Raymond Morse Sr. September 2, 1936- February 7, 2026 

Raymond John Morse Sr. (89) was born to Amon Morse Sr. and Mary Lermond of Northport on their farm September 2, 1936. He loved milking cows and working on the farm. He graduated from Crosby High School in 1957. 

On Valentines Day (Feb. 14, 1959) He married Janet Littlefield. They started their family of five and bought a dairy farm in Belmont. As they raised the family and worked with approx. 40 dairy cows/ calves at a time; they held bible studies and baked bean suppers on Saturdays. The yard was always filled with kids, their new beginnings, weddings, births of grandchildren, fancy cars and farm equipment; He loved to ride tractors everywhere this included working in hayfields, his large gardens, mowing lawns on his new 1986 John Deere, and sometimes he could be found just driving his tractors down the road. If it had a motor, or a radio he loved it. He would be also known for wheeling and dealing with all of the above.  In 1986 his nephew Richard Morse II traded houses with him and assumed the farming responsibilities.  

He is predeceased by his sister Janette Mary Morse who was only 12 years of age when he was five years old. He also had siblings who died as infants. His father and mother; his brother Richard Morse Sr. and his wife Greta of Belmont; Sister Sylvia (Morse) Cushman of New Hampshire; Sister Annie (Morse) Cilly of Belmont, and his sister Isabel (Morse) Maresh of Belmont.  

He is survived by his wife Janet (Littlefield) Morse of Belmont, brother Amon (Bub) Morse Jr. and wife Barbera; brother-in-laws Robert Maresh, Richard Cilly, David Cushman Sr., and his five children and their generations including: 

 Son-Raymond Morse Jr. and his wife Brenda of Belmont. Granddaughter Holli Smith and her husband Chris. Great grandchildren: Laura, Christopher and Ethan; Granddaughter Molli Rainey and her husband John; Great grandchildren: TJ, Chantel, Chyanne, and Levi; Granddaughter Heidi Valladares and her husband Ivan; Great Grandchildren: Anthony, Paolo, Benjamin, Goldie, and Mia. This family also has given Raymond and Janet 16 great-great grandchildren. 

 Daughter-Jeanne Morse of Waldo. Granddaughter Janette Johnson and her husband Bill of Waldo; Great grandchildren: Vanessa, Torri, Alana, Mariah and James. 

Son-John Morse and his wife Wendy of Belmont. Granddaughter Lydia Hamre and her husband Ryan of Owls Head; Great grandchildren: Sylas and Ava. 

Son-Ronald Morse and his wife Shelia of Morrill. Granddaughter Roxie Merrifield and her husband Andrew of Morrill; Great grandchildren: Rylynn, Kordel and Lane. 

Son- Jack Morse and his wife Shirley of Waldo. Grandson Jackie Morse Jr. and his significant other, Nicole; Grandson Ronald L Morse and his significant other, Courtney of Waldo. Great grandchildren: Cora, Ellie and Harrison; Grandson Huey Morse and his wife Mindy of Frankfort. Great grandchildren: Brady, Sawyer and Lennix; Granddaughter Kayla L. Cook. 

He also leaves behind many other family members including nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

His voice will be missed. The family will treasure his songs of faith (even while in public), He inspired people to have a song in their heart to overcome the trials in life. He was bold to speak about what was on his mind and in his heart and always carried prayers and concern for others. He lived his life for God, his family, and his country. (AMEN! God is GREAT!) 

In memory of Raymond, you can send donations to Larry Hutch Ministries. Supporting work, ministry, and supplies to Israel.  A celebration of Raymond's life will be held on May 9, 2026 from 12-4pm at the Belmont Town Office. Memories and condolences may be shared on his tribute wall.