Lisa (Watson-Smyth) Morrisey

Lisa Morrisey will be greatly missed. She was an incredible and loving teacher to our daughter Marielle and a wonderful role model for all the students at St. Jude. We will miss her beautiful smile and happy personality. Our thoughts and prayers go out to John, Jacob and Emma. We will miss her greatly.

Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers go out to John and his family.

I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOU WERE THE BEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD.I WAS VERY BLESSED TO BE YOUR STUDENT. FOR THOSE VARY NICE 6 MONTHS. I AM VERY PROUD OF HOW GOOD YOU TAUGHT ME WITH MY MATH AND HOW HARD IT WAS !!!!!AND THE WHY YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO TYPE. I LOVED HOW YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO GET THROUGH HARD THINGS. AND SPELLING AND EVERY THING IN LIFE . ME AND ALL THE CLASS MISS YOU TERRIBLY. I LOVED THOSE FUNNY JOKES . LIKE WHEN MADDIE SAW THE SKUNK !!!AND CARLOS WAS COLOURING ON HIS NAILS - HILARIOUS!! BUT MOST OF ALL YOU IN MY LIFE AND HELPING ME IN THE CLASS . LOVE LAUREN WAGSTAFF

In her inaugural year at St. Jude in 2001, Mrs. Morrisey unquestionably made a lasting impact on my classmates and me. As an extracurricular project, she organized and led a team of seven students in a citywide model house competition. Mrs. and Mr. Morrisey spent countless hours outside of class time with our team to plan and construct an innovative model house. Throughout this project, Mrs. Morrisey imparted lessons that stay with me today-- what Stucco was (and how to make it with glue and rice!), how to build a house on an incline, and so importantly, what it means to commit yourself to a long-term project and stay perseverant. Truly resonant with her spirit, Mrs. Morrisey modeled for us what it means to be generous with your time, energy and skills. One Saturday morning, we all gathered at St. Jude to draft out our plans and try a few ideas. After a frustrating morning of imperfectly measuring angles and jaggedly cutting Styrofoam board, Mrs. Morrisey surprised us with homemade cupcakes and her favorite English chocolate, “Curly Wurlys". We romped around the school to blow off some steam, and laughed uncontrollably as we paged Mrs. Morrisey over the school's announcement system. Mrs. Morrisey, being the fun-loving teacher she was, joined in on the shenanigans and then re-focused us for a productive afternoon. Our model house went on to win first prize, an achievement entirely rooted in Mrs. Morrisey’s passion for teaching and her caring nature. Mrs. Morrisey, thank you for your kindness and encouragement during such a formative part of my life. I’ll always remember you (and I'll never forget the way you said, “eraser”. :) ) Mr. Morrisey, Jacob and Emma, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Lisa was that special person that could brighten up any place or situation.She will be greatly missed by the Morrisey family, but I know that where Lisa is now , she will be happy knowing that Jacob and Emma have the greatest father in the world to take of them. God be with you.

Dear Mrs Morrisey's family, we are very sorry for your loss. Sydney said that loved seeing Mrs. Morrsey on the school yard and she made everyone smile with her smile. Sydney also said that she is sorry that she won't be her teacher next year as she goes into grade 4.

Thank you.as a sofias teacher you did a great job .values and resoect fir other people was the most important things yoy teach my daugther.thank you and I am going to remembet youoe as a great petso.r.

I had the honour of having Lisa as a good friend in high school. I will miss my friend always, and I will cherish her memory. I had the privilege of getting to know Lisa again when I returned to the St. Jude's community. I will miss her unique sense of humour, her unique american/british accent, and her smile. Lisa was a true gift to our community. She has left a lasting mark, and her memory will live on for years to come. To Lisa's family, John, Jacob and Emma, please know how much Lisa was loved, and cherished by all. May the memories you have of Lisa bring you comfort during this difficult time. Sincerely, Kelly, Brian, Tori, Carson and Hayley.

Mrs. Morrisey was the best teacher in the world.She was unique because she was our friend. I will miss her and remember her always. Love: Madison

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Is has been a sincere pleasure knowing such a wonderful woman, mother and teacher. St. Jude and our children are so blessed to have had Lisa for the years we did. Sarah would almost daily come home and tell me something about Mrs. Morrisey ~ her day, her kids, her life. Lisa benefitted our children with being so sincere and loving. She will be forever missed, loved and remembered. ~ Todd, Nicole, Sarah & Evan

Mr. Morissey, Jacob, and Emma- we are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and wife. She was a very nice lady and we always looked forward to seeing her at the arena. She always greeted us with a big smile and asked us how we were doing. We wish you the best and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family. from, Abby and Jackson Doyle

We are all lost for words with the tragic loss of Lisa. We are very privlegded to have known Lisa. Lisa was a very kindhearted person and cared deeply for her family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. We have known Lisa and her family for the last 5 years and she always had a smile on her face. I had the opportunity to get to know Lisa better when our girls were in gymnastics and played soccer together the last couple of years. She was Makenzie's Sparks leader last year and always offered to drive Makenzie home and even sewed her badges on her sash for me. That's just one example of how nice of a person she was. I will truly miss seeing you every morning on our way to work dropping our kids off at the before school program but I am very grateful that I got to spend those times chatting with her. Our condolences go out to John, Jacob and Emma. Rest in Peace Lisa.

Uncle John, Jacob, and Emma - we simply cannot find adequate words to express our sadness at the loss of Aunt Lisa. She is loved and will be greatly missed. We wish we could be there to offer you our condolences and support in this difficult time. You are in every one of our thoughts and prayers. All our love, Jen & Aaron

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Morrisey family...Some people touch your lives in ways that they don't even know. This was the case with Lisa. Rest in peace.

This morning the students in Ms. George’s grade 2 and 3 class at Jean Vanier Catholic School created this prayer. When they gather, they will recite the prayer to honor the memory of Mrs. Morrisey and support their friends, Jacob and Emma. Dear God, Take care of Mrs. Morrisey Keep her safe Take care of her soul Let her live in her family’s memories Help Jacob and Emma understand their loss Let us remember Mrs. Morrisey in our heart Help Mrs. Morrisey have peace in heaven She will be loved and missed Amen. Love, (Each student signed the prayer card)

To John, Jacob, Emma and extended family, Doug and I are deeply saddened for your loss of Lisa; a pillar in your family and in our community. Our heartfelt condolences to you, your family and everyone who loved Lisa. Please know that we are praying for you.

Dear Mrs.Morrisey, You're the best teacher in the whole world. You're the one that helped me to be more organized with my math. I've realized that my life won't be the same without you. You're the most amazing ,phenomenal and awesome teacher I really, really miss you! I hope your with God and that you left with his presence and that you have a chance to go to heaven. I'm so so sorry that you couldn't see your daughter or son get married. I hope that the evil that you said you had has broken, i miss you with all my heart. Sincerly, Sofia

Roger 3 Names - this is Pam Doute from the old DDC/Perkins days. My condolences on the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

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I hope that no one finds this disrespectful but I grew up with her in the states and I was very close to her and her family. Life put distance and time between us. I deduced to google her name a few months ago and was devestated to see this. I just can't help wondering what happened. If someone could please let me know my email is beckyeobrien@hotmail.com. we were family. I'm so sorry for all of you that she touched but it won't be surprising to know that someone she grew up with still thought of her.

It is October 2012 already. It has been such a long time since Mrs.Morrisey has passed. All the kids over at St.Judes still miss her with all their hearts. Though the time has passed, the place where I held her in my heart still has not healed. She still has a great influence on everyone. To most kids, she felt like just a teacher and friend- to me she is my all in all, my loving teacher, and most of all, the teacher who saw through my flaws inside to my personalitiy and helped me overcome all problems I kept cooped up inside my body. She never made me sad nor ignored me when I had a question or an answer. She is awesome still. .R.I.P.

Lisa was one of my best friends back in the days when we went to Meole Brace juniors in Shrewsbury. .. I am shocked and saddened by this news and my thoughts are with the family at this time.

Mrs.Morrisey was amazing. She was a super nice, funny and enthuiastic person. I loved having her for a teacher at St.Jude. I just wish she could be with us but I know she will be watching over us and encouraging us to keep trying hard, never giving up and make sure we grow up to be smart people. She helped us threw the hard times and guided us threw are work. I just wish she could see us grow up. God bless you Mrs.Morrisey -Your Student Jenny.

We are deeply sorry for your tremendous loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts.

I always wanted Mrs. Morrisey to be my teacher so I am very sad for you guys. I still remember when my grade 2 class went skating with her class and she called me cute. My sister was in her class and whenever I saw her she was always very nice to me. Its okay to be sad but she will always be in everyone's heart.

The students in Ms. Sanchez’s grade 2 class at Jean Vanier Catholic School created this prayer. When they gather, they will recite the prayer to honor the memory of Mrs. Morrisey and support their friends, Jacob and Emma. Dear God, Please take care of Emma's mom. She is an angel. She is looking down on everyone. Please let Emma and Jacob know that she is okay. She is resting in peace. We will take care of Emma and Jacob. We will be friends with Emma and Jacob forever. Amen

Roger - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I miss you and send big hugs! Take care...diana

John - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I'll be thinking of you.

Words cannot express the deep sorrow that I feel for the loss of a wonderful wife and mother. My heart goes out to you John, Jacob and my little Emma. Love and prayers, Ann Miller ( Emma's JK teacher )

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Mrs.Morrisey was the best teacher I ever had I'm going to miss her being my teacher and a very good person.She taught me a lot of things even the things I didn't get like leap years.I'll miss her.

I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Morrisey was not just my 5 grade teacher, she was an amazing role model for me. She didn't just teach me english and math...she taught me major life lessons, she taught me to stand up for what was right and to alway believe in myself. i will truly miss her. Mrs. Morrisey was a wonderful teacher and person. And i know she is watching over us all. You will be missed and never forgotten Mrs. Morrisey!

Mrs. Morrisey was one of the most remarkable sweetest teachers in the world. We had the pleasure of getting to know her when she taught my daughter Allison for grade three and were extremely glad to have her again this year. Her genuine love of kids was so apparent and my daughter thrived in her room. The St Jude community has experienced a great loss. Please accept our sincere condolences to her family. Allison said she talked about her family always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. William, Lori, Allison and Natalie Mei

John, Emma and Jacob, Love you deeply and thinking of you in your time of sorrow. I shared a part of her life with her beautiful children, Jacob and Emma. Know that Nee Nee loves you and is here for you. John our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Lisa always. Our deepest condolences to you John and your family.

John, Jacob & Emma, We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in this time of sorrow and hoping your memories of Lisa will help sustain you. Please let us know if there is anything we can to help you. Donna, Brad, Danny, Ryan and Bailey

I have had the pleasure of knowing Lisa and her family for the past several years. Lisa and John have raised two beautiful, kind and remarkable children and my heart goes out to John, Emma and Jacob. Lisa was always with a smile on her face and a kind word to say. Lisa also took time out of her busy life to volunteer as a Brownie leader for my daughters group, this entire community has suffered a tragic loss.

Mrs. Morrisey it was a pleasure to meet and get to know when you came to the St Jude family in 2000/2001 and you taught our oldest son. You always had a smile for everyone. You will be missed by all who knew you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and all who knew you.

Lisa you have been taken from us all to soon. You were a dear and loyal friend. I feel honored to have shared time with you. Words can not express the sadness I feel today. My heart is breaking for those 2 beautiful children who have lost their mom so soon, and John who has lost his wife and bestfriend. I will charish my memories and hold them close to my heart. Love Lesley

Mrs. Morrisey was a gift to this world. We are all very shocked and saddened by the news of her death. She loved her family and was passionate about her work. She touched many lives as a teacher and friend. She saw something special in everyone. I feel blessed having known her and will be forever grateful for what she did for my children as a teacher. She always had smile and something positive to say. We will miss seeing her at the school and in the community. She will never be forgotten. She was a true angel. We will miss her and the stories she had to share. John, Jacob and Emma we want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. Hold on to your memories and remember that she was loved by many, many people. With love, Carole, Jenna and Jacob

Lisa and I were friends in High School/University, and she was an incredible person who always had a smile, a laugh, and an ear to listen. Although we had each moved on with our lives in different directions, I feel the loss of love Lisa always had to give with everyone that had the honor to know her. My thoughts, heart, and condolences to all of her family and friends for this tragic loss.

Mrs. Morrisey was a wonderful person and teacher who always had a smile for both her students and parents alike. We were blessed to get to know her when she taught our two oldest boys. She will missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and all that knew and will miss her.

My Dearest sweet friend Lisa, You are such an amazing friend to me! A passionate person about everything you did! A person filled with compassion, always there when anyone needed you!! Funny, full of Love, an Incredible MOM to Emma and Jacob! and wife to John your best friend. I will Miss You beyond words. Love, Michelle

Though many times she told us,"School is not for having fun" we always had fun with her.Her humor has brought me through this year.We all had different personalities,but she still stuck with us through thick and thin.Anyone can be a teacher,but to us students no one can replace her.But we all know she is in a better place. A grade 4 student, Arianna Dallyn

Lisa was an amazing woman. She loved her family and they were always her first priority. She was a great teacher. I had the privilege of knowing her and having her as a friend. I will miss her always. My deepest condolences to her family.

Lisa was one of those people that gave her all to everyone else. She has accomplished an amazing amount of goodness in her too short life. Her passing leaves a giant void in our community. We remember her always. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, her students, and her colleagues. With love, Brenda Collins

As part of John & Lisa's MTO family, please accept our deepest condolences and find strength from each other. “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” John 11:23-26 Read more: http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/bible-verses-about-death/#ixzz1pNq6BoUM

Lisa was a wonderful person and I had looked forward to getting to know her better. She was a bright light in our community and we will all miss her greatly.

Lisa was first a wife and a mother and then a teacher. She was a true friend that I will miss forever and never forget. With love, Rennie Moretti

It is with a heavy heart that I write this as I try to figure out why a beautiful, loving young woman was taken from us far too soon. My daughter Maddie had the privilege of having Lisa as her teacher this year. Every night after school Lisa and I would chat, and those conversations are what I now cherish. Her love of her family was inspiring, as was her love for her students. She was a champion for the children that needed extra, and it showed her compassion and kind heart. What I enjoyed most was her British sense of humour, and how I could possibly know what "Bubbles and Squeek" was = ) My daughter Maddie thought the world of her, and is struggling to figure out why her beloved Mrs. Morrisey has left us. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with John, Emma and Jacob now. Lisa some of the beautiful things you said to me will stay in my heart forever. Just know that I felt the same way about you. God Bless you, and all who loved you.

Dear Mrs Morrsey before you passed away my life felt like it didn't matter.And these few days I been horibbley sad because of your death. And I sorry about your kid and husband.And you are the best teacher ever.

Mrs.Morrisey was the best teacher in the world, she wasn't only a teacher she was a wife and she was a mother. I know that I will miss her but I know that I'm not the only one that will miss her its her staff her family and every one that was lucky enough to know her. All that I have to say is that thank you for everything. And Emma, Jacob and Mr.Morrisey I will keep you in my prays. I know all of the thing's that I said because I was in her grade four class and I'm blessed to be in her class! :) Love: Sarah

We are so very sad....Lisa you were taken too early in life. Your smile will be missed but never forgotten. Emma, Jacob and John you will forever have your own guardian angel.....our thoughts and prayers are with all of you her family, friends, colleagues and students. God Bless....

All I can say is thank you Mrs. Morrisey for making Arianna's switch into a new school a happy one. Leaving all your friends and coming into a new school community where you don't know anyone is always hard, but your kindness made it easy for her to transition. I'm heartbroken that in these short 6 months of the school year I should have chatted more. I will always treasure the school trips - It was truly a blessing to help with - the pizza party and bowling party at Fleetway. This song says it all. We will miss you. Praying always for your family. They have a strong support system between Jean Vanier and St. Judes. Each day I live I want to be A day to give The best of me I'm only one But not alone My finest day Is yet unknown I broke my heart Fought every gain To taste the sweet I face the pain I rise and fall Yet through it all This much remains I want one moment in time When I'm more than I thought I could be When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away And the answers are all up to me Give me one moment in time When I'm racing with destiny Then in that one moment of time I will feel I will feel eternity I've lived to be The very best I want it all No time for less I've laid the plans Now lay the chance Here in my hands Give me one moment in time When I'm more than I thought I could be When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away And the answers are all up to me Give me one moment in time When I'm racing with destiny Then in that one moment of time I will feel I will feel eternity You're a winner for a lifetime If you seize that one moment in time Make it shine Give me one moment in time When I'm more than I thought I could be When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away And the answers are all up to me Give me one moment in time When I'm racing with destiny Then in that one moment of time I will be I will be I will be free I will be I will be free

I knew Lisa through our involvement with the Girl Guides - just one of the many ways that Lisa was involved with and cared for the children of our community. Lisa was a wonderful person. I am deeply saddened by this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa's family and all who knew and loved her.

John, Jacob and Emma, we are heart broken over the loss of Lisa. She was a wonderful, kind hearted women. I am grateful for the time I have spent with her over the past few weeks. Know that we are here for you and if there is anything that you need please let us know. Caroline will treasure her last outing with Lisa forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

No words can lift a heavy heart, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with Roger and his family at this time of such a loss of his daughter.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Morrisey Family. Lisa was a wonderful person to be able to volunteer with. Her positive attitude was a welcomed sight in the morning and her guidance has forever changed my outlook on life. My entire family grieves for this loss.

Im so sorry for Mrs.Morrisey's family she was the greatest teacher i ever had!!! She used humor and real stories to get us to learn. That was her goal. When ever we were in a bad mood or frustrated we could always count on her. On are B-day we would always get a little something to make us feel special . It has been a terrible loss to lose you so soon. Forever her 2012 student Allison Mei

I had the pleasure to get to know Mrs. Morrisey as my volleyball coach at St. Jude in 2005/2006. She was an amazing woman and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends

We are deeply sorry for the loss of Lisa. Your family is in our hearts and prayers at this most difficult time. Love Kelly, Shawn, Brenden and Connor

John, Jacob and Emma, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lisa will always be remembered in our hearts.

John, Jacob, & Emma. Please know that we love you all very much. Our hearts are breaking over your loss. Lisa was one of the most wonderful people we have known and we will all miss her terribly. You are more than neighbours, more than friends, we think of you as family. Know that we are here for anything and everything you need. Love Amy, Mark, Lucy, Maya and Dorie Lisa - you are one of my closest and dearest friends. I will cherish all the great memories we had together. I am so thankful we had spent some time together last week with each other and the kids. Your love for your family, my girls, and all the children you worked with at school and in our Brownie unit was inspiring. You touched so many people in so many ways and you will be missed by all. I love you and miss you, Amy

Lisa, my dear friend, I can't believe you have been taken from us so suddenly. I have so many special memories that I will treasure forever, school days together in England, introducing John to the delights of english Fish & Chips, being bridesmaids for one another and many many more. So sorry that I can't be there now for you but John, Jacob & Emma, Roger, James & Adam and all the family you are in my heart and prayers. With all my love, Lisa may you rest in peace.

Having taught with Lisa at St. Jude, I had the privilege of knowing her as an outstanding teacher and friend. She has touched the lives of many and will never be forgotten. John, Jacob and Emma, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

We are very sorry for the great loss to all those who loved Lisa. To John and the children we express our deepest sympathies. To James and Terra our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.