Mary Frances Morris

Mary Frances Morris of Reading, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 25, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Lawrence G. Morris.  Born in Boston, MA; she was the daughter of Irish immigrant parents, the late Patrick J. and Nora (O'Sullivan) Clinton. Mary was raised as an only child; however she had a younger brother, John P. Clinton, who died in infancy.

Mary was proud to have been raised and educated in Chelsea.  For twenty-four years she worked for Verizon, formerly known as the New England Telephone Company. She was a member of the IBEW Local 2222 Boston.   She was very proud that her family followed in her footsteps and are employees of Verizon also.

Mary took great pride in her Irish heritage.  In her retirement years, she traveled a lot throughout the country.  She also enjoyed her memorable car rides to Revere Beach and York, ME with the family.  She was a happy person who always viewed her glass as half full.  Her family also described her as forgiving, proud, private, having a sense of humor, and who could have guessed-her favorite food was a baked potato!

In addition to her beloved husband Larry, Mary is survived by her children who meant the world to her, Lawrence P. Morris of Reading,  Brian C. Morris of Methuen and Kristen McGuinness and her husband Richard of Stoneham.  She was the loving grandmother of Brittnay, Ryan, Kaitlyn and Kevin.

A Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Mary Frances Morris will be held Thursday, June 1st at 10:00 A.M. in St. Joseph's Parish, Wakefield, followed by private interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.