Frances G Morrell

Frances G. Morrell, 91, of Stamford passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 22,1932, and was the daughter of late Edward G. Gilmore and Ethel Taylor Gilmore. Frances was born in the Bronx, NY and lived there until 11 yrs. old when the family moved to Stamford, CT for a short time and then moved to the North Mianus section of Greenwich, CT.

She married William Morrell (Bill) on March 1,1953 and they moved to Stamford in August 1955 and lived there until her death. Bill and Frances were married for 63 ½ years until his passing in October 2016.

She attended North Mianus School for grades 6-8 and graduated from Greenwich High School in 1951. She worked on the reunion committee for several years.

She was employed by the Greenwich School system working in the various schools in the cafeteria. She retired from Greenwich High school where she was a cook.

She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Stamford, CT where she was active in the Rosary Altar Society, serving as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Also served as lector and on the parish Council for several years and becoming the first female council President.

She was also a member of the Columbiettes of St. Augustine council for 54 years, serving as past Secretary and Vice President. Frances was also a member of the Western Greenwich AARP# 3020 and the Greenwich Seniors where she was the tour director and lead many group tours around the country and abroad.

Frances loved her family and her Irish-Scottish heritage. She was the foundation of the family, enjoying her connection to her children, grandchildren and many cousins whom she spoke with often. She was a devout Catholic and active member of Sacred Heart enjoying the community of the Church. She always enjoyed a good celebration with family and friends. Holidays were always a special time, and she had many hours of fun sitting in the backyard enjoying the gardens that her son William would plant for her. She and her late husband traveled many places visiting Ireland, Scotland, Alaska and many more places in the US. She also loved reading, which she could spend the entire day doing. She enjoyed her afternoon cocktail, libation(nip) in the afternoon showing her Irish roots.

She will be truly missed, and we know she will be watching over all of us.

She is survived by a daughter, Janice, and her husband Terrance Haase, sons, William H. Morrell Jr. and Daniel E. Morrell. She has five grandchildren, Christopher Haase, Laura Haase Warren, Daniel Morrell, Jr. (DJ), Brian Morrell and Tracey Morrell and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation at Lacerenza Macari Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Ave., Stamford, CT on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 4-8pm.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Ave., Stamford, CT

Interment immediately following the service will be at Putnam Cemetery, 35 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich, CT.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Ave., Stamford, CT 06902 or any Veterans organization of your choice. To leave an online condolence please visit www.lacerenzafh.com