Doris Morton

Doris Anne Morton, 95, of Setter Road in Concord, VT passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at her home.

Doris was born in Springfield, MA on September23, 1926, to George and Annie (Hale) Morehouse. Shortly after graduating high school, she married Clayton Earl Morton and shared 56 years with him until his death in 2002.  Doris worked as a Housekeeper at Lyndon State College, retiring in 1991.  She enjoyed all kinds of music, especially Big Band and Polka.  For four years, Doris played trumpet in the St. Johnsbury Band.  She attended Concord Community Church and was a member of Eastern Star Adah Chapter #39. Doris held great affection for her cat, Nancy Anne.

Surviving family members include a daughter: Doreen Lee Farron; 5 grandchildren: Holly Ann Lincoln (John), Candice Stevens, and Laura, Francis, and Norman Farron; several great-grandchildren; several great-great- grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; Star Lunnie who has been Doris’ caretaker during her declining health; and a very special mail lady: Penni Magoni.

She was predeceased by her parents: George and Annie Morehouse; her 5 siblings: Gloria Morehouse, Richard and Delbert Morehouse, Lucile Richardson, and Phyllis Wood; and a granddaughter: Norma Farron.

A Graveside service is being held Friday, May 20, 2022, at 2pm, at Grove Cemetery, US Rt 2, East St. Johnsbury, VT.

Donations in Doris’ name may be made to Concord Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 113, Concord, VT  05824.

Memories and condolences can be shared at saylesfh.com.