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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129 Responses
To Cheryl and family:
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cheryl and Family, how terribly shocked and saddened we were to learn of Dennis’ passing. May the love of family and friends give you strength during this difficult time and may his memory forever be a blessing .
Jacquelene & Sheldon Seigel
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dr Morgan will be missed.
Heather Peterson
Cheryl so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God bless. Janice.
Cheryl, so sorry to hear of Dennis’ passing
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Dear Kristy and Harrison,
Though we never knew your dad, we recognize the loss you must feel. We send our sympathy and condolences to you and your family for your tragic loss. May your family be a comfort to one another during this difficult time.
Love, Nancy and Jay
I have nothing but fond memories of my time with Dennis back at Memorial as medical students. He was one of my dearest friends. Kind, loving and very loyal. Dennis had a contagious laugh and made people feel good about themselves. He was such a giving person with a pure and decent heart. It saddens me deeply to hear about his passing. A part of my youth is lost. Our thoughts are with you Cheryl and your lovely family.
To the Morgan Family
I offer my deepest sorrow on the sudden passing of a Husband, Father, brother and brother in law. Please know that my thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Dennis is now surrounded by his parents and brother until you are all united again!
To Kim, my dear friend of many years, I am sorry for another loss to you and your family. I look forward to seeing you when you get home. God Bless to you all!
Dear Erin ,
So saddened to hear of the passing of your father, Erin. Having met you, I know he must have been a wonderful man. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May good memories comfort you at this time of sadness. Rachel also sends her love.
To our beautiful daughter Cheryl and her loving family,
It is with great sorrow and sadness that we learn of the passing of your husband.
Deepest condolences to all. RIP Dennis
Mom and Dad