MORKIS, Donald

It is with deepest sympathies we announce the sudden passing of Donald John Morkis who passed away on July 29th, 2023 at the age of 68. Son of the late John and Donna Morkis.

He was the beloved father of Rowan John and Hannah Lise (1998-2012). He will be sadly missed by his son Rowan, his sister Arlene Orpen, his cousin and close friend Brian Morkis, Sophie, a special friend, as well as his many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends in both in Quebec and Ontario.

Don was a quiet soul, who appreciated the outdoors, good books and had a passion for history and politics. He will live on in our memories.

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May God give you the strength and the courage to overcome these difficult times. May this message bring you the testimony of a profound and sincere sympathy. To help you forget these sad hours, may our thoughts bring you comfort and serenity. Although flowers wither, die and disappear, their precious perfume remains. Like these bright flowers, those we love never die, they remain with us forever imprinted in our memories. There are no words to express how much we are devastated by the loss you live. We just hope that our sympathy will bring you some relief.

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5 messages received

Rowan, Arlene, Brian and Sophie

I am so sorry for your great loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.

I remember Donald as a sweet, soft-spoken, gentle being and feel saddened at his passing…although it is my understanding that his spirit will live on. May he have a speedy, auspicious rebirth. And may you all be well and happy.

With much love and blessings, from his cousin on Gabriola island, British Columbia.

Erica Jackson, August 17, 2023

Family of Don

My deepest condolences to you all. I worked with Don at ICSS for a brief period. He was a kind and gentle soul with a deep passion for humanity. May he rest in peace

Mia Desormeaux, August 17, 2023

Rowan

Dear Rowan,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a very good friend of mine in high school and early university days. His giving nature, sense of humour and need to be a free spirit are qualities that remain with me. We had a lot of fun together and I will cherish my memories of Don forever.

Glenda Romano, February 24, 2024

Rowan Morkis

Hi Rowan, I only just found out about your dad.Words cannot express my sadness. I am very sorry for your loss.
Don and I were friends going back to kindergarten and right through our teens.We had a close friendship for several years living in Vancouver. Although I haven't seen him for a long time , seldom has a week ever gone by that he hasn't been in my thoughts, particularly when I'm out in nature. .He occasionally shows up in my dreams usually as a mischievous trickster.I am blessed for having known him. I can assure you Don was deeply loved by his soul brothers, James Fisk, Jerry Mathews and myself.
I hope you are well .
Yours truly
Peter Willson, February 24, 2024

Peter Willson, February 25, 2024

Don's family and friends

My deepest condolences to you on Don's passing, which I only heard about on February 23rd.
Don and I grew up on the same street in North Toronto; we were friends from grade 2 on. In my teens, I also worked for his father's contracting company.
Don's loyalty as a friend was especically important during the first years of high school, when adapting to the formidable changes of that time in life was particularly challenging.

James Fisk, February 25, 2024