Celebration of Life and Memory of the late Don Moreland


Celebration of Life and Memory of Don Moreland - photo by  Anthony Berot
Amazing support: Don Moreland’s legacy lives on in Sunday’s Celebration of Life and Memory gathering
By Stephen Weir
Thanks to his ever present ladder, Don Moreland was a giant among photographers, and even more than that for the  annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival.  The popular photographer passed away January 18 as the result of a heart attack. On Sunday his family, friends and supporters gathered at a Dundas Street We Legion Hall to celebrate his life and legacy.
Don’s partner of 22 years, Susanna Noel and her sons and daughters and his brother and sister welcomed over a 100 guests and well wishers to the afternoon event.  “Today Don would have turned 59,” said Susanna Noel “ So let’s all wish him Happy Birthday.” 
Don Moreland - Facebook photo
“(Don) was a beacon for all to see and admire. Bold and confident, his was a tenacious soul whose radiance was so grand his encouragement made you feel limitless!” she said.
The Celebration of Life and Memory for Don Moreland was held at the Swansea Branch Royal Canadian Legion on Dundas St. West.  The large banquet hall was filled with Donnie’s pictures and pictures of Donnie taken by his friends. (the photographs that accompany this story were taken by Anthony Berot).
Members of the Toronto Police Force, officials from the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario, the Ontario Science Centre, the Festival Management Committee and the Toronto Argonauts came to the Legion to join in on the celebration of his life.
 Toronto Argonaut Llevi Noel eulogizes
his late stepfather Don Moreland
Mr. Moreland has been a fixture at Toronto Caribbean Carnival events for over a decade.  He and his company photographers have taken pictures of every single Mas band performing in the annual Grand Parade, Children’s Parade, the King and Queen contest and hundreds of Costume Launches, Blockos and Galas.
His career was more than just taking pictures of all things Carnival. He owned Do It To It Production, a very successful display company in Toronto.
The family gave out cards to his friends with Don Moreland’s picture and one of his favourite thoughts printed on it. “ Life is a series of spontaneous events. A photo, captures a brief moment in that life. When viewed it elicits a thousand words and an abundance of thoughts. When remembered, a life of memories. An authentic image reveals the richness of life, by capturing a moment that is otherwise gone.”





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