PATRICIA A. (STROUT)

MORRISON CALAIS – Patricia A. (Strout) Morrison, 84, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010, at Calais Regional Hospital. Patricia was born Sept. 7, 1925, in New Smyrna, Fla., daughter of the late H. Luscombe and Althea (Washburn) Strout. She married Herbert Bruce Morrison, Dec. 29, 1942. She was a member of Alcyone Chapter No. 71 Order of the Eastern Star, Milbridge, for more than 50 years. Patricia enjoyed reading, knitting and tending to her flower gardens. Her most cherished memories were those spent with her loving husband and children. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Nov. 17, 2009; and her three brothers, Maurice “Sonny” Miller, H. Luscombe Strout Jr. and Willis Strout. Surviving are two sons, Dave Morrison and his wife, Debbie, of Massachusetts and Jim Morrison of Robbinston; three daughters, Bonnie Moffatt and her husband, Morris, of Calais, Susan Brown and her husband, Nelson, of Wells and Christina Gillespie and her husband, Dennis, of Meddybemps; 10 grandchildren, Bob, Josh, Heather, Johnny, Artie, Kathy, Danita, Denise, Janna and Adam; and seven great-grandchildren, Jared, Kaylee, Kelsey, Kyle, Kaila, Kianna and Noah; and the family’s special friend, Prudy Nesbit of Florida. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, at Calais Cemetery. Donations in Patricia’s memory may be made to Alcyone Chapter No. 71 Order of the Eastern Star, care of Rebecca Atwater, 707 Unionville Road, Steuben, ME 04680 or Calais United Methodist Church, 849 Main St., Calais, ME 04619. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.