Christopher MORAN

MORAN, Christopher Dean
December 10, 1993 - January 7, 2014
Christopher passed away peacefully at Hamilton General Hospital, January 7, 2014, aged 20, as the result of injuries received when hit by a car December 21, 2013, while crossing the street in Cambridge, ON. He was a second-year student at the University of Waterloo's School of Architecture, where he was happily pursuing his dreams, surrounded by many friends. Christopher was born and grew up in Ottawa, attending Lady Evelyn Alternative School, Alta Vista Public School and Canterbury High School's Visual Arts program. He was a talented artist, especially in three-dimensional media; a budding photographer who captured superb street photography while on a recent class trip to New York; and an eclectic music fan who loved attending Ottawa's annual Bluesfest. He was also an enthusiastic Taekwondo athlete who earned his 2nd Dan Black Belt from Canterbury Taekwondo. Christopher leaves behind his parents, mother Elaine Dean, father Francis Moran, step-mother Linda Moran and step-father Sean O'Brien; and brother, Julian, 18. He also leaves behind a wide circle of friends from both Canterbury High and the University of Waterloo who were attracted to his easy-going spirit, his generosity, his growing creativity in the kitchen where every dish could be improved by the addition of bacon, and his trademark beaming smile. A celebration of Christopher's life will be held Saturday, January 18 at the Kelly Funeral Home Somerset Chapel, 585 Somerset St., Ottawa, with visitation between 2:30 and 5:30 pm, and a service starting at 3:30 pm. Christopher was fond of his rock-and-roll t-shirts and had an extensive collection of humorous Threadless t-shirts, so don't be shy to break out your favourite. Christopher will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts. He was deeply loved and will be missed by his family and his many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Mark Preece Family House in Hamilton, which was a tremendous support to Christopher's family. Online tributes can be left at http:/ /www.kellyfh.ca/somerset.