WILLIAM “CHARLIE” MORSE

By From JT Staff Reports

William “Charlie” Morse, age 69, of Milford Center, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family following a battle with cancer.

On February 27, 1954, William was born as a twin with Bea, the youngest of four children of the late Walter “Doc” Morse and ...

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Sports

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