Memories of Franklin "Shot" Morton

In memory of

Franklin "Shot" Morton

DeBary, FL, USA

March 18, 1949 - June 30, 2021

Mar 18, 1949 - Jun 30, 2021

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Eloise Maynard

To our dearest cousins Sherille, Keri, and Adrian:
No expression of sympathy will make your grief less because the depth of your grief is determined by the love you shared with your husband and dad. We are very sorry for your loss. Grief is not an orderly experience, so cry when you need to and laugh at the memories of the good times often. There is no singular way to grieve and there is no set time after which grief disappears. We have found that the pain of loss gets less severe, but the realization of loss remains. God will mend your heartache. We are thinking of you, and we are praying for you. We wish you peace.
Revelations 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Cousins Millie, Brenda, Bernice, Inita, Eloise, Prisca L., Prisca C., and Gillian.

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Sherille Morton

In Loving Memory of my husband Franklin

It is said that grief is like living two lives. One where you “ pretend” everything is alright, and the other, where your heart silently screams in pain.
To the casual observer, I may appear to be okay, but I’ll always be missing a part of me on the inside, because you’re no longer here, but I’ll honor our life together by focusing on the joy we shared. I’ll remember your wicked sense of humor, the way you always managed to make me laugh even when I was mad at you. How you picked flowers from the garden for me, how you preferred to apologize with flowers, wine or whatever else you can think of, instead of just saying the words and how much you loved us. The beauty of these memories, is that they are always there to revisit and enjoy when everything seems to be changing.
You told me quite often that you didn’t want to endure the effects of this disease, so knowing you no longer have to deal with it is some comfort. I know this is a journey we all have to take when the good Lord decides, so, Rest my Sweet, be at peace until………..
Love you always, Sherille

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Ingrid Chapman

Franklin my cousin was a very jovial person always smiling and have that kind of laugh that you can’t miss. I have lots of fond memories about him. Like when he wanted me to take some “vinegar” for Sonny and Leroy and I told him they have lots of “vinegar” up there :)

The last time I spoke to him while he was in Maryland, his final words to me were “I have to go cook”.
May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to his wife Cheryl and his children and siblings.

Ingrid Chapman and Family

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Carlisle Blake

REMENBERING FRANKLIN “SHOT” MORTON

I am so lucky to have had you as a Brother; a Brother from another mother.
I am going to refer to him as SHOT because that’s the way he was affectionately known.
Any time Shot comes to our apartment and my son Andrew hears his voice, he would run to the door saying Uncle Shot, Uncle Shot after his hug, he would then go to the fridge and get him a beer; he knew what he drinks.
The few who called him Franklin were his parents, his siblings, his teachers and his wife Sheryl just about everyone else calls him SHOT.
A few days ago a mutual friend ask me what was proper or government name, I said FRANKLIN, he said
“I thought it was SHOT” because he had never heard anyone call him by any other name.
From early September through February, do not call him on any Sunday…..it is football time. He watches the pre-game, the game and the post-game. Call him on Monday
I won’t spend much time on this …….because it’s not in my DNA nor that SHOT would want anyone to spend much time on him anyway……I know him that well.
We grew up together but not in the same household ….how is that you ask? Well his mother and my mother were sisters and closest of friends so any chance we got the families would be together mostly on weekends.
I guess because of the closeness in age we were always together. We would look after the animals, making sure they were fed and watered before night fall. Shortly after High school we both decided to leave home. I was first to leave for the Virgin Islands then to New York; only distance kept us apart but not for long. A few years later he came to New York and just like old times we would socialize again.
In 2012 there was one other important thing SHOT did for me, it was to be my Best man when my wife Denise and I got married.
THANK YOU MY BROTHER FOR BEING THERE WHEN I NEEDED YOU MOST!!
So Sleep in Peace perfect Peace my Brother .
Carlisle and Denise

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Ashley Rawlins OBE TD DL MCMI

A beautiful soul, full of love and faith, ascended to heaven, away from us, but closer to God, leaving loneliness and sadness. Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of my dear cousin Franklin Morton. With a heavy heart, I pray for the eternal repose of one who was a man of distinguished humanity. I these moments of loss, words are useless. God rest his soul in peace and the angels be there with him! Condolences to all who mourn his passing from my family.
Ashley Rawlins OBE TD DL MCMI,
Her Majesty's Deputy Lord Lieutenant for the County of West Yorkshire, UK

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Janice Thompson

Dear Uncle, Raymond and I are so sad to hear of your passing and send our love to your loved ones. Rest in peace xx

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Nydia Hanley

Since I was a child Uncle Franklin has always been a joy to be around. I’m grateful to have been able to know him, as well as seen him last year before he left Central FL. Rest well uncle. You are with your people on the other side. Thank you for being you!

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Gillian Morton

2009

Earl & Tracey's wedding

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Gillian Morton

2009, Rawlins, Nevis and Saint Kitts

Shot, Emerson & Whiteman

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Jacinth Maynard

Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on. Cherished memories never fade, because one loved is gone. Those we love can never be, more than a thought apart, for as long as there’s a memory, they live in our heart.

Goodbye to our long time friend. You will surely be missed.

Samuel and Jacinth Maynard

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Nadia Maynard

As Long As Hearts Remember
As long as hearts remember
As long as hearts still care
We do not part with those we love
They're with us everywhere.

With our heartfelt condolences
Nadia, Jacinda, Aidan and Alisha"

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Tara Cotto

In Loving Memory

The ones we love never go away,
They walk beside us even on this day.
Unseen, unheard, yet always near.
Still loved, still missed,
And very dear.

To Our Dearest Uncle Franklin,

Thank you for being a fun Uncle to my family & me, for helping Carlos & me get to college, for loving my kids, and for teaching us to love the Eagles. Ultimately, thank you for being you.

We love you, forever & always.

Carlos, Tara, Cahlia, Taran, & Cianna

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Keri Manata

I have so many great memories about my dad, but the one that comes to mind is how much he loved my daughter, Zahra. My dad was always so excited to see her and calling him via FaceTime, almost every day really brightened his day. He would tell her how much he loves her blow her kisses. Now, when Zahra sees pictures of him she starts saying "Pop-Pop".

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