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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Cheryl &family ,it is with a heavy heart that we send our deepest condolences & love to you & your family. It was a pleasure to have spent time with you & Dennis on your visits to Newfoundland. Be assured that our thoughts & prayers will be with you all at this sad difficult time .
We remember a very kind and gentle man who always had a smile on his face.He will be sadly missed.
Condolences to the family.
Carolann and Gary
Dear Cheryl and Family. I was so sad to hear of your loss. Dennis and I were great friends for so many years growing up in Manuels, NL. I clearly remember the day we started University together. As the years went by I often heard of his accomplishments and was so proud of him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
“The Lord chooses the best flowers for his own Garden”
Cheryl (Smith and Morgan Family)
Sorry for your loss, I knew Dennis pretty much all my life . Myself and Elvis looked up to him so much.
He done it, He became somebody. Great guy.
My thoughts are with you guys.
Rick and Dawn Clarke
Dearest Aunt Cheryl and loving cousins. From the deepest of our hearts we send our thoughts and love to get you through this time. We were all had the pleasure of spending time with Uncle Dennis in Australia and Canada learning his great sense of humour, his intelligence and love for his family. The void he will leave can never be filled in so many lives. We had he finds peace. Rest your soul Uncle D love Katie, Ben & Chris Sands
We are thinking of you today. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely
Phyllis Woodford Cooper and family.
Cheryl and Family
Ever since I heard of the news of him missing I have been rethinking all the visits with Dennis and you and the fun times I had when he visited. You will all be in my thoughts on Saturday. He will never be gone as long as you have your memories and stories of him. My heart aches for your loss and his brother and sisters in NL..
Cheryl and family- deepest sympathies are extended to you. I have extremely fond school and university memories of Dennis and we had some great fun times together growing up. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing and thoughts are certainly with you at this time.
Bruce Carter
Cheryl, our prayers are for you during this very trying time. It has been a long time since medical school when we were together but like Dennis’ other classmates, we have strong and happy memories of those years. Let your family and friends give you comfort during the weeks and months ahead.
David & Wanda
Know that you are in my Prayers. I will always remember the day he told me that some of my heart issues were probably caused by my MS – he had tears in his eyes. I am so blessed to have had him as my Cardiologist. His love for his family and his profession was obvious to us all. It has been a privilege and a blessing to have him as my Doctor. May the LORD uphold you and may you feel the LORD’s presence daily.