Hugh Morrison, Jr.

Hugh A. Morrison, Jr, 90, a resident of North Chelmsford, MA, died on Sunday, July 14, 2024, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Patricia Morrison, to whom he was married for 49 years. He was born on March 1, 1934, in Somerville, MA, a son of the late Hugh and Irene (Helsberg) Morrison. Hugh was raised and educated in Somerville and graduated from Somerville High school, class of 1952. Following graduation, Hugh entered the United States Marine Corp. He was in the Marine Air Traffic Control Unit (MATCU-65) in Korea. He was honorably discharged after earning numerous awards and medals in 1955. Hugh went to work for the FAA, working most of his 32 years at the FAA Regional Air Traffic Control Center located in Nashua, NH. He raised his family in Chelmsford, MA, later moving to Hudson, NH after retirement. He enjoyed wintering in Florida and traveling to various places, including Europe, but especially visiting historic locations when nearby. Numerous forts and battlefields were visited by the family as they drove on their trips down the east coast as well as cross country. He enjoyed visiting casino’s, playing cards, chess games, and playing his luck on scratch tickets. He also loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife, Patricia Morrison, Hugh was predeceased by his daughter and son-in-law Theresa and James Lane, and his companion, Diane Savage. Survivors include one son, Ronald and his wife Sandra Morrison of Oxford, MA; three daughters, Joanne Poole of Davenport, FL, Carol and her husband Michael MacMillan of Salem, NH, and Maryellen and her husband Michael Berry of Chelmsford, MA; seven grandchildren, Andrew Morrison, Alyssa Morrison, Gerald Lane, Kaylee Poole, Lauren MacMillan, Jason MacMillan, and Michael Berry. Hugh loved his pets and most recently his “handsome” dog Munchkin, who was always by his side. A special thank you to Jan & Kathy for caring for Munchkin and our Dad, and also providing daily interaction and conversation with him. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, July 23rd at 10:00 AM in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry Street, Hudson, NH. Guests may please arrive at the funeral home for 9:30am. Burial with military honors will follow in the St. Patrick Cemetery, Hudson. In lieu of flowers, donations in Hugh’s loving memory may be made out to K9s for Warriors at www.k9sforwarriors.org

Hugh Morrison, Jr.

March 1, 1934 - July 14, 2024