He was born in Biddeford on June 7, 1961, a son of Daniel J. Morse Sr., and Carolyn Myrna (Tanguay) Morse. Brian grew up in Kennebunk, graduating from Kennebunk High School, Class of 1979. He then began his career as a commercial fisherman, on vessels from Massachusetts to Maine.
He spent several years aboard the “Sammy Jo,” a vessel that fished exclusively for Legal Seafood in Boston. He also fished aboard the “Princess Elana” out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and several boats in the Portland area. Brian also earned his captain’s license through Massachusetts Maritime.
When not fishing, he enjoyed sports of every kind. Brian was a fan of the Red Sox, the Patriots, and NASCAR. Together, with his son Daniel, they were very involved with motocross in earlier years.
He is preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Daniel Joseph Morse Jr.
Brian is survived by: his son, Daniel Joseph Morse of Denver; his mother, Carolyn Myrna Dixon; his stepfather, Robert Dixon of Kennebunk; a brother, Patrick Morse of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina; and two sisters, Lisa Morse of Denver, and Kelly Morse of Kennebunk.
There are no visiting hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 11 a.m. in Holy Spirit Parish/St. Martha’s Church, 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Brian’s Book of Memories page at bibberfuneral.com.
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME. bibberfuneral.com.
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