John Morrell

John Douglas Morrell
September 26, 1938 - September 2, 2015

On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 the planet earth has lost an important advocate. John Douglas Morrell was a Man for All Seasons. A man who loved the natural environmental and tread softly on the planet - spring, summer, fall and winter… wilderness camping, paddling, hiking, snowshoeing… leaving only a footprint. A man who loved pouring over his stamp collection, taking pictures, making soup, listening to good music and taking care of things - and people. A man who loved his family and was always there to offer deep love and wise words… a man who cherished his friends and had a listening ear whenever it was needed… A man who was many things to the many people in his life and you each know who you are… A husband, a father, a stepfather, a grandfather, a great grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a father-in-law, a brother-in-law, a friend, a neighbour…. each role and each person embraced with intention…. A man who used the spoken word sparingly, but always whistled while he worked… A man who thought before he spoke, who wrote beautifully and listened well…. A man who had strong opinions and vast knowledge on many subjects! A man who was skilled with his hands and loved to build - big things – slowly! A man who was an adventurer and explorer and always noticed the little things. A life well lived. He will be missed by many but the many memories will live on in our hearts and the examples he lived will live on in our actions. Family and friends are invited to gather at Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean on Sunday, September 6th between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at Bells Corners United Church, Saturday, September 26th at 2:00 pm. Donations in John's memory can be made to organizations that were important to him: Hospice Care Ottawa - www.hospicecareottawa.ca, David Suzuki Foundation – www.davidsuzuki.org or Friends of Algonquin Park – www.algonquinpark.on.ca/foap.