Mr. Robert F. Morton, 80, of 306 High Street, Berlin, New Hampshire passed away on Saturday evening January 28, 2006 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Lancaster, NH on August 1, 1925 the son of Foster T. and Thelma (Springer) Morton and had resided there until he entered the military in 1943. Upon his discharge from the US Navy in 1946 he moved to Hartford, CT where he met his wife Theresa. In 1950 they moved to Berlin and have resided here ever since. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Morton was employed by Granite State Rubber Company. He was a former member of the Methodist Church, a member of the White Mountain Post #2520 VFW, a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a past president of the State and Local Aerie.
Members of the family include his wife Theresa (Welch) Morton of Berlin; a son Michael A. Morton of Dover; a daughter Linda Whitlock of Berlin; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a cousin.
There will be no calling hours and no funeral services. Anyone who wishes may make a donation to a charity of one’s choice in his memory. Arrangements are being handled by the Bryant Funeral Home.