Charles E. Morse (1932-2015)

SOUTH PARIS – Charles E. “Buster” Morse, 83 of South Paris, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass.

Buster was born in Newry on Feb. 15, 1932, a son of Cyrus Clark and Edna (Jordan) Morse. He attended schools in Hanover, Newry, Bethel and Locke Mills.

Following high school, he drove truck for Harris Tyler before entering the U.S. Army where he served his country faithfully during the Korean War in the 40th Infantry Division.

After his return from duty, he married Shirley Crocket on June 30, 1956. She died on July 29, 1999.

Buster worked at ECKO Wood Products in Bethel for over 30 years. Following his retirement he drove for Community Concepts and Western Maine Transportation, and had lived in South Paris for 18 years.

Buster enjoyed going to the Oxford Casino and playing games on his iPad.

Besides his wife, Buster is predeceased by his brother, John Morse; and two sisters, Lilla (Tura) Martin and Patricia (Patsy) Moxcey.

He is survived by two sons: Kelly Morse and his wife, Patricia of Wilton, and Darren Morse and his wife, Corinna of Harrison; three sisters: Ella (Flip) Morse of Auburn, Thelma Gaudet and her husband, Eddie of Yarmouth, and Loretta Bryant of Rochester, N.H.; his significant other for the last 15 years, Mary L. Rust of South Paris; three grandchildren: Scott Morse and his wife, Jo of Riverview, NB, Canada, Jessica Reichenbach and her husband, Josh of Jay, and Chris Barron of Wilton; and six great grandchildren, Xander, Peyton, Mattea, Georgia, Kiptyn and Zoe.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Locke Mills Union Church where a funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sondra Withey officiating. Interment will be at the East Bethel Cemetery.

If desired, donations in Buster’s memory can be made to the Maine Veteran’s Home, 477 High Street, South Paris, ME 04281. Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.