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Published in The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 16, 2014 Stephen A. Morse of Milton, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014, from Alzheimer's Disease. His wife, Donna (Kislowski), of 42 years, was by his side. Steve was a registered architect and worked for several firms during his career. He also ran his own design/build firm for 15 years, specializing in hospital and medical facilities. After his diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease 10 years ago, Steve advocated for awareness of the disease by publicly speaking at many forums, appearing on national tv several times to promote the programs available for families living with the disease, and volunteering whenever he was needed. In 2008, Steve won the Henry Murtha Award from the MA/NH Alzheimer's Association for his outstanding service. He also participated in a clinical trial for six years at Brigham & Womens Hospital, and spoke to medical students at both Harvard and Boston University. He donated his brain to the MGH Brain Bank and organs to medical research for Alzheimer's Disease. Steve served in the U.S. Navy Seabees Construction Battalion MCB 133 during the Vietnam era with deployments to Guam and Okinowa. Steve is survived by his sons, Brad and his girlfriend Arin of Becket, Greg and his wife Tracey of Brookings, Ore.; and grandchildren, Abby and Quinn. He was the brother of Andrea Stafford of Calif., and Nancy Finley and her husband Mark of Fla. He will be missed by his friends, relatives and family. At his request, services will be private. For those who wish, donations in Steve's name may be made to GRECC Programs, Bldg. 62, Units C&D, Bedford VA, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730, or The Salvation Army, 6 Baxter St., Quincy, MA 02169.
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Bruce Dean
I was quite saddened to learn of Steve's passing. We both attended Mitchell, Pollard and NHS. In our early Mitchell days, about a half dozen local kids used to play "army" in the Mitchell brook, wearing surplus helmet liners and knapsacks, purchased at Perlin's as I recall. His mom, Gerry, who passed away several years ago and my mom were Cub Scout Den Mothers. I saw Steve several years ago at a memorial service for his mom. He was smiling, conversational, knew who everyone was, and even philosophical about his illness. He will long be remembered.
Les McKechnie
Thanks Bruce, for reminding me that Steve was a Mitchell School alumni as I had forgotten that. Steve and I did not interface much at NHS that I can recall, but I remember that he always wore a smile in the hallways. More recently, I recall having a great conversation with Steve and his wife at the Sheraton Friday get-together before our last reunion. He did tell me that he had Alzheimers at that time. His short term memory was spotty but I was amazed at what he remembered as we were kids. Sad ending to his story, but a great person with a wonderful legacy of helping others………. RIP SeaBee..Mission Complete!