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MORRIS, Colleen Shona Mary – It is with heavy hearts and a deep sense of loss that our family announces the passing of our beloved Colleen after a courageous battle with Cancer on December 6th, 2024 at the age of 53.
Colleen Shona Mary Morris was born on March 17th, 1971, to Raymond and Iona Morris of Sheenboro, Quebec.
After Colleen graduated from St. Alphonsus High School she studied Dental Assistant in Ottawa, then worked in Pembroke. Years later she returned to Algonquin College in Pembroke and was one of the last graduates of the 3 year Registered Nursing Program. She received her BScN diploma from the University of Victoria. Colleen was a dedicated nurse at the Pembroke Regional Hospital working in the Rehabilitation Unit and then with the Geriatric Mental Health Unit. Colleen lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service towards others. Colleen was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, and love and support for her family and community. She was a cherished individual known for her kind, loving, caring, and humorous personality.
Colleen is survived by her loving husband Rob Schilkie and her two adoring children, Mariah and Jack. She is predeceased by her mother, Iona Morris (McGuire). She will be forever loved and remembered by her father, Raymond Morris, and her siblings, Susanne Morris (late John Lapierre), Bonnie (Tony Kime), Shamus Morris (Joanne), Erin Morris (Terry) and brother-in-law Mike Schilkie (Debbie). She was a cherished Aunt to Jennifer, Dana, Audrey, Thomas, Megan (Bob Cotnam), Heather, Chelsea, Liam, Mark (Kayla), Stephanie (Raymond Vaillancourt), Matthew (Chelsey), Amber (Brady Durocher), Molly (Nick Collier), Ben Schilkie (Chelsea) and Allyson Schilkie (Kevin McIver).
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Neville Funeral Home, 491 Isabella St., Pembroke on Thursday, December 19th, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Petawawa on Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Pembroke Regional Hospital Cancer Care Unit would be appreciated. Online Condolences may be left at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca
Friday December 6th 2024
Death notice for the town of: Pembroke, Province: Ontario
death notice Colleen Shona Mary Morris Friday December 6th 2024
obituaries notice Colleen Shona Mary Morris Friday December 6th 2024
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Colleen Shona Mary Morris Friday December 6th 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
