Alexander "Sandy" Allen Morris

Sandy passed away peacefully in Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck, on November 20, 2013, at the age of 88. Born in Port Hood, April 17, 1925, he was a son of the late Paddy and Florence (MacDonald) Morris. Sandy lived in Colindale, moved to Alderwood, Baddeck, in his later years. He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine (Burke); brother, Hughie; sister in law, Terry (English) Morris; brother in law, Bill Chisholm, as well as infant brothers, Charles, Hugh, and Donald, and nephew, Patrick VanZupthen.

Sandy spent most of his time on the ocean as a fisherman and maintained a small beef farm. During the off season he worked as a miner or heavy equipment operator. He was very mechanically inclined and often fabricated his own parts as the need required. He was a great story teller, had a keen interest in music, enjoying both the Gaelic song and language. He possessed a charming sense of humor, while always looking forward to his next game of cards.

Sandy is survived by his children: Judy (John) Young, Halifax; Patricia (Dennis) Milosek, Ottawa; Mary (Murray) Burke, Barrie; Anna (Manne) Wecke, Ottawa; Gerard (Michelle) Morris, Wasaga Beach; JP (Connie) Morris, Port Hood; Francis (Carol) Morris, Port Hood. Along with his children he is survived by his grandchildren: Clayton, Eilidh, Jenna, Steven, Jackie, Andrew, MacKayla, Crystal, Madison, Colin, Nolan, Brodie, Brooke, and Jack.

Sandy is survived by sisters, Loranna Chisholm, Port Hood; Sister Catherine Morris, Sydney; Sister Mary Morris, Halifax; Theresa (John) VanZupthen, Port Hood; and brothers, Father Eugene Morris, NFLD; Father Angus Morris, Mabou, and Joe (Mary) Morris, Port Hood; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013 in Port Hood Resting Place, Main Street, Port Hood. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Monday, in St. Peters Catholic Church, Port Hood.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be to Heart and Stroke Foundatio of Nova Scotia or charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made to : www.invernessfuneralhome.com