John A. McMorrow

April 2, 1936 - December 2, 2018

CWO2 John A. McMorrow, age 82 of Methuen passed away after a brief illness on December 2, 2018. John was born in Lawrence on April 2, 1936. He was a graduate of both Central Catholic, Class of 1954 and Boston University, Class of 1958. John as a life member of the American Yacht Club of Newburyport. He enjoyed golfing a Apple Hill in East Kingston, NH. John was both an administrator and member of the Army National Guard for over 40 years. He proudly served his country during both the Vietnam and Cold Wars. John served with the 26th Yankee Infantry Division and retired from the 110th Cavalry Division. He was associated with the 110th Cavalry Veterans Association. John is survived by his wife Elizabeth F. McMorrow, sons John A. and Donna McMorrow and Peter and Diane McMorrow, his adored grandchildren; Michael, Sean, Audrey, Hayley, Shona and Eamon McMorrow, his brother in law David M. and Mary Ann Fleming, sister in law, Phyllis Fleming, sister in law Mary Ellen Fleming, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Atty. Augustine P. and Anna (Byron) McMorrow, his brother in law John H. Fleming, and brother in law Paul T. Fleming. Friends and guests are invited to call on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St. Methuen. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Monica’s Parish of Methuen. Interment with military honors to follow at St. Mary-Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Donations in John’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. For directions and online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website, www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the McMorrow Family.