NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — George Edward "Sonney" Morse III, 81, of North Adams died Saturday, October 1, 2016, at his home.

He was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on May 25, 1935, son of George Edward Morse Jr. and Delina R. (Trembley) Morse. He attended Pittsfield schools.

Sonney was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the United States Air Force. He was last employed by Christie & Thompson Auto Parts, where he worked for many years. Before that, he worked at Noel Incorporated. 

Sonney was a Past Master in the Order of Masons.

Survivors include his wife, Cynthia A. (Tefft) Morse, whom he married on April 9, 2004; three daughters, Elizabeth Mantello and Kathy Mancini of North Adams and Sally Morse Majewski of Pittsfield; one son, George E. "Tony" Morse IV of Barre, Vt.; one stepdaughter, Kimberly Shand of Clarksburg; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; four sisters, Lorraine Newton of Lanesborough, Carolyn Daniels of Pittsfield, Theresa Gale of Noank, Conn., and Henrietta Grandbois of Pittsfield; two brothers, Paul Morse of Adams and John Morse of Dalton; and several nieces and nephews. 

His first wife, Elizabeth C. (DeMers) Morse, died September 9, 1999; and his sister, Delina Gazaille is deceased.

Funeral notice: A private burial for George E. "Sonney" Morse III will be held in Southview Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice in care of Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, Central Chapel, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247.