Obituaries

In Memoriam: Diane Morris, 64

Diane E. (Borrell) Morris, 64, died Wed., Sept. 25th, at her home in Watertown.

Diane was born in the Bronx, January 27, 1949, daughter of the late Stephen and Frances (Kirkman) Borrell. She was raised in Yorktown, N.Y., and graduated from Yorktown High School. She lived in Ridgefield for many years before moving to Southbury where she lived for several years prior to moving to Watertown a year ago.

An accomplished hobbyist, Diane’s interests and activities were diverse. She liked ice skating and horseback riding; was a gifted seamstress; was fluent in German; enjoyed European travel, was a musician and a gardener; an artist and a craftsman.

She leaves two daughters, Colleen Morris of Watertown, with whom she made her home, and Erin Morris of Norwalk; a brother, Steven Borrell; and three grandchildren, Matthew Schaniel, Lauren Schaniel, and Jeremy Schaniel. She was predeceased by her sister, Denise “Duke” Cahill.

Funeral services and burial are private and at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at Hickcox Funeral Home, 195 Main Street, Watertown, Sunday, Oct. 6th, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Ct., 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06810.

Obituary courtesy of Hickcox Funeral Home.


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