Debra Ann (Debbie) Marie Morris, age 62, passed away in her home on August 7, 2023 in the company of her husband and children.
Debbie was born in Jamaica on February 17, 1961. She and her family immigrated to Toronto when she was a young girl. She excelled both academically and in multiple sports while attending high school in Toronto. Later in life she became an accomplished tennis player and golfer.
As a young woman she became an RN; graduating from Ryerson University. She then worked in the ER in Toronto where she met her future husband. She accompanied him to Ottawa where she worked as a critical care nurse.
After raising her children, she embarked on a second career as a chef. She graduated from the Algonquin College Culinary school, whom she worked for thereafter. She also worked as a food stylist and periodically did some work at embassies and even 24 Sussex Drive.
Debbie is survived by her loving husband Warren, her children Tricia and Carl, her mother Margaret, as well as brothers Andrew and David. She is predeceased by her father, George.
A Celebration of Debbie’s Life will be held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Friday, August 18. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m., with a ceremony at 2 p.m. A reception will follow.
Livre de visiteurs
Suzan Turner
Scott Warrick
One of the finest people I ever had the pleasure of meeting.
Wes Wilkinson
When I write this I am thinking about the many lives she touched with her kindness, warmth and giving nature. Debbie, I will miss you. My heartfelt condolences to your family.
Sharon Seed (CWGI)
Debbie was always smiling, except on the golf course where she remained focused on hitting her best shots.
She was a kind and very strong lady.
Warren and family, I hope you find comfort in friends and family at this time.
Sandra Lalonde
I am honoured to have called Debbie my best friend for so many years. Debbie and I met through tennis and instantly I knew there was something special about her.
Debbie is one of the strongest and kindest women I know. During her courageous fight with cancer she never lost this love and kindness for others.
Although I will miss her greatly I am better off to have had the love and memories with Debbie than if we had never met.
My deepest thoughts and condolences are with Warren, Carl and Tricia.
Marian and Richard Flude
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Debbie. She was much loved by Warren and their children, who took great care of her in her final years and days. Much loved by her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all. We send our sincerest condolences to all who she touched and who will miss her.
Cory Haskins
Debbie was a kind soul. She approached life with a calm, positive attitude and a smile. She made everyone feel comfortable around her.
Sharlyne Mathieu (CWGI)
Debbie was a beautiful person inside and out and one heck of a golfer! I will miss her laugh and her friendship. Rest in Peace Debbie.
Sincere condolences to Warren, Tricia, Carl and family.
Francoise Poirier
I met Debbie through the CWGI league. She was a wonderful person, always in a good mood and a very good golfer. I was amazed by her love for golf even while she was sick. She was a fighter; 'chapeau' to her! I send my sincerest condolences to her family!
Connor Morris
We will remember Debbie as a kind and generous soul. It is heartwarming to read how deeply she touched the lives of her friends, family, and community. She will be missed by many.
My sincere condolences. I (many) of us will miss Debbie. She had such a passion for golf. She was a great support to me during my cancer journey during Covid. I have many wonderful memories.
I will miss her dearly.