IN MEMORIAM:  Eileen M. Morton, 83;

With Husband, Ran Cherry Valley Farm

CHERRY VALLEY – Eileen Marie Morton, 83, passed away Nov. 5, 2015 at Focus Rehabilitation & Nursing, in Cooperstown where she was a resident since February.

She was born on Aug. 22, 1932, in Sharon Springs, the only child of Millard and Eleanor(Herman) Burnside.

She was a graduate of the Cherry Valley Central School and married her high school sweetheart, Richard Arnold Morton, on Oct. 15, 1950. at the Presbyterian Church in Cherry Valley.

A loving marriage of 50 years followed until his passing on April 17, 2001.  The couple operated a dairy farm on East Hill for 20 years.

Mrs. Morton is survived by a son, Gary (Ruth) Morton of Springfield Center, a daughter, Teena (Edward) Harvey of Cherry Valley, three grandsons Lisa (Jeremy) Harvey, Christopher Morton and Travis (Robin) Morton.  She is also survived by several great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, parents and in-laws, she was predeceased by a daughter, Brenda Darlene Morton, who died in infancy in 1954, and a grandson, Matthew Ryan Morton.

At her request there will be no calling hours or funeral service.  A private graveside service will be held in the Middlefield cemetery at the convenience of the family, with Lyman Johnson officiating.

Donations in Eileen’s name may be made to the Middlefield Cemetery Association, c/o Mrs. Sally Reynolds, 3640 County Hwy. 35, Roseboom, N.Y. 13450

To light a candle or send online condolences visit: www.ottmanfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home.