Our Licensed Funeral Staff
G Ernest Morgan, CFSP
President
A third generation funeral director, Ernie has been a managing director with Morgan Funeral Homes (Morse & Son Chapel) since 1990. Born in Toronto and raised in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ernie moved to Niagara Falls in 1971. He started working full-time as an intern at the funeral home in 1977 and graduated with honours from Humber College's Funeral Services Education Program in 1978.
He has a continuing involvement with a number of industry professional associations. He has served as President of the Ontario Funeral Service Association (2011-12), as well as being a member of that organization's Management and Legislative Committees. He is also a past president of the Niagara District Funeral Association and has served as a member of the Humber College Advisory Committee for Funeral Service Education. In addition, he is a past director of the Trust 100 (Canada) Network of Family Owned Funeral Homes.
Ernie is an active member for nearly 40 years and Past President of the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Canada, and was a long-time member of Lundy's Lane United Church and the Niagara Falls Curling Club.
A recipient of a Volunteer award from the City of Niagara Falls in the fall of 2006, Ernie also earned his CFSP designation (Certified Funeral Service Practitioner) from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service for credits earned for continuing education, as a public speaker and for community service.
He lives in Niagara Falls with his wife Susan, and their daughter Brittany is also a funeral director with the family firms.
Alain Gignac
Gordon Galbraith
Funeral Director
Gord was born in Kimberley, BC and grew up in Vancouver and then Ottawa for middle and high school. Inspired by positive experiences at several family & church funerals, he moved to Toronto and began working with the Ward family of Weston in 1985 and became a licensed director in 1988. Privileged to have had a 40+ year career with Ward Funeral Homes, in every role from student to funeral director to senior management officially retiring in June 2026.
He served on the executive of the former Toronto & District Funeral Assoc., former church affiliated roles including Warden of All Saint’s Anglican Church, former volunteer at Canadian Cancer Society and past executive of Frontlines Youth Centre.
Gord & his wife Alison, a nurse in Niagara region, have raised four daughters who are at various stages of post-secondary and first jobs.
In July 2026, Gord was welcomed to the team at Morse & Son and Morgan Funeral Homes in to provide funeral and logistical support as needed.
Dayna Harold
Funeral Director
Born and raised in St. Catharines, Dayna is a proud graduate of Denis Morris Catholic High School. Following her passion for the arts, she attended school in Toronto, where she earned a diploma in Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre.
For many years Dayna worked as a server at various establishments throughout the Niagara Region, building strong connections within the community and developing the compassionate, people-focused approach that continues to define her career today. She later pursued funeral service education, obtained her Funeral Director's Licence, and found her professional home with Morse & Son Funeral Home.
A dedicated member of the local arts community, Dayna has been actively involved in various community theatre organizations across Niagara for more than 20 years. Whether performing on stage, supporting productions behind the scenes, or fostering connections within the theatre community, she remains passionate about the arts and the relationships they create.
Outside of work, Dayna is a self proclaimed “crazy cat lady” and has proudly shared her home with five hairless cats over the years. Her warmth, creativity, and commitment to serving others make her a valued member of both the funeral profession and the Niagara community.
Kieron Keegan
Funeral Director
Kieron has served in funeral service in Niagara since 2010 and joined the Morse & Son team in May 2026. He was raised by his adoptive family in St. Catharines and attended Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School and The District of Niagara Academy for the Arts at Niagara District Secondary School. After attending Niagara College for Graphic Arts, Kieron worked as a freelance graphic artist, attaining a professional designation of Adobe Certified Expert (ACE). A temporary graphic artist position covering a maternity leave at a local funeral home ushered Kieron into a vocation of service. What began as a short-term opportunity quickly became something far more meaningful. Through that experience, Kieron discovered a deep appreciation for the role funeral service plays in supporting families during some of life’s most difficult moments. After completing the Funeral Director (Class 1) program at Humber College, Kieron committed himself fully to the profession. Giving back has always been central to who Kieron is. Over the years, he has contributed thousands of volunteer hours and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for a wide range of causes. His involvement has extended to board leadership and hands-on support with organizations both locally and beyond, including Heartland Forest Nature Experience, Lions International, Pride Niagara, Distress Centre Niagara, Victim Services Niagara, Brant Sexual Assault Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Clinic, Hospice Niagara, Bob Kemp Hospice, Hospice Waterloo, Cops and Kids Niagara, Zachary’s Paws for Healing, OK2BME, Positive Living Niagara, Positive Health Network, Big Brothers Big Sisters Niagara, Buffalo Bills Foundation, Community Services Foundation Inc., and many others. Outside of his professional and community work, he holds a title he takes perhaps just as seriously: Certified Crazy Corgi Connoisseur. As the proud “Papa” to Chatsworth the Corgi, he can often be found embracing the lighter side of life - usually involving short legs, big ears, a lot of personality and many, many laughs.
Brittany Morgan
Funeral Director
A Niagara Falls native, Brittany entered Funeral Service as a fourth generation member of the Morgan family. She spent a semester as an A.N. Myer Secondary School cooperative student with Morse & Son and Morgan Funeral Homes, and then returned for more than a year as a funeral director assistant. Brittany then entered the Funeral Service Education program at Humber College. Graduating in 2014, she earned honours during her second semester, and became a licensed funeral director. As a youth, Brittany was an avid swimmer, having achieved Bronze Star, and enjoyed many years as an active member of the former YMCA. Brittany and her partner Max reside in Niagara Falls.
Kristin (Snider) Paterson
Funeral Director
A Chippawa native, Kristin joined Morse & Son and Morgan Funeral Homes on July 1st, 2002, having completed her internship with the J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence, in Welland. She currently lives in Chippawa with her husband, Andrew, along with their daughters Camryn and Reese, where she has a family heritage with Sacred Heart R.C. Church. An avid singer, Kristin was a swimming instructor with the Niagara Falls Y.M.C.A. before pursuing her career in funeral service. She has served on the Board of the Niagara District Funeral Service Association.
David Turner
Funeral Director
Born in St. Catharines and raised in Grimsby ON, David started his funeral service internship in Hamilton before Completing with Morse and son in 2023. He has family Heritage with St. Joseph Parish Grimsby. David currently calls St. Catharines his home with his eldest of four Siblings. In his teenage years David obtained his second-degree black belt in karate, Often would call the stage his home being involved in his high school productions as well as, being a warrant officer second class in 62 Phantom Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets in Grimsby.
