Surrounded by the music he played and loved, Carl passed away peacefully on June 10th 2019 at the Ottawa General Hospital after a short illness. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Melba, his brothers Patrick, Theodore (Ted), Robert, and his beloved sister Cathy.
Leaving to celebrate his life and shared memories are his children Toby Bordua, Hollie Anne Last, Jodi Stapleton, Shawn Stapleton, his grandaughter Ayla Pearce, his brothers Jack and Don Stapleton, their spouses and many nieces and nephews. He will be fondly remembered by his colleagues in music from the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Governor General Footguard Band, Ottawa Community Concert Band, and students of the french horn from Canterbury High School.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a service to commemorate his life on June 25th at 1:00pm in the Sacred Space at Beechwood Cemetery and Funeral Home, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa, ON. Immediately following the funeral service, Carl will be interned at Beechwood Cemetery near his brother Pat and sister in law Jean.
Following the funeral service and internment, everyone is invited to raise a glass in his honour, and share stories of his life at The Prescott Hotel, 379 Preston St. Ottawa, ON.
Digital Guestbook
Brenda Robar
Jack and Shirley Wieler
We had a lot of fun times with Carl in the Ottawa Rube Band. He was a great musician and he will be greatly missed.
Allan Moscovitch
Carl asked me to join him in a brass quintet. It was a terrific opportunity for me to be playing with someone so experienced and knowledgeable. I learned a great deal from my time playing with Carl and always deeply valued our time spent together. We played many gigs over several years before the quintet folded. My sincere condolences to Carl's family on your loss.
Melba Thompson-Vallée
Rick and I are very sorry for your loss - please know that we are thinking of the Stapleton family at this time, and hope that you'll find comfort in your cherished memories of Carl. Condolences, Love Melba.
John Gover
I was truly sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers go with you and your family.
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Ed Barlow
Great memories of our time in the Central Band Ottawa
Laval Labbe
Me deepest condolences. to all the family. I had the chance to work with Carl in the RCA Band Montreal. Rest in peace Carl.
Richard Seguin
The music world has lost a great musician. I have known Carl when he played for the Rockland Community Concert Band and the Ottawa Community Concert Band when I played with him. Not only he was a fine French Horn Player but a good friend and mentor.
My deepest condolences to the Stapleton Family. RIP Carl.
Girardin Family
Our sincerest sympathies to the family.
Guy Doyon
Sorry to hear this sad news, all condolences to the family
As a fellow french horn player in the Ottawa Rube band I will miss not having you by my side. You were a great mentor and musician. You inspired me to know that a french horn can sing like an angel. Ein Prosit