Barnard, Vermont

Larry Morrison, 79, of Barnard, Vermont, died peacefully Sunday morning, June 28, 2026 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, surrounded by love.

Larry was born on October 23, 1946 in North Adams, Massachusetts, to Howard and Audrey Pierson Morrison. Along with his seven brothers, he grew up in South Williamstown, MA. He graduated from Mt. Greylock High School in the Class of 1964 and then attended the Charles H. McCann Technical School, completing an apprenticeship program for General Electric. This led to a 40 year career with General Electric, General Dynamics, and Lockheed Martin, first as a toolmaker, and then as a Numerical Control Programmer, writing computer programs to create tools for manufacturing blades for steam turbines.

In 1967 he married Kathleen Klahn and together they raised their two children, Kellie and David. Kathy passed away in 1995.

In 1997 Larry married Nancy Campbell and due to his work for General Electric they moved from Williamstown first to Burnt Hills, NY and then to Bangor, ME. When he retired in 2006, they moved to Barnard, VT.

Larry was an adventurer. He loved hiking, camping, and walks on the beach. He and Nancy took two cross country motorcycle trips from Barnard to Alaska and back. In 2014 he discovered sailing with friends, snorkeling with sea turtles in Culebra and self-piloted canal boat trips in France, Germany, and Canada with friends.

He enjoyed helping others and used his self-taught construction skills to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. He and Nancy also volunteered at the Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock, delivering Meals and Wheels.

Larry was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Kathy, brothers Bob, Ward and Wayne, and sister-in-law Sharon. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Nancy Campbell Morrison; his children Kellie and David Morrison; grandchildren Bryce, Torey, Sam, Abby, and Luke; his brothers Russell, Neil, Tom and Brad; his sisters-in-law Carol, Maura, Clare, Dale and Cathy; his many nieces and nephews; and his many dear and loving friends.

In accordance with Larry’s wishes there will be no funeral. He wanted his friends and family to gather and share memories and refreshments. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at the Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock, VT on Saturday August 22nd starting at noon with a time for remembrances beginning at 12:30.

Donations in Larry’s memory may be made to the Thompson Senior Center, 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, VT 05091