andover, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), 60 Walnut Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.