David A. Morton
David A. Morton, “Morty”, 59, passed away on August, 4th, 2020 in Webster, TX. He was born on February 24, 1961 in Plymouth Massachusetts to Arthur and Bernadette Morton. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Morton. He is survived by his mother, Bernadette Morton, sister, Janet Morton Reynolds and her husband Daniel Reynolds, nephew Jacob Reynolds, niece, Rachel Reynolds, and numerous family members and friends.
David graduated from Salem High School in 1981 and was a lifelong Salem High School sports enthusiast. David worked at Marshalls as a stock receiver and also at Canobie Lake Park in the summer. He also worked at Salem High School as a scorekeeper for basketball games and the sideline chains for football games. His passion was watching his New England sports teams, especially the Boston Red Sox. He was a devoted caregiver to his mother Bernadette.
A celebration of his life will be held in Salem, NH at a future date due to the pandemic. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and support staff at Kindred, Memorial Hermann, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospitals, and Grace on Wings Air Transport for the loving care they gave David. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation in David’s memory may do so to The Red Sox Foundation, 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA, 02215 www.redsoxfoundation.org, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Rest in peace to one of our own, Class of 1981, friend and biggest fan, you will be missed “Morty”.
Scott Insinga
Athletic Director
Salem High School
I am so sorry to read this. I had David my first year teaching and he certainly broke me in. He was the sweetest, funniest and action packed child . I always remembered him with a smile on my face. Rest In Peace dear David.
I met Dave in 1986 at the old Rockingham Mall in Salem NH he was a very nice person I used to enjoy talking to him