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Wilmington Native Patricia Morris Dies at 92
Patricia Marie (Crawford) Morris, 92, a cherished resident of Wilmington, Vermont, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 8, 1934, in Wilmington, VT, to Andrew and Kathleen Crawford,…
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- Wilmington native and U.S. Women’s Army Corps veteran Patricia Morris passed away on July 30, 2026, at age 92.
- A former teacher and active member of the Historical Society of Wilmington, she returned to Southern Vermont in 2002.
- A private graveside service is scheduled for Aug. 8, 2026, at Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington.
Wilmington native and U.S. Army veteran Patricia C. Morris passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2026, at the age of 92. According to an obituary provided by Shea Family Funeral Homes, Morris spent her final moments surrounded by her family in the town where she grew up.
A Life Dedicated to Service and Education
Born in Wilmington on July 8, 1934, to Andrew and Kathleen Crawford, Morris graduated from Wilmington High School in 1952. She then enlisted in the United States Women’s Army Corps, meeting her future husband, Peter Morris, while stationed at Fort Jay, New York. The couple shared 67 years of marriage prior to his death in 2021.
Using the GI Bill after her military duty, Morris earned a degree in education and dedicated her professional life to teaching. Her family lived in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Illinois, and Pennsylvania before returning home to Wilmington in 2002 following her husband’s retirement.
During her retirement years, Morris was an active member of the Historical Society of Wilmington, where she worked to preserve local town history. She also enjoyed candlepin bowling, visiting local flea markets, and traveling to see her family.
Survivors and Service Details
Morris is survived by her four children, Peter Jr., Clifford, Matthew, and Sarah, as well as seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 8, 2026, at Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington.
Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Historical Society of Wilmington, P.O. Box 1751, Wilmington, VT 05363.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by Covey, Allen & Shea Funeral & Cremation Service – Wilmington originally published by Shea Family Funeral Homes (Bennington, VT). Read the original story.
