Henry A. Morton, Sr., 74, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away on the evening of Jan. 12 at St. Andrew’s Gregory Wing, Boothbay Harbor, of chronic lung disorder.
Born Feb. 28, 1933, he was the only son of Samuel and Dorothy (Poland) Morton.
Henry earned his high school diploma and from 1956-1958, served honorably in the U.S. Army during the final days of the Korean War.
An independent man, he worked as a lobsterman throughout his life, working with his father for many of those years. He also had several other trades, including toy making in Connecticut, serving as a flagman for Crooker Construction and working as a professional bartender.
He leaves his children, Sclinda Bailey of Round Pond, Henry A. Morton, Jr. of Wiscasset, Fayette D. Morton of Brunswick, Calvin J. Morton of California, Terry Chase Moores of Texas, and Lisa M. Low of Bristol; sister, Ethel Herald; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son, Mark in 2000; as well as sisters, Ella, Alpha and Emma.
Friends are invited to be with the family 2-4 p.m., Sat., Jan. 19 at Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Gregory Wing, 145 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, as Henry was very happy and thrived there.
Arrangements are under the care of Strong Funeral Home, Damariscotta.
