1926 – 2011
Putnam – Frederick “Fred” Morgan, 85, of Maynard St., died Monday, November 7, 2011 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Lavigne) Morgan. They were married June 17, 1950 in St. Mary Church, Putnam. He was born in West Woodstock to the late George and Harriet (Morgan) Place. At the age of five, after the death of his mother, he was adopted by his aunt and uncle, the late William and Claire (Bonneville) Morgan.
Mr. Morgan was a veteran of WWII. He was a member of the Sea Bees, 122nd Battalion in the Philippines, and then went on to Borneo and China until his honorable discharge on March 7, 1946. He worked as an electrical foreman for IBEW local 35 in Hartford until his retirement in 1990. He always loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing especially. He was a member and past president of the Valley Springs Sportsman Club. He also enjoyed restoring antiques.
In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his son, Roland Morgan of Portsmouth, RI, his daughter Ann McColgan, and her husband George of N. Woodstock; his brother, Harry Place of W. Woodstock; his sister Evelyn Apley of Marathon, FL; his grandchildren, George McColgan III, Daniel McColgan, and Elaine McColgan; and his son in-law, Kevin Fitzgerald. Fred was predeceased by his daughter, the late Jane Fitzgerald; his brothers, the late Albert “Bud” Morgan, and Charles Place; and his sister, the late Dorothy Guertin.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Fred’s family from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 11, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial with full Military Honors will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cardiac Rehab Center @ Day Kimball Hospital, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260.
Anita Sexton
sooo long has past another of great hard work, funny joyful smile, a very loving uncle, who would give his shirt off who needed it most.. very knowledgeable, a man of strengths … A voice carried away where memories will be thought and brought to us.. An angel to his daughter that is now with him in piece..
Roberta Rocchetti
Dear Aunt Doris and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Uncle Fred was a great provider for his family and good role model for all of us. He was always ready lend a helping hand if you needed one. He was so generous with all his parts and equipment that he had on hand. I know Mike appreciated all the advise he gave to him when working on our old home.
I have such fond memories of the summers I spent at the cottage on Quaddick lake, and all the times Uncle Fred tooks us ice fishing at Roseland lake. He worked hard to provide all of us with wonderful summer vacations. He will truly be missed.
You are all in my prayers.
Roberta
Joanne Murray
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Fred. Although I didn’t get to see him that often I remember when I had visited in the early 1980’s that he allowed me to have some stamps for my stamp collection. He was so generous. I’m also grateful I got to see him when he came down for a visit with Aunt Doris and Ann a couple years ago. He always had a great sense of humor and great smile. I will miss you very much, Uncle Fred. Love, Joanne
Ron Dextraze
My heart goes out to you Aunt Doris. You have my greatest sympathy. Uncle Fred is with God now.
love
Ron
Suzanne & Ron Bergeron
We were so saddened to hear of Uncle Fred leaving our world, as we know it, but so joyful that he now enjoys a world of peace with Our Lord and His angels. Love, Ron & Suzanne
Audrey Place
Dear Doris and Family,
Pete and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Fred. We will always remember his warm smile, humor, friendliness. He is now sharing that in heaven, where there is no more tears, no more suffering. He will be missed.
Our Love and Sympathies,
Audrey and Pete
Gary Sweet
Our deepest condolences go out to Doris and family.We’re going to miss our visits with Fred, hearing all his deer hunting tales, and the inevitible trip to his basement to check out his “stuff”. If you can deer hunt in Heaven,(and I believe you can) I hope you see 8 pointers or better. Happy hunting Fred,
Gary and Sandra
Theresa Lucas
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May you remember all of the happy memories.
Mark, Terry and Joe Lucas
Karen LaPalme
To my wonderful Uncle Fred who picked on me all the time..For that I will miss you..You were my favorite Uncle and I will miss you everyday.. You are in my heart forever.. All the years we had together have been cherish and I was truly proud
to be your niece..Take me with you and remember
how much I loved you.. Be with Jane and my Dad your brother and take care of each other.. With a broken heart I say good bye…Love Karen