Carlton Stanley Morris

Carlton Stanley Morris, age 80, of Walpole, MA, on August 30, 2023. Son of the late Harold Morris and Ruth (Hauptman) Morris. Beloved husband of the late Lara Morris with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Devoted and loving father of Jennifer Morris, Debra Hurwitz and her husband Michael, and David Morris. Proud grandfather of Asher, Grayson, and Frankie. Brother of Irwin Morris.

Carlton’s love of Boston sports teams ran deep. As a child he used to sneak into the Boston Braves baseball games and follow the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, and Bruins closely. He was a tremendous golfer, at one point maintaining a 4 handicap! Carlton was adventurous, frequently boasting with pride how he had started attending overnight camp at the young age of 4. The lasting friendships he made at camp remained important to him throughout his life. He also carried his love of sports into his adulthood as a Red Sox season ticket holder for 30+ years. Many summer afternoons and evenings were taken up by the Red Sox on the TV or enjoying the game at Fenway Park. Carlton also spent a lot of time collecting sports memorabilia and going to baseball card shows. He would send cards to baseball players and request autographs in return. Aside from Boston sports teams, Carlton also enjoyed watching TV and cheering on his daughter, Jen, in her many dance competitions and his daughter, Deb, at her sporting events. And he loved sharing in their many personal and professional successes as they grew up. Carlton was also devoted to his family dogs, Jeff, Sparky and Teddi, and his grand-dogs, Kodi and Benzi. Carlton especially enjoyed movies! His collection of DVDs and VHS tapes was truly impressive, filling up many of the empty drawers around his house (much to his wifes dismay). He even cataloged all the movies he owned. He particularly enjoyed Pretty Woman and Julia Roberts, watching it over and over again!

Carlton was blessed to become a grandfather to three grandchildren, Asher, Grayson and Frankie, whom he loved dearly.

The graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park (40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA) on Sunday at 10:45am. Shiva will be Monday from 12-3pm ET and Tuesday 3-6pm ET at the Debra and Michaels home. Donations in Carlton’s memory may be made to Amego, Inc., an organization close to Carlton’s heart. Amego is committed to supporting people living with autism and other developmental disabilities at home, school, work, and as members of their families and communities.