Preston L. Morton, 89, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1957 and formerly of Fitchburg, MA, died on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Wingate at Dutchess.

Born on May 26, 1926 in Irasburg, VT, he was the son of Lloyd and Hazel Bullis Morton. Preston proudly served our country in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He was employed as a staff engineer for IBM in Poughkeepsie for 32 years until his retirement in 1990, and was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club.

Preston was a member of the Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church and the Hughsonville Fire Department. He was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America and served as a coordinator for many years. A member of the Mall Walkers Club, he had also been a member of the Polish American Club in Poughkeepsie and the Franco American Club in Massachusetts. He was an avid fisherman who loved spending time at the lake, especially Lake Memphremagog. More than anything, he loved sitting and watching the sunset in Vermont.

On July 14, 1951 in Fitchburg, MA, Preston married Barbara Gillis who survives at home. He is also survived by his children, Thomas Morton of Rahway, NJ, James Morton of Hopewell Junction, Nancy Morton of Oregon, and Robert Morton of Hopewell Junction; his grandchildren, Jessica, Allison, Mercedes and Tayna; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2-5pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by the service at 5pm.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. For driving directions, online condolences and memorial donations, please visit Preston's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.