Eleanor "Dawn" Morrell

Eleanor "Dawn" Morrell

Eleanor Morrell Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2011.
MORRELL, Eleanor `Dawn' Nee Worthington`Artist' Sadly, Dawn passed away far too young on July 9, 2011 at Lady Minto Hospital after a valiant two year battle with cancer. Dawn was a vibrant and beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be constantly missed by her husband Jack, son Steven (granddaughter Karlie), Daughter Vanessa, husband Rob (grandchildren Cody, Cassandra and Sage) sister Lynn Rush (nephew Bradley), stepson Tony, wife Su, (grandchildren Spencer and Hunter), stepdaughter Janice, husband Billy (grandson Shane). Dawn was born in Vancouver on June 18, 1947, the daughter of, and predeceased by her parents Douglas and Evelyn Worthington. After a previous marriage, Dawn was left busy as the mother of her two children Steven and Vanessa. Her artistic talent was evident from a very early age and though there was little time for her creativity, she did manage to do some oil painting, metal sculptures as well as other endeavors during this period. After a time, she met and married her new husband Jack. Jack's son Tony moved in with the family while in his early teens and when the children were old enough, they struck out on their own and Dawn and Jack moved to Salt Spring Island. Their oceanfront home proved to be their little piece of paradise. They enjoyed life boating, prawning, crabbing and swimming and their happy hours with their very dear friends David and Wendy and Jack and Helen. The natural beauty of the Gulf Islands was an inspiration to Dawn. She discovered watercolors and her natural talent blossomed. They opened the STUDIO ON DUCK BAY and joined the Studio Tour. They ran the studio for six years and welcomed thousands of people from around the world. Dawn's paintings are held in private collections in numerous countries worldwide. Our thanks to Dr. Cheryl Ho, Dr. Robert Murray and Dr. John Woo at the cancer clinic in Vancouver as well as Dr. Shane Barclay of Salt Spring Island and the excellent staff at Lady Minto hospital and not to forget the ongoing, tremendous support received over the last few years from friends and family. A memorial service for remembrance of her special spirit will be held at a later date.

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August 22, 2011

Joanne/Ann Walker posted to the memorial.

August 7, 2011

Sue Cech posted to the memorial.

August 7, 2011

Carol Cromie posted to the memorial.

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Joanne/Ann Walker

August 22, 2011

So many special memories that will never be forgotten. Rest in peace dearest Dawn.

Sue Cech

August 7, 2011

Dawn was a wonderful sunny spirit who will be deeply missed. We will never forget her lovely smile and delightful laugh. I am grateful that I have some of her art work to remember her by.

Dear Jack and family, we are so sorry for your loss.

Another star in the sky, another angel to watch over us.

Sue and George
Former Neighbours of Ev Morrell

Carol Cromie

August 7, 2011

Dawn was a classmate of mine at York House School in Vancouver. I tracked her down about six years ago to invite her to a class reunion but her Art Show made it impossible for her to attend. I am glad that we had connected by phone to hear about her life on Salt Spring. I am sorry to hear of her passing at too early an age. My condolences to her family.

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