Derek Morris

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In Memory of Derek Morris    

August 7, 1931 – March 1, 2022   


Derek Morris at BHCG 2016 Picnic (Picture: BHCG Archives).

 

It is with great sadness we heard of Derek Morris’s sudden passing. Husband of our guild’s founder Lois J. Morris, and also known as “Driver”, Derek contributed wholeheartedly throughout the years to the workings of the Guild. Not only did Derek drive Lois to weekly meetings, but he also assured the transport of rugs and rug hooking supplies for countless workshops given by Lois and to rug exhibitions and annual picnics at Centennial Hall. He even car-pooled some members to Hook-Ins at Olde Forge. By 2013, he had already logged over 100,000 kilometers!

Derek was very proud of Lois whom he called “The Teacher”, her talents, and of the Guild she founded. For years, they opened their country home each summer to members for a picnic hook-in and Derek was most welcoming. At one of the annual Centennial Hall picnics, Derek delivered a moving tribute to the longstanding members and to the new ones for their commitment to the art of rug hooking. In 2015, on the occasion of the Guild’s 40th anniversary, Derek wrote in the BHCG Guest Book:

2015-04-25 10:56:38
Name: Driver
City/Country: Rawdon, QC.
Comments: KEEP ON HOOKING LADIES, SO MUCH YET TO BE CREATED. 



Derek Morris (1931 – 2022)



Derek is fondly remembered by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. You can view Derek’s obituary at  Derek Morris - White & Sons (complexewhiteetfils.com)

 


Derek and Lois, St Jean Baptiste Day at Centennial Park, 2016 (Photo: courtesy of Ti Seymour)




January 2011: Jacques, Derek, and Louise make a toast at the Guild Luncheon. 




February 2012: Mug Rug Workshop. Derek was invited to a Valentine’s Day activity.
Members brought a guest for a first “go” at rug hooking. All guests were presented with a Certificate of Participation!



Some expert help from Lois.



Jacques and Derek, earnestly at work.


May 5th, 2012: Denise V., Denise M., Derek and Lois on the way to an Olde Forge Hook-In. 



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