1927 – 2014

GRAY — Arnold Paul Morrison, 86, of Gray, passed on to Heaven on Wednesday evening, April 2, after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.

Arnold was born on Oct. 9, 1927, to Elsie and Webster Morrison. He grew up in New Gloucester, graduating second in his class from New Gloucester High School. Arnold married Doris McDonald on Jan. 26, 1948. Many friends called him Arnie.

He was a lifelong member of New Gloucester Bible Church. Arnold was a quiet man … a man of few words, who was worth listening to when he spoke. He was a great listener and never said a bad word about anyone. He was a wise man in many ways. Arnold’s granddaughter, Katie, remembered his smiling eyes.

Arnold was a farmer and enjoyed gardening. In addition to his own farm, he was head farmer at Opportunity Farm for many years. Arnold became a caretaker for the cemeteries in Gray and mowed the golf courses at Spring Meadows. He enjoyed time spent with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Doris Morrison; and six children and their spouses, Donald and Elaine, Joyce and Dennis, Galen and Karen, Kathy and Bruce, Sylvia and Scott and Kevin and Tina. He was also blessed with 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Arnold was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Willard.