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Sally Morse Wiper

Mar 20th, 2025

Sally Morse Wiper
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Sally Morse Wiper, 77, of Yarmouth Port, MA, passed away at her home on March 20, 2025 with family by her side. She was the beloved wife  of the late James C. Wiper, daughter of the late William and Winifred Morse of Scituate, MA and sister of the late Christopher William Morse.

Born and raised in Scituate, MA, Sally attended Colby-Sawyer College and later Boston University. After completing her education, she began her career in the research department at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts before transitioning to the financial sector. She dedicated over 30 years to Brown Brothers Harriman Bank in Boston where she served as executive assistant to Managing Partner Noah T. Herndon. While living in Boston she volunteered at Massachusetts General Hospital, the United Way of Boston, was a member of the Junior League of Boston and was executive assistant for The Commercial Club of Boston.

Sally was a trailblazer in her own right, becoming one of the first single women to join Brae Burn Country Club in Newton. It was there that she learned to play golf, made a hole-in-one and met the love of her life, Jim.

Beyond her professional life, Sally had a deep appreciation for antiques and was always searching for the perfect piece, especially if it was blue and white, to add to her home. She loved her many poodles, was also an accomplished needleworker, creating beautiful needlepoint canvases with great skill and care. Despite all adversity, Sally displayed unwavering courage and strength and her beautiful smile.

She is survived by her brother William Henry Morse Jr. and his wife Ann of Scituate, MA, her sister Barbara Morse and her husband Stephen Bettencourt of Pawleys Island, SC, her nieces Jenna Morse Balegno and her husband Kevin McCormack-Lane of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Leanne Winifred Morse of Scituate, MA , her nephew Sergio Morse Balegno (Sam) of Pawleys Island, SC, her grand nephew Lincoln McCormick-Lane of Mt. Pleasant and stepchildren Anne Taylor of Centerville, MA, James Wiper of Wayland, MA and Stephen Wiper of Sandwich, MA. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and those who knew her, especially her niece Jenna, who brought her great joy, her nephew Sam who made her laugh and her three best friends of 50 years: Kim Michaels, Ann Cleary, and Nancy Keegan.

A celebration of Sally’s life will be held on May 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the South Dennis Congregational Church, 218 Main Street, South Dennis, MA. Burial will be private. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her. Gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/OBGYN in memory of Sally Morse Wiper, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284.

Guest Book

Cathy Lavigne
#2
Tuesday - Apr 1, 2025 12:00 am

Sending my condolences to the Morse and Wiper families.I knew Sally from BBH we shared lots of laughs together. Sally you were a warm and giving person and you will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend. Cathy Lavigne

The Scannell Family
#1
Tuesday - Mar 25, 2025 12:00 am

Sally was a wonderful neighbor who welcomed us to the neighborhood in Yarmouthport. Will miss sharing stories about financial services and banking in Boston. Sally will be missed and may she rest in peace. The Scannell Family

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