William V. Morton, 83 of Rockland died on September 8, 2012 at the Wingate at Silver Lake Nursing Facility. He was born in Boston, son of the late William V. and Dorothy (Hurley) Morton and was raised and educated in Dorchester. He has made his home in Rockland for more than 50 years.

Bill had been employed as a mechanic at the Reiser Machine co. in Boston for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and was known as "Mr. Fix It" by his family and neighbors alike. Devoted to his children and grandchildren, he treasured a special relationship with his son-in-law Tom with whom he spent countless hours at home and travelling.

He is survived by his wife Margaret L. (McGinnis) Morton and their children, William V. Morton and his wife Karen of Kingston, Teresa M. Harrington and her husband Thomas of Pembroke, John J. Morton and his wife Joanne of Duxbury and Jeanne M. Morton of Rockland. He was the brother of Dorothy Smith of Cape Cod, Audrey Russell of Hyde Park, John Morton of Wrentham, Thomas Morton of Dorchester and Herbert Morton of Melrose. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Molly, Margaret, Hannah, William and Chatham as well as several Nieces and nephews.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life on Friday September 14, 2012 beginning at 8 AM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. Rockland prior to a Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church at 9:00 AM. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in his name may be made to Cranberry Hospice 36 Cordage Park Cir Ste 326, Plymouth.