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.
Livre de visiteurs
Robyn Sears
Richard Stapleton
We(Cathy, Krysta, Freddy & I) will miss you & your stories about your life & the Stapleton family.
Richard Stapleton
We(Cathy, Krysta, Freddy & I) will miss you & your stories about your life & the Stapleton family.
Sandy (Gervais) Toner
It's so hard to lose a dad, my deepest sympathies to all his children, warmest of hugs to all of you. I have the fondest memories of all you. My thoughts and prayers. Love Sandy
Tanya Connolly
My heartfelt condolences to the Stapleton family. Wishing you all strength and courage as you face these difficult days ahead. I always loved hearing stories about your dad. Keep those memories close to your heart and take comfort in knowing that he is at peace. Hugs to all of you.
Eric Hussey
Farewell Cousin Carl RIP.
Noah Damus
Carl Stapleton was my French Horn teacher and mentor all through high school and even afterwards, and I am certain that were it not for him, I would not love playing and creating music as much as I do today. I was devastated to learn of his loss, the world has lost a kind, talented man.
Sincerest condolences to his friends and family.
Ginette Payant
Our deepest condolences to you and your family Hollie. Big hugs. Ross and Ginette.
Dawn Sharkey
Deepest sympathies on your loss. We're thinking of you! Love Dawn, Peter and Alexis
Ron Pilon
I will miss him. We became friends only a short while
ago; we shared the love of music. I was fortunate
to hear him perform. My deepest condolences. Ron
Will miss our laughs together Uncle Carl. Until we meet again. Keep mailing your music and cooking your fantastic meals.