Walter Morlock Obituary

Age - 84

October 7, 2023

Plainfield, CT

Walter J. Morlock Jr. , born May 30, 1939 to Walter Sr. and Doris Morlock, passed to the other side unexpectedly at his home in Oneco, CT on October 1, 2023. After retiring from almost forty years at Walt's Disposal and Recycling Service, the business he created and took great pride in, he became a snowbird and made his winter home in Arcadia, FL. He was born a stone's throw from where he passed, delivered into the world by his great aunt Ethel Sherman, the town midwife, at Sunshine Maternity Home. He is survived by three children from his first marriage to Celeste Bedard (who passed in 2000). They are Sherry Guastini of Brooklyn, CT, Scott Morlock and his life partner Lisa Handfield of Oneco, CT and Lori Fournier Chepachet, RI. He is also survived by his step-children from his second marriage to Jane Ann Cournoyer (who passed in 2017). They are Bill Gervias and his wife Roberta of Carthage, ME and Sandra Stamper of Voluntown, CT. He was predeceased by his step-son Dennis Gervias. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Walt will be missed by both family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Walt's family from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM on, Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 in the Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home 595 Norwich Rd. , Plainfield CT. . A gathering will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday October 19, 2023, in the funeral home. A funeral home service will follow at 11:00 AM. For memorial guestbook visit www. doughertybrosfuneralhome. com.

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