Patrick James Morris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Passed away with loved ones at his side at St. Joseph Villa in Dundas on January 12, 2021 after a fierce battle with dementia and cancer. He is remembered as a man of thrill and adventure, laughter, an entertainer, dreamer and a reliable fixer of all things mechanical. Pat was born on April 14, 1945 to Winnifred Doris (King) and Jack Kenneth Morris in Bournemouth, England. They moved to Regina, Saskatchewan in the early days then headed east to Toronto when he was 12. He attended Cartwright Public School and met the love of his life, June Ambrose. In 1966 Patty married June Ambrose, and they went on to have 2 children, Leah Jane (Conners) and Duane Everett Morris. He landed his first job in the linen home delivery business, then moved into restaurant liquor supply with Carbonic Bar Boy for a few exciting years, installing the largest liquor dispensing system at The Silver Rail in Toronto, boasting its 100 ft bar and variety of mixed cocktails at the time which was game-changing. His career moved into Sales with Grote Manufacturing where he excelled with relationships, awards and stability right through his retirement in 2004. During retirement Pat (Mr. Shifter) spent most of his time either on the open road on his YZF1000 or Ducati, or in the open water sailing away (sometimes not quite upright). That’s another story, but it was one you’d listen to. Patrick was predeceased by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife June Morris and their two children Leah (son Damon) and Duane (wife Monica, children Brendan and Erin). Also survived by his brother Kenwin, his wife Sue with their two children Kenneth (Kim) and Elizabeth (Dean), their grandchildren Stephanie, Corey, Scott, Erin and Connor, and their great-grandchildren Lyrica & Paisley. He will be forever missed but fondly remembered. Rest in peace Dear Ole Dad and Papa, shift those gears as fast as you want now. A celebration of life will be held in the future after the pandemic, please feel free to make a donation to www.Alzheimer.ca https://www.alzheimer.ca/en

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Patrick James Morris

April 14, 1945 - January 12, 2021