Richard Morton

    Morton, Richard, 65, October 27, 2011.  Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.
    Richard (Dick) Morton, 65, died Oct. 27, 2011 at his home. He was born December 20, 1945 in Oakfield, the son of Nelson and June (Crane) Morton.
    Dick owned and operated Morton’s Garage for thirty years.
    He is survived by his wife, Sally (Thayer) Morton of Oakfield; three children, Mary Jane Hartt and Ashley of Hartland, Richard Jr. and Ann Morton of Shennandoah, PA, and Katrina Morton of Rhode Island; two stepchildren, Julie and John St. Thomas of Presque Isle and Kirk and Katie Stevens of Hayes, VA; several grand and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Nelson Jr. and Linda of Valdosta, GA, William Morton and Linda  of Crystal; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
    Friends called 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Bowers Funeral Home 10 Water St. Houlton with funeral services being held at 2 p.m. with the Revs. Donald Jr. and Sam Morton officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Houlton, 2 Water St., Houlton, ME 04730. To sign a guest book and to leave condolences go to bowersfuneral.com.