It is with sadness the family of Lee Abner Morrell, age 84, of Hatfield Point, NB, announce his death at Riverdale Manor, Hampton, NB, on March 4, 2015. He was born on October 28, 1930, at Hatfield Point, NB, a son of the late Gilbert and Regina (Boyd) Morrell Lee was born in Hatfield Point at the old Morrell homestead to Gilbert and Regina Morrell. He was the oldest of seven. He attended Belleisle Regional High School. He had many different occupations including carpentry, where he worked with his father, truck driver for Texaco and finally as a building inspector for NB Housing. After retirement, Lee continued to be active doing carpentry, selling Christmas trees and working in the woods. Lee was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved being outdoors. He bought a large property in West Scotch Settlement where he built a small camp and two ponds, filling them with fish. Lee lived there after his retirement for his last few years, when he then moved to Hampton, and finally to Riverdale Manor, where he remained until his death, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Lee loved spending time with his family. His greatest pride and joy was his grandchildren. He would often be seen at their basketball, hockey and soccer games, cheering them on with a loud whistle. He was a frequent visitor with his grandchildren to Dairy Queen and Tim Horton’s. He will be missed. Lee is survived by his sons; Richard Morrell of Kiersteadville and Daniel Morrell and Dana Cormier of Hatfield Point; daughter Shelley and Paul Vanderlaan of Hanwell; grandchildren: Eden Vanderlaan, Mitch Vanderlaan, Alex Vanderlaan, Jacob Morrell, Katherine Cormier and Vincent Cormier; daughter-in-law Pearl Morrell; sisters: Josephine Scribner of Hampton, Lois Matheson of Hatfield Point, Linda and Ken Haines of Quispamsis and Betty and Les Ducey of Wickham; brother Fraser and Cathy Morrell of Hatfield Point; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Philip Morrell and his wife Jean; brothers-in-law: Lorne Matheson and Francis Scribner. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (839-2156), Norton, NB, where visitation will be held on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. The Funeral service conducted by Rev. Preston Mowry, will be held from Hatfield Point Baptist Church, Hatfield Point, at 11:00 am, on Monday, March 9, 2015. Interment will take place in Bayview Cemetery in the spring. Donations in memory of Lee may be made to the Alzheimer Society or charity of the donor's choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through SherwoodsFuneralHome.com