In memory of
David John Morris
November 1, 1955 - September 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Morris on September 7, 2025, at the age of 69.
He is survived by his daughter Julia, his son Thomas, his sister Janet, his partner Brenda, her family Spencer, Elliot, Lindsay, and Jasmine, and many other dear friends and chosen family.
David will be remembered for his humor, creativity, and passion for an endless array of interests, hobbies, and curiosities. He was an artist, a certified Master Gardener, a collector, and a life-long learner. He even took up diving at the age of 65, proving that you're never too old to learn a new skill, just too scared to try! David was a firm believer that the meaning of life wasn’t about the destination, but about the journey and what you could take away from the experience of getting there. He took the opportunity to learn, discover, explore, get messy, try new things, fail and try again at every chance. He taught his kids to look at the world with wonder and curiosity, find beauty in the small things, and appreciate every sunset. David touched many lives (even those of complete strangers) with his unwavering kindness, his ability to make others laugh, and his confidence to truly be his weird and wonderful, barefoot self.
In his own words, I think David would want us to remember:
“Dress up, be kind, play fair, order the dessert, buy the shoes, make art, love freely, ask questions, LOVE”.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 4th from 2pm to 5pm at Beaches Brewing Company, at 1953 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4L 1H7. Anyone and everyone is invited to join the family in celebrating and honouring David’s amazing life.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages support of Canadian Blood Services - a gift David proudly gave over 100 times in his life. All types of accepted donations are welcomed (blood, plasma, or financial support). Please visit David’s donations page to find out how you can make a contribution: http://give.blood.ca/goto/David_Morris
He is survived by his daughter Julia, his son Thomas, his sister Janet, his partner Brenda, her family Spencer, Elliot, Lindsay, and Jasmine, and many other dear friends and chosen family.
David will be remembered for his humor, creativity, and passion for an endless array of interests, hobbies, and curiosities. He was an artist, a certified Master Gardener, a collector, and a life-long learner. He even took up diving at the age of 65, proving that you're never too old to learn a new skill, just too scared to try! David was a firm believer that the meaning of life wasn’t about the destination, but about the journey and what you could take away from the experience of getting there. He took the opportunity to learn, discover, explore, get messy, try new things, fail and try again at every chance. He taught his kids to look at the world with wonder and curiosity, find beauty in the small things, and appreciate every sunset. David touched many lives (even those of complete strangers) with his unwavering kindness, his ability to make others laugh, and his confidence to truly be his weird and wonderful, barefoot self.
In his own words, I think David would want us to remember:
“Dress up, be kind, play fair, order the dessert, buy the shoes, make art, love freely, ask questions, LOVE”.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 4th from 2pm to 5pm at Beaches Brewing Company, at 1953 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4L 1H7. Anyone and everyone is invited to join the family in celebrating and honouring David’s amazing life.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages support of Canadian Blood Services - a gift David proudly gave over 100 times in his life. All types of accepted donations are welcomed (blood, plasma, or financial support). Please visit David’s donations page to find out how you can make a contribution: http://give.blood.ca/goto/David_Morris
Funeral Details
Show location:
Celebration of Life
Beaches Brewing Company
1953 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M4L 1H7
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Saturday, 4 Oct 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Info: What to wear: David loved colour. He thrived in bold, fun patterns. And he absolutely loved sparkles (family members often joked that he was part magpie). This is a celebration of life - wear something you feel really great in. That's what David would have wanted. Where to park: There is street parking all around the area. Parking is paid on Queen Street East, but the side streets are often free. Please be sure to check the signs near your vehicle.