Bernice Bunny Morris Obituary (1928

SOUTH GARDINER -- Bernice Irene (Foster) Morris, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Bernice, affectionately known as Bunny, was born on June 28, 1928, in Gardiner, Maine to Frederick L. Foster and Sadie (Dorr) Foster. Bunny graduated from North Yarmouth Academy and was stationed in Germany while in the Women's Army Corp. Bunny made numerous friends while working at a variety of local businesses. She was a cutter at Gardiner Shoe and a cook and server at Bill and Forest in Gardiner and at Ricker's in Randolph. Bunny was a currier for Gardiner Savings Institute and for the Kennebec Journal. Bunny has also helped many veterans while serving as a nurse at the Veterans Administration at Togus. Bunny is survived by her daughters Cindy DeLong of South Gardiner and Pat Slattery of Litchfield; her former husband Dale Magnus of Yukon, Oklahoma; her son Daniel Magnus and wife Olivia of Augusta, Georgia; and her grandson Jeff Magnus of Augusta, Georgia; her former daughter-in-law Sheryl Farmer and husband Frank of Pasco, Washington; her brother Clayton Foster of Nashua, New Hampshire; her sister Laura Jean Sutherburg of Pittston; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bunny is predeceased by her husband Leland B. Morris; parents Frederick and Sadie Foster; and her son William Foster. Bunny was a member of Winter Street Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir, attending Bible studies, and the fellowshipping with other believers. Bunny also enjoyed singing in cantatas with Delta Heart Choir and listening to music. Bunny was a lifetime member of the American Legion; a Chaplain with the VFW Post #9; and the Gardiner Lioness Club. Bunny liked to stay active and on the go. She was on several bowling leagues and managed to win state championships with her bright pink bowling balls. Bunny also enjoyed going smelt fishing and had numerous hobbies to include making jewelry, canvas work and stamping. Bunny was also a collector of blue glass, coins, stamps, and John Wayne and Princess Diana memorabilia. Bunny has always been fond of animals. She often pet and kissed the cows on her (over 100 head of cattle) dairy farm that she owned and operated in Leeds. She fed her pet squirrel from a bottle and had her pet skunk eating out of her hands. Most recently Bunny enjoyed the company of her two cats Precious and Buttons. Friends and family may gather in honor of Bunny at Winter Street Baptist Church in Gardiner on Saturday, November 26, 2011. Visiting hours will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a memorial service at 11:00 AM followed by refreshments. Weather permitting, a graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner. In lieu of flowers a donation may be sent to Winter Street Baptist Church or the humane society.