Obituary of Al Morrison
Morrison, William Allan (Al)
October 28, 1934 – May 11, 2025
On May 11th, 2025, in his 91st year, Al Morrison died peacefully in his sleep after several years of battling cancer. Al enjoyed a long and rewarding life, and enjoyed his time on the peaceful ‘Upper Scotch Line’ farm, where June and Al resided since 1977.
The eldest son of the late Helen and William Morrison of Owen Sound, Al leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, June Morrison (nee Greer), and their children Susan Truelove (Terry), Steven Morrison (Debbie) and Scott Morrison (Laura), his eight grandchildren Carolyn and Michael; Kyra, Amber and Mitchell; Alexander, Emily and Nicole, and his five great-grandchildren Ella and Oliver; Mya, Madison and Jacob. He will also be greatly missed by his sister Sharon Beatty, sister-in-law Norma Cameron as well as his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Al was predeceased by his brother, Don Morrison.
Al graduated from OSCVI in 1954, after a high school sojourn that included academics, sports, orchestra, and student council. Al enjoyed 4 years at RMC in Kingston as a Naval cadet (Class of 58), where he undertook civil engineering and obtained his B Eng degree in 1959 from U of T. Al met June in Ottawa while he was on his first posting, and after falling in love at first sight and a whirlwind courtship, they were married in 1961. Al’s career in the navy took him from Ottawa, to Norfolk Virginia, to Toronto and back to Ottawa, with some exciting courses and trips to places like California and the Arctic. Al obtained a Master’s in Public Administration, and transitioned to the Department of Public Works in 1973 as a property manager. The highlight of this 2nd career was when he was responsible for ‘Special Areas District’ in Ottawa, which included Parliament Hill and Rideau Hall, amongst other high-profile properties in the National Capital Region.
Al was known to volunteer with his children’s sports and can be remembered for being on the bench for hockey and behind the plate in little league baseball. After purchasing the farm in 1977, Al and June developed into full-time ‘hobby farmers’ for many years, but also found time to snowbird in Florida during the cold months for about 15 years. Al always had a glass ‘half-full’ attitude, an outstanding work ethic, and cherished life to its fullest.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Sunday June 15th, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. with sharing of memories at 1:30 P.M. Al will be interred in the Upper Scotch Line Cemetery, where he will continue to enjoy the peacefulness of Lanark County.
In remembrance of Al, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or Calvin United Church, 368 Cameron Road, Perth ON K7H 3C9 would be appreciated.
