(October 10, 1922 to October 15, 2012). Passed peacefully away in St. John's on October 15, 2012 at the age of 90, John Weston Morgan was predeceased by his loving wife Rosalie, brothers Bernard Morgan, Leonard Morgan and Eric Morgan who was killed in action in WW II in North Africa and sister Jean Hussey. Leaving to mourn are his son Eric, daughter Elizabeth, son-in-law Jackson Wang, and grandsons Harding (Hardy) and Brandon Wang, as well as his niece Elizabeth and her husband John Scurrey, nephew Eric and his wife Elizabeth Hussey, along with many relatives and friends.
John served with the Royal Navy on mine sweeper duty in World War II where he cleared the path for other ships at the D-Day Invasion. He was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion and worked at Labatt's Brewery for over 40 years. Prior to entering the Caribou Memorial Veteran's Pavilion in August, his favourite activity was to have coffee with his many friends at the Village Mall. John's kind and generous nature was loved by all, especially his youngest grandson Hardy. Poppy will be missed.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Caribou Memorial Veteran's Pavilion, VP2 south for their excellent care. Family and friends may pay their respects at Barrett's Funeral Home in St John's on Friday, October 19, 2012, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Wesley United Church on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Monday, October 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the on line guest book.