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.
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Cheryl and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this extremely difficult time. I hope you are able to find courage and love each day in the process of your shock and grief. Please know there are so many people at RVYC who deeply appreciated him- And will deeply miss him. I hope we can be of comfort and support to you. Peace
Dear Mrs. Morgan and Family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved husband. father and grandfather.
It was my great privilege as a nurse, to work with a physician as dedicated as Dr. Morgan. I admired him not only as a cardiologist, but also as a kind and gentle man who treated each patient with respect and dignity.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Dr. Morgan’s family
It is terribly shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Dennis’ passing. .Although I was his patient,but he treated me with compassion, profession respect and care as a friend . I was blessed by had such wonderful gentleman. God Be with you and be your confort, strength and hope.
Laurence Wan
My thoughts are with Cheryl and family. There are no words that can explain or comfort, but know that you have the support of a whole community of friends, in this most difficult time.
Marilyn and I are extremely saddened by this news and our prayers are with all of his family.
Dear Cheryl and family
We are deeply saddened to hear of Dennis’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely Nola & Andrew Jackson
Kristy and family,
We’re so saddened to hear about the loss of your dad. This is such a difficult time for all of you. We’re glad that your family is together to support each other. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Avery and Jeremy
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. Having lost my husband three weeks ago I can feel your pain and know what you are going through, it is never easy to lose the ones we love. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. God Bless.
Dear Cheryl and family,
Edgar and I are so sad upon hearing of Dennis’s passing. We have great memories of our med school days especially the clinical skills group of Shaheer, Dave, Edgar, Cyril and Dennis.
He was always so personable and had such a sense of humour. I am sure that he treated his patients with compassion and respect and they will certainly miss him.
Our condolences go out to you and your family. We will certainly miss him at the reunion this summer. Love, Maria and Edgar
To the Morgan Family,
So sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolence on Dennis’ passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.