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Jill passed away on July 11, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long, hard fight against various ailments. She is survived by her husband and best friend Paul, having enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Her children David (Claire), Kevin (Edie), and Carey (Jeff) will miss her, along with her grandchildren Brooke (Eddie), Dylan (Tara), Taylor, Jakob, Mackenzie, Megan, Madison, and Jessie, as well as her great-grandchildren Kensington and Charles.
Jill came to Canada from Dowlais, South Wales, as a young child and was the oldest of three children, including Kerie (Sophie) and Kim (Peter), of parents Tom and May Morgan. The Morgans are and continue to be a uniquely tight-knit family with each generation taking ownership and helping to raise the next, much to Jill’s example.
Jill was a direct person, and no one had to guess at what her opinion might be. As Jakob so aptly put it, “She gave us all grit and heart and taught us to be unapologetically ourselves. She was a true one-of-one.” Jill’s soft spot was her genuine love for her nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren—nothing brought her greater joy than being part of the boisterous conversations at family gatherings.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date to include family and close friends.
Thank you to the medical team at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg—your care and compassion were exceptional.
My sincere condolences to Paul and all the family. Jill was a lovely person. I have fond memories of her at family gatherings. She will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Our sincere condolences to the Morgan Family on the passing of Gillian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Myself and Sue are very sorry for your loss. It is never easy losing anyone close. We have drifted apart as some families do and not spoken in so long. Even though we may not be close know my heart goes out to you my brother and hope you are well even with the pain you must have. Again condolences to you and the family and to all of Jills family as well.
Awwww Jill, you will be missed!! I won't say good bye, I will see you again one day. "You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In my heart I hold a place That only you could fill It breaks my heart to lose you But you didn't go alone A part of me went with you The day God took you home" There is never enough time.
My sincere condolences to Paul and Jill’s extended family. Next door neighbour, Chris