John Gillingham, 67, of Ottawa, Ontario passed away on November 20, 2022, surrounded by family. John was born to Angus Gillingham and Jean Gillingham on March 9, 1955. He graduated from General William Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs in 1973. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Physics from McGill in 1977 and a Bachelor of Engineering from Carleton University in 1987. While working at Bowmar in Ottawa, he met his wife, Vanda. They have one daughter, Elizabeth (Rory) and two beloved grandchildren, Kieran and Connor. John will be deeply missed by many family and friends – his wife, his brother Peter (Takako), his nephews Akira (Arianna), Seiji, and Kazuto. John was known for his love of cycling, as an audiophile, and as a human encyclopaedia of airplane identification. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at 1pm at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Service (280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa, ON). In memoriam, please consider registering to be an organ donor at beadonor.ca or a donation to the Ottawa Heart Institute.
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Gena Mahabir Ramsahai
Darlene, Josh and Matthew Armoogam
Our deepest condolences to you all. John was a wonderful, kind hearted soul that will always be remembered and missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as we know how difficult this sudden loss must be to you all.
Blessings,
Darlene, Josh and Matthew
Malcolm seheult
Vanda and family, our good thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemarie Mahabir
Vanda, Liz: John was a kind hearted person. and he was very pleasant. We were planning a trip to the Rocky Mountains in the summer and John took his time to research every detail which we never did. RIP John may the Lord bless you and guide you.
Margaret Mahabir
My sympathy to Vanda, Liz, Jean, Peter and all the family. We all have the same journey to take. John's quiet presence will always be missed. Rest in Peace John.
John, Karen and Selina Lalla
Our sincere condolences go out to Vanda, Liz and family.
John was always so kind and knowledgeable in his own quiet way but it never went unnoticed. He will be truly missed. May he rest in peace.
Indra Doobay
Robbie and I offer our deepest condolences to Vanda and family.
Caroline, James & Darina de Souza
Our most heartfelt condolences to Vanda, Liz, Jean & Peter. John is a dear soul. May he Rest In Peace. God bless you & your loved ones, especially at this time of great sorrow.
nicole colbeck
My deepest condolences to you all for this deep and sad loss. Tough I am not there in person, I am quietly with you by stream, and sending to you my sincere sympathies.
Darlene Armoogam and family
Our deepest condolences to Vanda and the family. John will be deeply missed, he had such a gentle and kind spirit and good sense of humour. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Deepest condolences to Vanda ,Elizabeth and the rest of the family you are in my prayers