Gwyn MORGAN

1940 - 2021

MORGAN, Gwyn Father. Brother. Uncle. Cousin. Friend. Computing Pioneer. Bridge Player. Proud Grandpa. "He is such a nice man." "Such a gentleman." These phrases come up whenever Gwyn Morgan's name is mentioned. His quiet decency seemed to be what people noticed first. Born in 1940, Gwyn grew up on Pentwyn, his family's dairy farm, in Resolven, Wales, the oldest of five siblings, helping on the farm and going to school. Sometime after starting university, he came across an ad looking for recruits for a new career - soon he moved to London (early 60s) to work at the dawn of UK computing. After several years working there and in Paris, France, in 1967 he came to Toronto for a position with Honeywell's computing department. He programmed mainframes that year, attended Expo '67 and developed a lifelong interest in hockey (joining rugby and British football in his heart) as he watched the Leafs win the Stanley Cup. He also soon married and started a family, and a few years later daughter Julia and then son Brian were born. Both have fond memories of their dad from the 1970s, such as the simple joy of their family's yearly visits to the Toronto Islands. In the 1980s, Gwyn's marriage ended, and he continued to work in IT at Gescou, Bell and CGI where he was a friend and mentor to many. Gwyn began playing duplicate bridge in the 1980s; through the pandemic, he played almost daily online and became a Silver Life Master in July 2021. Gwyn also loved music (chamber, opera, traditional jazz), visiting the St. Lawrence Market and walking through his Danforth neighbourhood. In 2011, one last love came to him, Kurt Morgan (Brian's son). They shared a special bond; for the last 10 years, nothing lit up Gwyn's face quite like his grandson. He is deeply missed by Julia, Brian and Kurt; siblings Hugh (Pat), Clive (Marcia) and Carmen (Steve); Linda, Gary, Kathleen, and the rest of his cousins in the UK; nieces and nephews Angharad, Delyth, Branwen, Gethin, Gareth, Evan, Huw and Ceri; and many others in the family. He is also missed by many friends – especially longtime friend Joan, Gerald and Paula, Frank and John C. Gwyn was predeceased and loved by brother John, parents Ivor and Molly, friend Margaret Cherry and his uncle Arthur and aunt Paula. Special thanks to James, Lorraine and all the health professionals who have supported Gwyn. He died very peacefully on September 19, together with loved ones and music. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Yonge Street Mission (ysm.ca) or (parkinson.ca) Parkinson Canada are appreciated. Please find full obituary and Celebration of Life info at aftercare.org/obituaries.