Obituary of Robert P. Morris

Robert P. Morris, age 85, of Webster died Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, MA. after an illness. Robert was born March 17, 1939 in Providence, RI. He is the son of the late Antone and the late Doris (Knowles) Morris. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Dorothy (Jordan) Morris, his children, daughters Cheryl Carr and her partner Tom Ziomek of West Melbourne, FL, Donna Morris of Mars Hill, NC and Gina and her husband Nick Mazares of Dudley, MA, and one son, Patrick Morris and his wife Tracie of Putnam CT. He was blessed with grandchildren William Carr, Aaron Lieske and his wife Hannah, Damien Morris, Alyson Morris, and Julie Morris, and Great Granddaughter Nora Lieske. He also leaves his sister Priscilla Ferrell of Melbourne FL, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two of his sisters, Marilyn Dutch and Doris Houghton. He also sadly leaves his Golden Doodle, Abby, who he adored. Bob retired from the Webster Post Office as Head of Maintenance in 2002. He and Dot then enjoyed 10 years of their retirement in North Carolina, living on a golf course they played daily. They subsequently moved back to Webster, MA where they had previously lived for many years. Bob was very handy and could repair virtually anything. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed watching all the Boston sports teams, golf, and car racing. As a car enthusiast he could tell you the make, model, and year of most cars, as well as having a passion for riding motorcycles. He was very quick-witted; whether with a joke, or to the answers to questions on Jeopardy. Bob loved Rock & Roll, Blues, and Country Music. This love of music stems back to listening to Alan Freed on AM radio in the 1950's. Bob was a great storyteller and conversationalist, and time could pass swiftly hanging out with him outside on the deck on a nice summer day. Above all, Bob loved to spend time with family and friends. Because he kept his refrigerator so low, he could proudly offer his guests "the coldest beer in town." After a life well-lived, Bob will be missed by many. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Monday, December 2 at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley, MA. Burial will follow in East Thompson Cemetery, Thompson, CT. Calling hours will be Monday, December 2 from 9 AM to 10 AM at Bartel Funeral Home, 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association