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
www.mccallbros.com
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So very sorry to hear this sad news. Dennis was a great friend to me during our High School years. He was one of the special people who helped me during a difficult time in my life when I lost my father. My thoughts are with you all.
So So Sorry……..Dr. Morgan was one of the finest doctors and gentlemen, I have ever encountered. Fly with the angels, Dr. Morgan. I am proud to have known you! May your family, give themselves permission, to find peace in one another at this time of deep sadness.
Cheryl and family, we are so saddened to hear about your loss. We will be thinking of you today as you celebrate the life of your husband/dad. Prayers are with you for comfort & peace….
Bob, Lisa, Kyle and Ella
Cheryl, Kristy, Erin, Brendan and Natalie,
Words cannot express our sadness. Knowing Dennis since medical school I will always remember him as a kind, gentle and generous man. We will miss him. We pray you will find peace as you and your family travel this journey together.
Colin, D’Arcy, Catherine and Graham
Dear Cheryl.
I know I’m on the other side of the country but please know you are in my thoughts.
I am so sorry for your loss. Xo
I am so sorry for your loss.
Cheryl, our thoughts are with you and your beautiful family during this very difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolence for your loss. We are so very saddened by Dennis’ passing.
Janet, Glen, Maia and Aura
Dear Cheryl and Family,
Bob and I read about Dennis’s passing in the paper today. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. The loss of a loving husband, father and grand-father must be heart-breaking and we hope that you find some comfort as you recollect your wonderful times together.
It has been many years since we were students and teachers at Queen Elizabeth and people have travelled far away over the years, but memories are strong and live on. We are sure that many friends and family in Conception Bay South share your grief and sorrow.
Wordsworth in his poem, “Michael” wrote: ” There is a comfort in the strength of love; twill make a thing endurable which else would overset the brain and break the heart.”
May you be surrounded with love at this difficult time.
In sympathy, Donna and Bob Dawe
So sorry to hear of your sad loss. We have fond memories of Dennis and all his family from many years ago when we lived next door to them for several years. Our deepest condolences to all the family. Our hearts go out to you and we wish you comfort and strength to cope with such great sadness.
Cheryl,
We were deeply saddened to hear about Dennis.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.