The family of Herman R. “Joe” Morse, Jr. and Lillian A. “Tuddie” Morse announce their cremation interment at Rochester Center Cemetery.  Joe passed away peacefully on July 26, and Tuddie passed away peacefully on August 12, 2012.

Joe was well-known for his wonderful furniture restoration, repair and chair caning. Before his retirement, he was a local machinist.

A veteran of the Korean War, Joe was stationed in the state of Washington for two years, 1950 through 1952, and held the rank of sergeant with an honorable discharge.

Prior to her retirement, Tuddie worked at Baldwin Brothers, Inc. and American Research & Management Company, both of Marion. She was an excellent homemaker, secretary, and an avid reader. Together they enjoyed working on their property and dancing to country music.

They are both missed for their love, generosity and kindness. A private grave-side interment will be held in early September.

Children include: Donna Lee Tufts and her husband Peter of Marion; Michael G. Thompson of Mattapoisett; Deborah Olival and her husband Thomas of Fairhaven; and Nancy Morse and her partner James Savaria of Fairhaven. Grandchildren include: Bruce A. Faulkner, III of Enfield, New Hampshire; Heidi A. Faulkner of E. Freetown; and Christopher Leduc of Fairhaven. One Great-Grandson, Gavin L. Machado, of E. Freetown.

Joe leaves a sister, Althea Lawrence of Rochester.  Tuddie leaves a brother, Joseph “Duffy” Clapp, of Rochester.

Anyone wishing to donate in remembrance of Tuddie and Joe may make a donation to any of the following: The Plumb Library of Rochester, The Rochester Police, or the Rochester Fire Department.