Gerald "Jerry" Morrissey

Gerald Morrissey, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 19, at his son Philip’s home where he had been residing. Jerry grew up in Gardner, son of Antoinette (Beaudette) and Edmond Morrissey, and then moved to Hubbardston where he raised six children with his wife June. Gerald (Jerry) Morrissey leaves his daughters Candace and her husband Lief Ericson of Barre, Robin and her husband Gary Beard of Centerville, sons Timothy Morrissey and his wife Sandy of Ware, Peter and his wife Holly of Barre, and Philip and his wife Patty of Templeton. He also leaves seventeen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Jerry was predeceased by the love of his life June (Newcomb) Morrissey and his son Patrick Morrissey. He was also predeceased by his brothers; Raymond, Harold, and Larry Morrissey and his sisters; Rita Gardella, Patricia Valliere, and Margorie Neeley. Jerry was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Air Force Reserves where he was placed on active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He retired from Mass. Electric where he worked as a lineman for thirty years. Jerry enjoyed flying his airplanes and spending time with his many airport friends. Most of all he loved being with his family and rocking and singing to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in his favorite rocking chair. He will be greatly missed. A calling hour will be held Saturday, May 26, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Lamoureux-Smith & Poliks Funeral Home, a Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner. The funeral will follow at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rural Glen Cemetery. in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's memory to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting www.stjude.org.