James L. K. Morton

 The death of James L. K. Morton of Public Landing occurred unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, June 29, 2010.

Jim was born in Saint John, a son of the late Eric and Doreen (Barnes) Morton, and was a life-long resident of the Saint John area. He was educated in local school and was a graduate of the former Saint John Vocational School. Jim had been employed with Irving Pulp and Paper for many years and was a member of Local 30 C.E.P. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved the outdoors.

Besides his parents, Jim was predeceased by a brother, Eric W. Morton in 1976 and a nephew, Gary B. Morton in 2002.

He is survived by two brothers, Gary F. Morton (Sue) of Public Landing and Gordie Sheffroth (Karla) of Oromocto; two sisters, Charlotte Vail (Lee) of Browns Flat and Norma Boyd (Mike) of Moncton; and several nieces and nephews.

Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Fernhill Cemetery.  For those who wish, remembrances to the Children’s Wish Foundation or to any charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.  www.brenansfh.com.