Our Support Staff
Jim ArnoldFuneral Assistant
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.
Lesya Bushusha
Administration/Hospitality
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.
Fred Fisher
Funeral Assistant
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 Gallant
Hospitality
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
Hospitality
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.
Rick Goosen
Funeral Assistant
Brian Jaeger
Funeral Assistant
Born and raised in St. Catharines, Brian has been a resident of Niagara Falls since 1979. He graduated from Laura Secord Secondary school, and was employed full-time at Ontario Paper- Abitibi Consolidated. In 2010, after over 30 years of dedicated service, he took early retirement and left his position as a store’s receiver. With previous experience in the funeral business, he joined Morse & Son/Morgan Funeral home as a part-time funeral assistant. His family includes his wife Elaine, daughter Chandra, and son Bret. Brian is actively involved in many local sports, some of which include hockey, baseball, and golf
Allan Levesque
Funeral Assistant
Helping others has been a passion of Allan’s for his entire working career. Retiring in 2016, after a 39 year career in community transportation care, Allan became a member of our support team as a Part time Funeral Director Assistant in September of 2016.
Allan’s commitments to the community have awarded him such medals as the St. John Ambulance Service Medal acknowledging 10,000 hours of volunteer service. He was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International for his involvement in the initiation of Chair-A-Van. Most prestigiously, Allan was honoured as a Serving Brother in the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Allan currently resides with his spouse Anissa.
Mitchell McDowell
Funeral Assistant
Born in St. Catharines, “Mitch” is a graduate of Thorold Secondary School. Mitch is a professional highland piper who began studying the highland bagpipe in 1975 at the age of thirteen. Three years later, his love for the music and his passion for practice resulted in his being accepted for membership in the Niagara and District Pipe Band of Niagara Falls, Ontario. As a professional piper Mitch takes his musical talent very seriously. For more than thirty years it has been his privilege to assist families in bidding a final and dignified farewell to those they hold dear. In continuing his care for those we have lost, Mitch joined our team in December 2013, as a full-time Funeral Assistant. A lifelong Niagara resident, Mitch along with his wife Jennifer and their daughter Rowan, currently reside in Thorold.
Jackie McFarlane
Hospitality
A member of our team since May 2025, Jackie is a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of St. Paul High School. She went on to complete and receive her Early Childhood Education diploma from Niagara College and then went as a part of the Weecare Daycare Centre for 20 years, retiring in 2021. Jackie has enjoyed volunteering for more than 10 years with the City of Niagara Falls Santa Claus and Canada Day parades. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and working on different craft projects.
Linda McQueen
Hospitality
Lisa Morgan-Lantos
Office Manager
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Lisa graduated Westlane Secondary School in 2009. Lisa holds two degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) and Masters of Business Administration, graduating from Brock University in 2014 and 2015 respectively. In 2015 Lisa earned her Certified Human Resource Professional designation. She is a fourth generation member of the Morgan family, and started with Morse & Son in 2013. Lisa currently lives in Niagara Falls with her husband, Ben, their daughter Morgan, son Cooper, and two dogs, Knox & Axel.
Caroline Nagy
Administrative Secretary
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.
Jim Paterson
Funeral Assistant
Jennifer Shelton
Event Centre Coordinator / Housekeeping
Jennifer joined the Morse and Son and Morgan Funeral Home Team in 2015 as a receptionist/funeral assistant. She holds a Correctional Worker Diploma from Niagara College and is a volunteer with the Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation of Canada as a liaison support worker for the Niagara Region. In her spare time she enjoys playing baseball and volleyball. She resides in Chippawa with her husband Dave.
Lynn Van Egmond
Hospitality
Lynn is proudly a member of a 5th generation family from Niagara-on-the-Lake and has been a part of the evolution of the town over the years. For many years, she and her husband operated a greenhouse business in Niagara growing cut flowers. Lynn has studied sign language interpreting at Sheridan College, 2 years of biblical studies in Saskatchewan, and has had the opportunity to work with people with brain injuries and dementia. She has been a part of the funeral home team since spring 2025.
Elizabeth Zachar
Hospitality
Born and raised in St. Catharines, Elizabeth continues to call the Niagara Region home. After graduating from Cappa Hair Styling in 1988, she went on to purchase and successfully operate her own hair salon for 12 years. Elizabeth later transitioned into funeral service, where she has proudly served for the past 15 years, joining Morse & Son in April 2025. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time in the garden, going for walks, and being with her family.
