Florence L. Moritz (Crosby) age 89 of Canton passed away at home February 17th. Born in Cambridge, she graduated from Watertown High School and previously lived in Waltham & Easton before moving to Canton 20 years ago. She worked as a receptionist at Dr. Michael Edelstein’s Optometrist Office in Waltham for several years. She was a member of the Hovey Players Theatre Group in Waltham, Stoughton Theatre Group and several Dinner Theatre Clubs. Beloved wife of Dr. Robert P. Moritz & the late Whitney Shannon. Mother of Richard W. Shannon & his wife Nancy of Waltham, Marie I. Westcott & her husband Robert J. of NH, Mark C. Shannon & his wife Marjorie of Waltham & Gary M. Shannon & his wife Paula of RI. Sister of Isabel Viau of Halifax. Grandmother of Andrew & his wife Ali, Julia Westcott & her fiance Jeff and Cristina Black & her husband Mike. Step-mother of Mary Bradshaw & her husband Bruce of KS, Robert Moritz & his wife Deidre of Canton & Kathleen Costantino & her husband Edward of Lynn. Also survived by 2 great grandchildren and 8 step-grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Sunday 4-7 pm. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Compassionate Care Hospice 800 West Cummings Park Woburn, MA 01801.