James Potter Morris

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of James Potter Morris, 94, of Reading, on April 6, 2024 in Tewksbury, surrounded by his loving family.  James was born on June 11, 1929, the son of Sydney J and Vivian L (Potter) Morris and grew up in the Greenwood section of Wakefield.  He married the love of his life, the late Dorothy J Quinn, in Wakefield in 1950, commencing 67 years of blissful marriage.

After serving in the US Navy during the Korean War era, he returned and moved to Reading, where he raised his family and became a longtime resident for 65 years.

A graduate of Franklin Technical Institute and a Master Electrician by trade, Jim had a 38-year career at Cambridge (MA) Electric Light Company, starting as a watch electrician and concluding as the Manager of the Meter Department. He retired in 1992 to spend time with his grandchildren, whom he loved beyond compare.

Jim loved cars and boats, spending summer vacations with his family at Newfound Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee and finally Lake Sebago.

In addition to losing his wife Dot in 2017, Jim is predeceased by his parents and brother Jack.  Left to mourn his loss are his sons: James Paul Morris and his fiancée  Kathleen Wilk of Kennebunk, Maine and Kenneth John Morris and his wife Elizabeth (Carey) of Tewksbury; his grandchildren Bryan and Sean of Barrington, Illinois, Cameron (Rebecca) of Lowell, Connor (fiancée Alexandria) of Nashua, New Hampshire, and Caitlin of Reading, as well as a dear cousin, Margaret DePopolo of Boston.

The family wishes to thank Juliet Donohoe for the exquisite care she provided during the recent years.

Family and friends are cordially invited to visiting hours at the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (Corner of Park St. and Rte. 28 at the Reading Line), North Reading, on Friday, April 12th, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Immediately following the visitation, a Funeral Service to Celebrate Jim will be held at the Funeral Home at 2:00pm.

Interment will be held privately.

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