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Dale Morton July 7, 1949 - May 30, 2024

It is with deepest sorrow, the family of Dale Morton announce his passing into his heavenly home. On May 30, 2024, Dale passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

Dale was born in Belleville, ON to Lewis and Marion Morton, the youngest of one brother and three sisters – the youngest sister being his twin. Having been raised on a farm, Dale developed a good work ethic. It was at a dance in Tweed where he met his wife, the beautiful Elaine Prevost. They were married in 1971 and were blessed with two children (Derek and Cheryl). They shared 53 wonderful years together.

After graduating from college, Dale started work with the Department of Land & Forest, soon to be re-named the Ministry of Natural Resources. His first job was in Dacre in the fire branch. In 1971, Dale and Elaine transferred to Fort Frances, ON, staying there for two years. The next and last transfer was to Dryden, ON, where he worked in the Fire Branch, Parks, and then as the Parks and Operations Co-Ordinator. After retirement, he took a year off and then worked at KC’s Tourist Camp for Wayne and Karla Clarke, which he always said was one of the best jobs he ever had.

Dale is survived by his wife Elaine, son Derek (Tamara), and daughter Cheryl (Don), grandchildren Joshua (Hope), Kolby, Ava, and Niko, great grandchild Riley, brother Richard (Gail), sisters Karen, June and Donna, mother-in-law Jeanette Prevost, brother-in-law Stephen (Debbie), sisters-in-law Dianne (Peter), Gail (Willy), Sheila (Dennis), and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dale was pre-deceased by his parents, brothers-in-law Ted (Karen), Phil (June), and Jim (Donna), as well as his father-in-law Wallace Prevost.

A message from Elaine: “I fell in love with you in one moment. I married you because I needed a lifetime to tell you why.”

A Private Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Condolences(26)

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    Robert (Bob) LaFreniere says
    June 4, 2024 at 12:14 am

    I am a proud First Cousin to Elaine ( Prevost ) Morton. My father , (d. 2001) and Elaine’s mother are brother and sister. I wish to offer my heartfelt condolences to Elaine, together with her immediate family, during this time of bereavement. I am so sorry to learn of your loss.

    When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

    When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand
    That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand
    The angel said my place was ready, in heaven far above
    And that I would have to leave behind, all those I dearly love
    But when I walked through heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home
    When God looked down and smiled at me, and told me “Welcome Home”
    So, when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart
    For every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart

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      Elaine Morton says
      July 30, 2024 at 4:17 am

      Thank you Bob for these very kind words. I have read the bereavement poem many times here. It always makes me cry, but is worth the read. Thanks for being here for me and for the whole Lafreniere family over the years. You are the “Best”.

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    Ken and Janet Seim says
    June 4, 2024 at 11:54 am

    Elaine and family
    I worked briefly for Dale back 1979-81 when he was super at Blue Lake PP. I worked on Fire during the summer and the other branches during the off- season. My wife (Janet) and I stayed in your cabin with you one weekend when I was Park Warden for a short while. Dale was a great guy to work for, always keeping his cool. I learned a lot in a very short while . Our kids are Derek and Cheryl as well.

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      Elaine Morton says
      July 30, 2024 at 4:25 am

      Hello Janet and Ken……I certainly do remember you both although I do not know where your MNR journey took you both over the years. Hope all is well with you and your Derek and Cheryl as well. So very kind of you to send your thoughts upon Dale’s passing.

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    Lorne Bent says
    June 4, 2024 at 1:50 pm

    Dear Elaine and family, hope you can find comfort with family and friends at this tragic time and, that you can take some consultation, that Dale is now pain free

    You are in our thoughts and prayers

    Lorne and Shirley Bent

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      Elaine Morton says
      July 30, 2024 at 4:34 am

      Shirley and Lorne…..so very good to hear from you and thank you. Dale left us very quickly and he is so missed. He suffered greatly; he needed the release that death brings, and for that we are truly grateful.

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    ROBERT F LAFRENIERE says
    June 4, 2024 at 2:10 pm

    In memory of Mr Dale Morton, in lieu of flowers, a donation has been made to the Dryden Regional Health Center, Palliative / Hospice Unit. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the bereft family of Dale.

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      Elaine says
      July 30, 2024 at 4:46 am

      Dear Bob……your donation, in memory of Dale, to palliative care unit, Dryden Regional Hospital is greatly appreciated.

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    Brenda Barber says
    June 4, 2024 at 6:05 pm

    Dearest Elaine – my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I had the pleasure of working with both you and Dale for many years. And always felt like you were friends besides co-workers. I will miss Dale but will think of him with a smile on my face. He was quite the fellow! Take care Elaine.

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      Elaine says
      July 30, 2024 at 4:56 am

      Dear Brenda……thank you for your condolence message. Dale and you did share a work history of many years and I know there would be many stories to be told. He has been gone 2 months, I can still hardly believe it. God rules and we have to accept it. All the best to you and your family.

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    Garth Wintle says
    June 4, 2024 at 7:48 pm

    Wishing peace and strength to the Elaine, family and all those who need it. Worked with Dale for many years and it was ALWAYS a positive experience.

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      Elaine says
      July 30, 2024 at 5:01 am

      Garth Wintle…..thank you for your condolences on the passing on Dale. It is very hard losing a partner as you very well know. His family will forever hold his memory close to our hearts. A lifetime goes so very quickly.

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    LEO O'DRISCOLL says
    June 5, 2024 at 10:22 am

    Elaine, so sorry to hear about Dale. I very much enjoyed working with him. You are in our thoughts.

    Leo and Sandy O”Driscoll

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      Elaine says
      July 30, 2024 at 5:08 am

      Sandy and Leo……an Angel took our leader Home and we miss him so very much. Thank you for sending your condolences. It was wonderful to have you visit last summer. Do stop in to check on me should you be in Dryden again.

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    Yvonne Bolton says
    June 5, 2024 at 12:32 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Elaine. Dale was an amazing person and will be missed.

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      Elaine Morton says
      July 31, 2024 at 12:35 am

      Yvonne, thank for your message. We know he has no more suffering and is at peace,
      Still our broken hearts miss him terribly…..not sure if that will ever end for us, his family.

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    Sylvia Hannah says
    June 6, 2024 at 1:56 am

    Elaine and family: I want to express my sincere sympathy to all of you. I worked with Dale for many years and really enjoyed working with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

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      Lorne Bent says
      June 10, 2024 at 7:04 pm

      Hi Sylvia, so very very sad about Dale. I have often wondered about you and Doug and hope that you are both in good health. Thought you may wish to know, that ‘Gary Tupling is battling cancer too. So much cancer. Take care and stay safe

      Lorne and Shirley Bent

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      Elaine Morton says
      July 31, 2024 at 12:47 am

      Hello Sylvia…..thank you for your caring thoughts. An empty void here at our house now and much silence is left. Memories left with us, but life never to be the same again. We are grateful he never was sick in his life up until 2 years ago and is now at peace. Hoping all is well with your family.

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      Elaine says
      August 4, 2024 at 12:30 am

      Sylvia…so very good to get this message. Broken hearted, we must go on until we catch up with Dale. Hopefully, he will watch over his family and somehow send a message of love now and then. Rest in Peace Dale! ❤️

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    Barry Prevost says
    June 6, 2024 at 2:16 pm

    Dear Elaine, Sande and I are thinking of you and your family in this most difficult time.

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      Elaine says
      August 4, 2024 at 12:22 am

      Barry and Sande thanks for your message. Life is full of surprises, some very hurtful. God takes the very best first and we can’t denied that. We live with the love he left behind now., although with broken hearts.

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    Lorne Bent says
    June 10, 2024 at 7:05 pm

    Hi Sylvia, so very very sad about Dale. I have often wondered about you and Doug and hope that you are both in good health. Thought you may wish to know, that ‘Gary Tupling is battling cancer too. So much cancer. Take care and stay safe

    Lorne and Shirley Bent

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    NORMAN R HISSA says
    June 11, 2024 at 1:49 am

    I worked with Dale as a younger person at the MNR in the Dryden District in and around 1993- I moved from Kenora. He left a great impression on me as a positive person and that picture here of him is how I remember him- smiling. Be in peace Dale and my thoughts are with your family.

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      Elaine says
      August 8, 2024 at 5:24 am

      Thank you Norma Hissa….i remember Dale speaking of you back then. So kind of you ….Dale was indeed all you say and much more.

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    Elaine Morton says
    July 31, 2024 at 12:57 am

    Thank you Yvonne for your message. We will miss him forever, there is no doubt. I want him back every day, even and how impossible it that thought! Life must go on. We are thankful he can now be at peace.

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