It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Dr. Dennis Morgan on January 8, 2015. The eldest of six children, he was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland on September 10, 1956. After graduating medical school and training as a cardiologist, he settled in Victoria, British Columbia with his wife Cheryl, where they raised four beautiful children.
Dennis was predeceased by his mother Susanna, his father Harold and his brother Elvis. He leaves to mourn his wife of 34 years Cheryl (Smith), daughters Kristy (Harrison Wolfe), Erin (Chris Manson), Natalie (Stephen Hextall), and son Brendan (Chelsea McMenamie), as well as grandsons Kane and Maverick Wolfe. In Newfoundland, his surviving siblings are Harold (Cindy), Roxanne (Larry), Suzanne and Kim (Marcel).
A long time member of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, he loved being near the ocean and spending time with his family in Lake Cowichan, where he fostered his love of boating and fishing.
There will be a public memorial service for Dennis at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday, January 17th, 2015 at 12 o’clock noon, followed by a celebration of life at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club for family and friends. Light refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association or, locally, Our Place Society.
He will be dearly missed by friends and family from around the world, particularly those in Victoria and St. John’s.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Dear Cheryl, Kristy (Harrison), Erin(Chris), Brendon(Chelsea) and Natalie (Steve).
I have so fortunate to have been a second mate to the skipper on our sailing trip around the coast and enjoy a caravan trip in australia with you both. There has been many laughs as he had a wicked sense of humour and was an enjoyable and generous person to be with. He had a great passion for his profession family and friends and he will be greatly missed He will be with you on sat having a drink at the club,raise a glass for me . My love and thoughts are with you during this journey of loss and sorrow.
Your loving sister Janice
My thoughts and prayers are with you Cheryl, your family and the extended families in Newfoundland. You all have your memories of Denis hold them in your hearts.
Denis is now an angle look down upon his family from heaven
Dear Cheryl and family, our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies at your tragic loss. Joyce and I had caught up on the weekend of January 4 when she visited me in Toronto and I had seen lots of photos of your lovely family and your adorable grandsons. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Heather, Amanda and John
Cheryl, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. In 2012 when I was going through breast cancer, Dennis took time out of his busy schedule on a visit home to come and spend a few hours with me. It really meant the world to me that he would do that and even though distance has kept us from seeing each other often, we have had occasions to get together on your visits home. That will be a special memory I will hold dear. Sending you love and prayers and hoping you hold onto all the great memories you created over the years.
May memories of Dennis and the love of family and friends give you strength in the days ahead.
Cheryl and family , so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you
our deepest condolences to you cheryl and your familie.what a great person Dennis was, he saved my life ,I be forever greatful.my prayers are with you.
Thinking of you in this difficult time, and so thankful that you are surrounded by family and friends to offer support, strength and love.
To Cheryl and family my condolences to you and your family on the lost of your husband father and grandfather . May he RIP.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Find comfort in the loving memories you have of Dennis.