Joanne S. Morton

Weston – Mrs. Joanne S. (Shea) Morton, of Weston, died August 27, 2010 in her home. She was 83.

Joanne was born in Brockton on December 13, 1926, a daughter of the late Henry B. and Frances (Grady) Shea. She had worked at Weston High School for many years, beginning her career as an audio-visual aid and eventually retiring as the secretary to the principal. Joanne was an active parishioner at Saint Julia’s Church in Weston and took pleasure in working in their Thrift Shop. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting with friends for Project Linus, whose goal is to provide warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill or otherwise in need through the gifts of new handmade blankets.

The wife of the late Peter Morton, who died on April 13, 2006, she leaves her children, David P. Morton of Newton, William J. Morton of Weston and Elizabeth M. Sauro, and her husband, Michael, of Newton and her grandchildren, Ben, Lauren and Sarah.

Family and friends will honor and remember Joanne’s life by gathering for calling hours at The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte.20), Waltham on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Julia’s Church, 374 Boston Post Road, Weston where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472.