MORRISON, Rev. GEORGE ALEXANDER - Rev. George Morrison, husband of the late Genevieve (Strothard) of Saint John, formerly of Ottawa, left his earthly home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his residence in Ridgewood Veterans Wing. Born May 24, 1925 in Saint John, he was a son of the late Donald and Frances (Earl) Morrison. George lived a full life in his almost 89 years, and had various interests. He served in World War II as a paratroooper and a drill seargent. He completed four degrees: his Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Masters of Education, and Masters of Divinity. He was a pastor in rural New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario. He taught english, history, and math at a high school level, and was a Vice Principal and Principal before becoming a Guidance Counsellor. He also was a Professor at the University of Ottawa, where he was a member of the team that created the guidance program in the Faculty of Psychology. He was a hockey, volleyball, and basketball coach, a boxer, a lifeguard, member of a choir, a great storyteller, and worked alongside his wife at Baptist Union Youth Camp, CGIT, youth, and family camps. He was an avid sailor and enjoyed time around the water. George is survived by his daughter, Sheila Morrison (Leon Schiebel) of Calgary, AB; son, John (Sonia) of Constance Bay, ON; grandchildren: Graham, Maggie, Christine, Rebecca, Rachel, Amanda, Ross, and Matthew; brothers: Donald and Darryl (Ann), both of Westfield; sister, Mary Ann White (Bill) of Oromocto; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, George was predeceased by his sister, Agnes Collins.
Resting at Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John (634-7425), with visiting on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 3 to 5 pm. A Tribute to a Veteran Service will be held at the beginning of Friday’s visitation at 3 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 10 am from Brenan’s Bay View Chapel. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Please place online condolences and remembrances at www.BrenansFH.com.