SALISBURY- — David Morrison, beloved husband, father, friend, uncle, and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 9, 2025, at age 57. A gentle, kind, funny, and very tall man, he adored his wife Frances and his sons, Walter and Henry. He achieved much success as a real estate investment management professional and loved a good spreadsheet, but his true passions were his family and friends.
Big Dave was a proud graduate of Williams College and collected an amazing group of friends there who remained a huge part of his life. He played basketball through high school and college and loved watching his sons play sports as a (loudly) vocal fan and stats keeper. He also served as their mentor, role model, and supporter of their passions. He was always up for golfing, sailing, fly fishing, boating and camping, even better with his boys. He excelled at planning adventures and hunting down the best of every type of cuisine.
A great dancer, he was especially talented after a barrel-aged boulevardier or a ‘Gansett. He loved telling stories full of self-deprecation and humor, which kept his friends and family in stitches. Even with all his silliness, he remained loyal and connected, generous and supportive, bringing joy to all who loved him.
Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, the youngest of 6 siblings, he is survived by his brother, Jimmy, and sisters Jane, Martha, and Ann. He spent many years in Pasadena, California and New York City; in his last year he described that he “was pinching himself” with happiness to be living in Salisbury and Boston. He will be missed in all those places.
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