Dorothy Caswell Morrison, 81, of Canton, NY passed away 2/19/2017 in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born 2/20/1935 to Andrew and Flora Caswell. She was united in marriage to James Morrison on 4/11/1953 in Canton, NY.
Dorothy attended Canton Central School and Graduated from Potsdam State University with a Master’s Degree. After 20 years, she retired as a teacher from Canton School district. Dorothy was a tremendous cook, a talented artist, loved to recite poems/jingles, had a great sense of humor, always quick with a joke, enjoyed Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, crossword puzzles & playing computer solitaire.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Alberta and Alma; brother, Orrin.
Survivors include her beloved husband of nearly 64 years, James S Morrison; 8 children, Sheryl Morrison (Lynn Blackmore), James (Terry) Morrison, Andrew (Sandy) Morrison, Wrenette “Wendy” Landreth, Daniel (Cammy) Morrison, Dixie (Loren) Widrick, Lori Morrison (Robert Heman), and Scott Morrison (Stephanie Meeker); 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 7 siblings; numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held February 28 in Florida. Another will follow at a later date, to be announced, in New York.
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to a charity of one’s choice.