March 14, 2020
Morrison, Malcolm D.
Malcolm Daniel “Danny” Morrison, a resident of Walpole, and formerly of Westwood, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2020 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was 75. Danny was born February 25, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the five children of Malcolm Francis and Pauline (Gerrish) Morrison. He grew up in Westwood, graduated from Westwood High School, and immediately enlisted in the US Navy where he served as a submariner during the Vietnam War era. After his military service Danny studied to become an electrician, originally working at his own business and later working as a union electrician for Local 103 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). He was a longtime active member, and former trustee, of Sandy Terraces, a member of Blue Hill Baths, and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Westwood where he served on the Board of Trustees and the most recent pulpit committee. Danny is the beloved husband of Kristin Lynn (Sellers), the late Barbara Maud (Saliewicz), and his former wife Jane B. (Anderson) Morrison. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy J. Blum, and her husband Jan, of Westwood; his five grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary, Marisa, Michaela, and Hannah Blum; his sister, Priscilla R. Morrison of Needham; and his aunt, Jeanne Morrison of Jamiaca Plain. Danny was predeceased by his three brothers, James Burton Morrison, John Gerrish Morrison, and David Norman Morrison. He is further survived by their wives, Rita (Mrs. James) of Norwood, Gail (Mrs. John) of Falmouth, and Susan (Mrs. David) of Ocean Park, Maine; his nephews, Jonathan Morrison, and his wife Christine, and Peter Morrison, and his wife Liz; his nieces, Robin (Morrison) Marsh, Sara (Morrison) Graves, Amy Rivelli, and Jennifer Rivelli; his sisters-in-law, Gail Sellers, and Trudy Stefansson, and her husband Hilmar; and his brother-in-law Jayson Sellers, and his wife Sarah.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Danny’s Memorial Service Saturday, June 13th, 2020 at 11 am at the First Baptist Church, 808 High Street, Westwood. Interment on Saturday, October 17, 2020 will be private. Relatives and friends who wish to watch the livestreamed graveside service should log on to https://harborview.live/ by 11 am on October 17th. In lieu of flowers donations in Danny’s memory to the First Baptist Church (for the electrical refurbishment project), 808 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090, or to the Sandy Terraces Association, 570 Wakeby Road, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 would be appreciated.
Comments(9)
I had the privilege and honor to know Danny for over twenty (20) years. He is a solid citizen and moves on to life in heaven. Rest assured he is going there first class as he should. He was a caring, direct, common sense type of guy who truly saw the world as a big picture.
My condolences to Kristin and to Danny’s family members during this difficult time. The world has indeed lost a stellar gentleman.
May Danny rest in peace.
Rob Moriarty
Danny, oh Danny. We went WAY back, first grade I think, Pond Plain School, Oak Street with Mark and Smitty around the corner from you, and then onto High School. The cold up there finally got to me enough that I moved to south west Florida, so I hadn’t seen you in several years – my loss. Sad to see another great guy pass into the mists of time.
To Kristen and the rest of their extended family, please know Danny was one of those people who you only had good recollections about.
Steve Vantine
One of the people I always think of when the name “Westwood” comes to mind is Danny. Always a solid, dependable person, he represented the high school class of ’62 with honor and great memories.
Condolences to all his family and his many friends. He will always be in my mind as one of the best, and I am certain you too will remember him that way.
Lou Amoruso
So sorry for your loss We have known Dan for a
A long time and he will be truly miss our Condolences to the family
A tremendous loss to all his friends from the Blue Hill Baths…That was Danny’s (and a lot of us) 2nd home.
Kristen he talked fondly of you often. We will miss your deviled eggs they were delicious.
His life was all about his kids and grandchildren. Often talking about having breakfast or lunch with one of them
Danny you were a great guy.. We will all miss you…
We will miss Danny terribly. He always wanted to help without asking.
our condolences to Danny’s loved ones. he will be missed
I was an honor to have known the man.
I worked in the trenches with him many times was my pleasure.
My deepest condolences. To the family, Brother John Morrison
Anything I can do? Semper Fi.
I’ve known Danny for over 60 years and have always admired him. He is a very giving and loving man. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed greatly.