Little Harbour - John Frederick (Fred) Morrow - May 14, 1921 - April 3, 2016.
The family of Fred Morrow sadly announce the passing of their father.
Dad was the son of Edgar Earl and Leah Morrow of Morrow Street, Westside, New Glasgow. At the time of his death, Dad was residing at the Veteran's Unit, Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax.
At the young age of eighteen, Dad joined the Militia after hearing that the Militia was paying young men fifty dollars to join. He stayed in the Militia for two years.
In 1939 he was sent to serve in the Second World War and stationed in England, UK. While in England he attended the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
When he returned to New Glasgow in 1945, he attended the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, graduating with a degree in General Agriculture. In 1950 he attended McGill University, PQ, graduating with a Science Degree. He attended Mount Allison University, NB, graduating in 1951 with a Teaching Degree. Returning to New Glasgow, Dad resided in Little Harbour.
Dad has been President of the Progressive Conservative Party; a member of the Masonic (Doric) Lodge, New Glasgow and Moncton, NB; a Member of the Lions Club, Trenton and Moncton, NB for a total of fifty-nine years and was elected to the prestigious position of District Governor for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Dad has also been a member of the Canadian Legion for twenty-five years or more.
Dad was employed with Railway and Power, New Glasgow, as a salesman and travelled all over Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. His first teaching position was at a one room schoolhouse in Little Harbour. His longest teaching position was with the Vocational School (now NSCC), Stellarton where he taught Grade Eleven Math and Grade Twelve Science.
Dad owned and operated the Alma Motel & Cabins, New Glasgow; Gael Motel and the Gael Ann Motel, Antigonish; Westgate Motel and the Scenic Motel, Moncton, NB. and three car rental business.
Knowing your relatives was very important to Dad. If he knew he was related to you, he made sure that you met and kept in touch. He enjoyed travelling and he regularly Skyped with his many, many friends that he has all over the world.
Dad will be missed by his family: Ann (Jim) Marchese, Maine, USA, John (Wendy) Morrow, Saint Andrews, NB, Susan (Russell) Breen, Pictou Landing, Robert (Angela) Morrow, Hillsborough, NB, Alison Jean Tait, New Glasgow; grandchildren: Justin Marchese, Arizona, USA, Jessica Marchese, Maine, USA, Matthew Morrow, Toronto, ON, Lieutenant Zack Morrow, Fredericton, NB, Adam (Chrissy) Breen, NG, Lesley (Robert) O'Hagan, Chance Harbour, Pamela Morrow, Ottawa, ON, Ben, Nicholas and Jax Morrow, Hillsborough, NB, Cathleen Tait, Halifax, Christopher Tait, Truro, NS and John Tait, Westville, NS; great grandchildren: Cydney and Paige Breen, Leah and Evan O'Hagan; special friends: Kay Hunter, George and Donna Clark, Gretchen Smith, Ron and Pearl Whitaker, Paul Chappell, Barb and Maurice Campbell, Pierre Maurice (Moe) Millier, Peter Pothier and others too many to mention.
The family extend their gratitude to Dr. Bethune, nurses and staff at the Veterans Hospital, 5th. Floor, Garrison East for their care and compassion for our father and support to his family.
At Dad's request there will be no funeral. There will be a visitation on Thursday, April 7th, 2-4 and 7-9 pm at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow, NS.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, New Glasgow.
Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca