Wayne L. Morse

Montgomery-Wayne Morse passed away at the Baystate Medical Center on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Born in Westfield Massachusetts, November 29, 1938, he moved to Montgomery in the late 1950’s, building his own home and becoming a lifelong resident. He was predeceased by his wife Linda and his brother James Howard “Jim” Morse of Middlebury, VT. He leaves two bothers Oren R. Morse of Jacksonville, Fla. and Louis F. Morse of Hampden, Mass. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather; he was married to Linda for 65 years before her passing. He also leaves his son Jeffrey Morse of Westfield, his son Jerald W. Morse of Montgomery, his granddaughter Ashley E. Smialek (Morse) and her husband Matt T. Smialek of Westfield, two great grandsons Tristan C. Rogers and Brady S. Jacobs, a grandson Justin M. Morse of Southwick, his wife Alexis A. Morse, a great granddaughter Mattison S. Morse and a great grandson Tate J. Morse. He was always a happy child growing up and ended up with the nickname “Happy” which over time evolved into the name “Hap” which was the name he went by the majority of his life. He worked on the road crew for Montgomery in the early years and then started his own independent contracting business, Morse Builders. He built several houses in Montgomery and the surrounding hill towns and did all forms of carpentry, masonry, repair and electrical work. After his retirement he got involved in local politics and was a selectman in Montgomery for several years. He had a broad knowledge of so many things, both carpentry and mechanical and he was always willing to lend a hand to family and friends. He will truly be missed by all that knew him. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1-3 PM at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA. Burial will be private. Firtionadams.com

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