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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Cheryl, Wendy and I are still reeling from the news about Denis. Our thoughts and love are with you and the family.
I know that Denis and Mike are retelling the story about the Long Distance race that we dropped out of and sailed to Sidney with a full main in winds over 50! It culminated with a “chicken jibe” with Mike at the helm and us all at the back of the bus. Maybe Denis is telling Mike about the time he won the CFSA regatta or the one about the time the main halyard went up the mast just before the start of Swiftsure and then we continued to Port Tack the fleet and win the start. Denis has lots of stories to share in Heaven.
God bless you All!
So sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolence on Dennis’ passing. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Kim & Morgan families
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Treasure the happy memories to help you through the days ahead. God Bless you all.
Cheryl and family: Dennis was a very special person and touched a lot of people in very different and positive ways.
You have many memories to slightly ease the pain of loss. I wish I was closer to try to help you or give you a hug.
Violet.
Cheryl and family, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I have many fond memories of fun times growing up with Dennis in Manuels. God Bless.
Condolences to The Family. RIP Dennis.
Cheryl and family. Words cannot convey what you all must be going through but our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the sun shine for you all again someday. Remember the good times and remember that he will always be in your hearts and with you all every step of the way. R.I.P. Dennis. Bon Voyage.
Cheryl, so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My sincere condolences to you all. I had the pleasure of working with Dr Morgan and he was a wonderful man.
Hi Cheryl. So sorry to hear the news. You are in my prayers.