On May 13th of 2022, the angels came and guided Miss Mary Morlock to her place in heaven. There she will see her father, William Morlock, Sr., her mother, Edith Harmon Morlock, and her brother, William Morlock, Jr. Also, waiting to greet her will be the many dogs that she loved throughout her life.
Mary leaves behind eight nieces and nephews, whom she loved very much. They are spread around the country with William and his wife Christine in Brattleboro, VT, Patricia, Steven, and Denise in Fayetteville, AR, Marilee and her husband George in East Hartford, James and his wife Gina in Manchester, CT, Maureen and her husband Jerry in Springdale, AR, Cecilia and her husband Lynn in Houston, TX.
In addition, she has many grand nieces and nephews with one being Elizabeth Morlock Sanderson, who continues to carry on Miss Mary’s legacy of teaching dance at the Morlock School of Dance in East Hartford.
Miss Mary, as she was known by her many students, taught dancing for over 60 years. She inspired many of her students with her knowledge of many types of dance. However, she will be missed by almost every student for her determination to make them better, her infectious smile, and her overwhelming generosity.
Over the years, Mary received many awards as did her students. One of the highlights was when she received dance teacher of the year from the American Dance Masters Association.
Anyone wishing to pay their respects are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Christopher’s Church, 538 Brewer St., East Hartford, CT 06118. Following the Mass of Christian Burial will be a Committal Service at 11:00 AM at St Mary's Cemetery, 930 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NewkirkandWhitney.com for the Morlock family.
Because of Mary’s love of dogs, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the “Protectors of Animals”, 144 Main Street, Unit O, East Hartford, CT 06118 or any humane society of your choice.
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