Larry Morrison
October 31, 1950 ~ June 6, 2020
Larry Morrison, 69, of Danvers and Denmark, Maine, son of the late John and Anna Morrison, died of a heart attack at home on June 6, 2020 with his loving wife of 35 years Joann by his side.
Larry was truly a one in a million man who was widely known for helping others. He loved his family and friends with all his heart. An avid traveler, some of his best memories were cross-country road trips to see every rock in America with his family, many Caribbean cruises with his wife and friends and fishing adventures with all of his pals.
Larry passed with 39 years and 344 days of sobriety which he said gave him a life second to none. Larry dedicated his life to helping other alcoholics but as an avocation. He proudly retired from the Glaziers Local 1044 after thirty-five years.
Larry’s greatest sources of joy were his children and he died very proud of the lives that both have made for themselves. Larry leaves behind so many people that love him including: his wife Joann, daughter Jamie Morrison of Tampa, FL, son Daniel Morrison and his wife Lindsy Morrison of Danvers and grandson Oliver Tex. His other close loved ones included his beloved sister Judy Veilleux, niece/goddaughter Amy Wilichoski, nephew Dennis Morrison Jr., brother John Morrison Jr. and many other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Dennis Morrison and nephew Mark Veilleux.
Visitation for Larry will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Optional Calling Hours for vulnerable populations with underlying health conditions will be from 4-5PM. Public calling hours will be from 5-8PM. All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing, and are respectfully asked for no contact with the family. Kindly omit flowers. Instead, donations in Larry’s memory may be made to the Dustin Farrell Scholarship Fund, c/o North Shore Bank, 48 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923. To leave a message of condolence for Larry’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
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My thoughts and prayers to his wife, children and family and friends. So very sorry. Ginger Cross
We have lost a great guy who loved life & lived it well.
I will be forever grateful for his friendship & the help he & Joann gave me when I needed it most.
Jamie, I liked your comment that he wouldn’t leave you money but he’d leave you plenty of memories. He left us all so many memories.
Joann, Jamie & Dan, I am so sorry for your loss and he would’ve been the best grandad to Ollie.
We will miss you Larry. RIP
I am so sorry Joanne, Jamie and Dan. Your husband, Joanne and father Jamie and Dan was a fine man who gave so much to others and expected nothing in return. He will be greatly missed by all who has the privilidge of knowing him…
Larry was full of life, so caring and loving. I remember an afternoon when he shared great memories of his 30 years of marriage with Joann. He touched our hearts and our hearts go out to Joann and family during this time of great loss. Our deepest condolences to the Morrison family. Kathleen and Ed Stevens
I am very sad to hear of Larry’s passing I had the pleasure of working with Larry at Coastal Glass for many years off and on I also had a chance to do a little fishing with Larry . May i tell the family of Larry Morrison I will miss him at the retirees meetings every year My thought and prayers are with you all .He was a great person to share some time with God bless his friend & co worker Stephen Desisto
I am so grateful to have known Larry. I met him a few years back in a fellowship that we both love. Even though I only saw him a few times a year, between Mass & NH, he always made me feel like his long lost friend. My heart goes out to his family, especially Joann. May Larry Rest In Peace & his spirit live on through us all. ❤️
I cannot say enough about this man. My heart is broken as are many. He was a true friend, there is nobody else I was more comfortable with. His friendship, guidance, generosity of his time gave me and others a second chance at life. He was a joy to be be around, his personality was one of a kind funny warm and caring. He never put himself above anybody because he knew first hand what it like to be truly lost and hopeless. The sudden passing of Larry is truly devastating. I thought he would always be there for us. Rest In Peace Mr Morrison u will missed and remembered fondly by many. To me that is heaven! Love ya ❤️
Larry was a Great man im truly blessed to have known n been in the halls with Larry.. So sorry for your loss to his family… RIP LARRY
Great picture.. Larry at peace n happy having a Blast
Iman and I are so happy we got to spend time with y’all these past few years. Larry, your Texas family will miss our fun times. Joann,Jamie, and Dan and family you are all in our prayers. Much love from Texas❤️
Larry & Joann we go back, way back 39-40 years to Salem, Peabody, Marblehead meetings. My son Keith and daughter Linda and I, Sandra ran into you in all of these places.I saw you and Joann at a cookout 2-3 years ago in Beverly/Centerville with a group of Bill’s friends.After an hour or so, you said to me, I remember you now.It had been at least 30 years since we last met.The bond is timeless.Well done! You were funny, kind, and a power of example.May God surround Joanne and your family with his peace
Larry brought me hope with his laughter, love and light, he’ll be so dearly missed. I’m grateful and a better person for knowing Larry and Joann. Much love-Stephanie Brennick
I am so sorry to learn of Larry’s passing, Joann. Many, many years ago, I had the great fortune to meet you and your family. Little Jamie- so beautiful and full of spirit; and Daniel- toddling around trying to keep up with his sister. I remember Larry coming to pick up Jamie from Denmark Village Nursery School – exhausted from hard work- but his face expressed very clearly how he loved his little girl so! You, Joann, left an indelible impression for me – of what it means to put family first. My prayers for you and your family as you mourn your loss of Larry.
Gail B.
My heart goes out to you and your family, Joann. I wish I got to meet such a great person as Larry.
Larry was the first person to bring out my smile after some difficult years. He had that twinkle in his eye, that smile, those encouraging words. We shared more smiles, laughs, sports, and even a few bites. He always brought out my genuine smile and the best in me. I am so very fortunate to have known and enjoyed his company. Much love to Joann and family. – Tara McKenzie
My condolences and prayers for Joann, Jaime ,Danny , Lindsay and Judy and all of Larry’s family and friends. Larry was a perpetually happy and grateful man. The beautiful and strong marriage Joanne and Larry shared for 35 years has been a power of example to many people in the fellowship. Larry and Joann opened up their homes in Maine and Florida to me and so many other people over the years and always with the spirit of kindness and generosity . Fly High , Larry and keep your eye on that beautiful family of yours .
I have so many Memories of Larry that make me smile! One of my favorites is really a story he told me about someone who didn’t wave back to him on a dirt road. This is very rude apparently and Larry showed his displeasure with a gesture. Well, he took inventory and ended up turning his car around and apologized. He also gave the guy a ride! Larry was so real and down to earth. Blessed to have known him these past 35 years.
Larry took his nephew Dennis under his wing when he stopped drinking. He gave him his first career as a proud glazier with Local 1044 and he gave him rides everywhere. In the fall of 2002 he’d drop Den off at the Danvers YMCA, and that’s when I met my future husband. Thanks to Larry, Den and I now have a family of our own.
Some people are angels as they walk the Earth. They help connect and support people. They seek to find the goodness in people and use their own humility, unaware really, while raising others up. In this case the angel had an infectious smile and fantastic sense of humor too. We are so grateful for our time with Larry, and our sad hearts, love, and prayers are with you Joann, Jamie, Dan & Lindsy and baby Oliver.
– Linda and Dennis, DJ & Travis Morrison
We are so very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. May the love and memories you share, give you some comfort and help in the healing of your broken hearts . Much love and many prayers. June and Rollie
Rest in Paradise my friend, thanks for the laughs and your kindness over the many years of friendship.
Love
Trish & Skip Landry
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. I met Larry when he was 8 years old and have many memories of growing up with him. My condolences to his family. Bill Cram
Lit a candle in memory of Larry Morrison
Adios old friend thanks for all the great memories…I will miss you..😞
Mark and I and our two kids wanted to go the canoe trip down the Saco. Thank God Larry and JoAnn And Larry’s SUPER SOAKERS joined us. He was like a kid playing army with his water pistols. Larry had a joy of life that was contagious! He was trying to get on that rope swing too … hilarious. Love and prayers for JoAnn, Dan, Jamie, and the whole Morrison fam.
Larry was a great coworker and fun to be with. It will be difficult to part with him and impossible to forget.
Tom Falter
We are deeply saddened by the news of Larry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He will be cherished in our memories forever.
Wayne & Charlene Komaromi
Larry lived life to its fullest as one can see from the tribute video. He gave his all to every one he knew, and will be greatly missed.
Our heartfelt condolences to Joann, Jamie and Daniel.
Steve and Alison
On behalf of Painters Local Union 1280 I would like to extend our sincere condolences to Larry’s wife and family. May he Rest In Peace. Paul Sullivan, President, Local Union 1280
Larry always talked about his family. He loved talking about Jamie and Dan. I’m sorry that he’s gone. I’ll miss seeing my Maine neighbor.