Raymond F. Morris

Newfoundland

A native of St. George's, Newfoundland, Raymond F. Morris has made a major contribution to agriculture, not only in Newfoundland but all across Canada, during his 37 years of service with Agriculture Canada as an Entomologist.

He received his Diploma in Agriculture from the Newfoundland Government Demonstration Farm in 1940, following which he served five years in the Canadian Army. In 1947 he graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from the University of Toronto and in 1950 he received his Master of Science Degree from the University of Maine.

Over the years he has contributed greatly to the development of the agricultural industry through his research into insect pest control methods in vegetable crops, livestock and blueberries. He has published a total of 39 scientific publications, 89 miscellaneous papers and a book on the butterflies and moths of his home province.

From 1970 to 1980 he served as Honourary Lecturer at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Highly regarded by his fellow entomologists, he has played an active role in numerous professional organizations, often times holding executive positions including President of the Entomological Society of Canada in 1983-84. In 1977, in recognition of his many contributions, Ray Morris was awarded the Canadian Silver Jubilee Medal. In 1984 he was elected a Fellow of the Entomological Society of Canada and in 1955 he was appointed an Honourary Member of the Acadian Entomological Society.

Following his retirement from his position as Entomologist with Agriculture Canada in December 1984, he was appointed as an Honourary Research Associate with the St. John' s Agricultural Research Station. On a volunteer basis he produces a weekly radio, home gardening program for the VOWR Broadcasting Station in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Roy Morris is married to the former Daisy Strange. They have two sons, Wayne and Keith.