GILMANTON - Mary Florence Morse, 94,of 74 Foss Rd. died peacefully in her home, surrounded by love , and her family on Friday Dec. 15, 2017.
She was born on April 9th, 1923, in Gilmanton NH, the daughter of John
A Geddes and Florence ( Edgerly) Geddes. She was a proud nurse and after retiring she enjoyed many years as a classroom volunteer at the Gilmanton Elementary school. She enjoyed music, playing the guitar and harmonica in her younger years, and later the Hammer Dulcimer.
Most recently she took up the Bodhran drum at 92, playing with The Dump Run Gang. Mary was an active member of the Gilmanton Community Church and loved her church family as her own. She had a gift for hospitality, loved cooking, spending time with family, friends and neighbors. She was known for her volunteerism and stepping in when needed. One of her greatest joys was her large weekly family dinners.
She leaves her sons; Herb Morse, John Morse and wife, Donna , all of Gilmanton, Donald Morse and Trish Gordon of Pittsfield and her daughter Donna Morse and Garrett Doyle of Alton, seven grandchildren , seven great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Howard B Morse, two brothers, Duncan A Geddes, and David W Geddes.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 11AM on Saturday , January 13th , at the Gilmanton Community Church, 497 Province Rd, Gilmanton,. NH.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Gilmanton Community Church, PO Box 16, Gilmanton, NH 03237.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.