Our Support Staff

A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, Jim is a graduate of Westlane Secondary School (Valedictorian) and Wilfrid Laurier University with his Hons B.B.A. He recently retired as a Financial Advisor with IG Wealth Management helping families achieve their financial and retirement goals for 19 years, and previously worked with Niagara Plumbing Supply for 17 years as Controller and VP of Administration. An active volunteer, he is a member and Past President (2008) of the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls including 10 years as the Club’s Rotary TV Auction Chair, and is a Past-Chair of the Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce in 2007 and then again from 2018-2021. Jim is also a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1652, and an Associate member of the R.C. Legion Br. 479. He enjoys his leisure time playing hockey, and played fastball and slow pitch for many years. With his wife Jo-Anne, they enjoy travelling and have 2 sons, Michael and Gregory.

Born in Ukraine, Lesya moved to Niagara Falls in 1999. In January 2002 she joined Morse & Son and Morgan Funeral Homes. Lesya graduated from the Lviv Polytechnic National University (Ukraine) and worked as an office administrator for Editorial Production Enterprise in Ukraine and then as a bookkeeper for BAC Administration of Niagara Falls. Lesya is an active member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church.

An east coast native, Fred was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Stamford Collegiate. He was employed full time with Lubrizol for more than 30 years and was a Production Supervisor at the time of his retirement in April 2009. He is an avid photographer and is well known for the many weddings he has covered through the years. With his wife Kathy, they like to travel and have two children, their son Greg and daughter Kristyn. Fred has been assisting families at the Morse & Son and Morgan Funeral Homes since July 2004.

Bonnie, better known as “Downhomer,” was born and raised on Cape Breton Island. She has been part of the funeral profession for over 24 years, bringing to her work a deep sense of understanding and compassion for the families she serves. Together with her husband Allan, they founded Agora Network Ministries, a ministry dedicated to supporting the mental health needs of those within their faith community. She is passionate about walking alongside others and offering hope in times of need. Bonnie and Allan are proud parents of five adult children and are blessed with eight grandchildren. They make their home in Thorold, Ontario. We are fortunate to have Bonnie “back” as part of our caring team since August 2025.

Helen Galpin has been with Morse & Son and Morgan Funeral Homes since 1984. Born in Quebec, Helen’s qualifications include a B.A. in Psychology from Trent University, two years of theological studies at Tyndale College in Toronto and computer studies at Niagara College. Helen and her late husband, the Rev. Robert Davis, had served at Main Street Baptist Church for 17 years.  She is currently an adherent at Grace Gospel Church and volunteers at Meadows of Dorchester, assisting the Pastoral Care Coordinator. In February 2016 Helen retired from her long-time position as Office Administrator, and continues to assist occasionally with Hospitality for our client families and visitors.

Born in Montreal, Caroline relocated to the Niagara region in 1998, and has been with Morgan Funeral Homes since 2000. Prior to moving, she managed her own business in stained glass. As well as being the office secretary at Morse & Son and Morgan's, she has been involved with the Loss, Grief & Growth Education Project. 

Caroline has two adult children. She enjoys and is active in swimming, bicycling and walking.