It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Edwin Olsen on July 14th, 2024 in Ottawa, ON. Larry passed away peacefully in his 73rd year, surrounded by his wife, after a courageous battle with cancer at the Queensway Carleton Hospital.
Larry was born on August 5th, 1950 in Bayfield, NB to parents Edwin Olsen and Shirley (Allen) Olsen.
Larry spent his early years in Bayfield, NB. He joined the Canadian army as a boy soldier under the Soldier Apprentice Program at 16. He served in various units until he retired as a Master Warrant Officer. After which he worked as a public servant until his retirement in 2022.
Larry met his wife, Shana in 1984, courting her over the next couple of years that led to marriage and a loving relationship over 40 years. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Shana and their son, Jeffrey and grandson, Noah. He is survived by his brother John, Richard, Wayne, Tony and sisters Deborah, Janice and Angela.
Larry loved to BBQ with friends and family with many warm memories over the years. He was known for his delightful hamburgers which friends and family called “Larry’s famous hamburgers.”
Larry will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Thank you to all who have met, cared for and loved our Larry.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Friday, July 26th at 1pm at Beechwood Cemetery (280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa, ON).
In lieu of flowers, we would ask that you direct your time and money to various good causes throughout your own community or any contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Digital Guestbook
Elvira, Bruce and Sam McMillan
Richard Olsen
To Shana, Jeff & Noah, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. To my brother.. Thank you for your service to this great country of ours. I am very proud to call you my brother. I remember all our long talks after your deployments, staying up late drinking Whiskey & telling tall tales. Barb would get such a kick out of us and laugh at us for being hung over.. Miss you Bro. God speed on to your next adventure.
Todd Campbell
My condolences to Shana and family. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and my thoughts are with you during this difficult time
Francis Ukposidolo
May his soul rest in Peace
Claire Robitaille
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Claude Trepanier
Hi Shana,
I am thinking of you and my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. May you find peace, comfort, and all the love you need in the days to come. My Sincere condolences. (RIP Larry)
Eva Ng
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Denis Lafrance
My deepest sympathy to you Shana and your family. Larry was a good man who will be missed. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time...
Louise Mousseau
Shana, Words can’t express my sorrow for you and your family. Please accept my condolences.
Lauri Lester
Shana, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May joyful memories bring you strength, peace and comfort.
Shana and family. We sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was always a cheerful and friendly person. We will miss him walking by. Our sincere condolences.