Mr. Joseph Alma Edward Morgan

Joseph Alma Edward Morgan, passed peacefully at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood, November 14, 2016. At 89, he lived a full and happy life with a life-long love for his community of Brampton, his friends and family. Joe is lovingly remembered by his daughter Deborah Breckels, son-in-law David Breckels and only granddaughter Chelsea Breckels (predeceased by wife Edna Morgan, sister-in-law Peggy Heine and brother-in-law Ross Heine). Sadly missed by nieces, Tricia Cadieux (predeceased by Pierre Cadieux) Lorraine Smith (and Rob Smith) nephew Paul Heine, great-nieces and great-nephews. Fondly remembered by his UK family, niece Susan Carter (and Alan Carter) nephews Simon, James and Paul and many great-nieces, great-nephews. He is predeceased by his only sister Iris Thorn, 87, who passed Nov. 11, 2016 in Norwich, England (predeceased by Bill Thorn). Joseph, born in London, England, June 15, 1927 to Ada Morgan (nee Pugh) and Joseph Morgan Senior, served in the British Army, Queen’s Bays 2nd Dragoon Guards, as a tank soldier completing campaigns in Italy, Egypt and Palestine. Demobilized as a Senior NCO – he began a career in sales and film distribution with British Lion Films. Joe & Edna married1955, immigrated to Canada 1957, first residents in Peel Village 1962 and made Brampton their home for the next 50+ years. Continuing his love for sales and film he worked for Fremantle of Canada, TV & Film distribution, and Dola Films, Toronto. Transitioning to radio he was Station Manager at CHIC Radio and later General Manager at CFNY Radio. Joseph was drawn to politics on all levels and spent countless hours campaigning for municipal, federal and provincial candidates. A staunch member of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, he worked tirelessly in the Riding and Constituency Office and then as Executive Officer, Office of the Premier for Premier, William G. Davis. Deeply devoted to his community, Joe was passionate about his work as President, Rotary Club of Brampton; Charter President, Rotary Club of Brampton South; Secretary/Chairman/Executive Director - St. John Ambulance, Brampton Branch; Founding President - Peel Children’s Mental Health Centre, President – Peel Children’s Foundation. Founding Director - Heart & Stroke Foundation Brampton Chapter; President - Elizabeth Fry Society; Director/President - Brampton Flower Festival Association; Secretary - Peel Village Association, Founding Chairman - Citizen’s Advisory Committee, Advisory Board - Brampton Boy Scouts; Director/Vice President/President - Brampton Golf Club. He was appointed Justice of the Peace Region of Peel. Numerous awards include the Commander of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Paul Harris Fellow, City of Brampton Civic Award, and Morgan House dedication - Peel Children’s Centre. Joe will be remembered for his true heart, unrelenting loyalty and commitment, for his valued and unconditional friendship‎ and for the great stories he so joyfully relived for our benefit. Cremation and private interment service, Brampton Cemetery (family only) followed by Celebration of Life & Reception, Friday November 25, 1:30 pm, Brampton Golf Club, 7700 Kennedy Rd. Brampton. The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Bramalea Retirement Residence for their kindness and care while he resided there. We especially wish to recognize and acknowledge the incredible nurses, PSW’s and volunteers at Bethell Hospice who provided outstanding care, support and dignity for Joseph’s end of life. In Memoriam donations would be greatly appreciated by Bethell Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 75, Inglewood, ON. L7C 3L6 or www.bethellhospice.org.