Marie C. Morton

Marie (McCarthy) Morton, 88, of Pouqhquag, NY, passed away at her home, surrounded by her whole family on October 17,2026. Born on September 8, 1938 in the Bronx, NY, was the daughter of Patrick & Mary (Slattery) McCarthy. Marie was a beloved wife of 65 years to Donald V. Morton, married on October 7, 1961.

Marie was a devoted mother to her daughter Christine Ransley (fiancé Stephen Tilas) of St.John, VI, her daughter Kathleen DePaolo of Ballston Spa, NY, and her son Donny Morton of Clinton Corners, NY. Marie has also been blessed with two grandchildren, Kayla Bartczak (Dan Bartczak) of Ballston Spa, NY Kyle Ferland of Poughquag, NY and four great grandchildren, Blake Bartczak, Rylie Bartczak, Dakota Ferland, and Beau Ferland. Many nieces, nephews, and godchildren that had a special place in her heart. Marie is also survived by her beautiful sister Patricia "Patsy" Ryan, of Sloatsburg, NY.

Marie, daughter of Irish emigrants, was one of five children growing up Catholic in the south Bronx. She attended Walton High School, in the Bronx until graduating in 1956, and worked at Hanover Bank until marrying in 1961 and starting her career of raising a family. In 1971 they moved from the Bronx to Poughquag NY in Duchess County. She was very dedicated to her family and home. Marie wore many hats, caring daughter, loving wife, nurturing mother, devoted friend. Fiercely protective and ever so supportive of her children, and always ready on the spot to lend a helping hand in anyway for someone in need. Marie was our "Rosie the Riveter". No job was too large to tackle and conquer. She could fix just about anything!!

Marie was always up for any adventure or to try anything new. Her many talents was spread over several sports including running, swimming, tennis, skiing, golfing, and her favorite - dancing. The two traveled widely including driving cross-county, spending many winters in Florida & St. John, USVI. and several trips through Europe.

Marie was predeceased by her parents, Patrick & Mary McCarthy, her brothers Gerald McCarthy and Joseph McCarthy, her sister Kathleen Lahti and son-in-law P.J. Ransley.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Thursday October 22, 2026 from 4-7 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home Inc. 895 Route 82 Hopewell Junction, NY. Friends and family may also gather at the funeral home on Friday October 23, 2026 from 11am-12pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:30 pm at St. Denis Church 602 Beekman Rd. Hopewell Junction, NY, followed by interment at St. Denis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, we are so grateful for the wonderful care that Hudson Valley Hospice provided, you may make a donation on behalf of Marie.