Gordon Jeffery Brownlee, 63, passed away on June 23rd, 2022, surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his wife Carolyn (Sims), and daughter Kylie (Brownlee). Loving uncle to Amelie and Daniel Drouin, and beloved sister-in-law Lisa Drouin (Marc Drouin). He will be missed by many friends and extended family, too many to name. You will always be in our hearts. He was born to parents John Keith Brownlee and Margot Heather Brownlee in on April 27th, 1959, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Gord loved to travel, ride motorcycles and was an avid skier. When he had down time, he enjoyed watching old black and white movies, reading, watching travel videos, and grabbing a drink with friends.
We wish to thank Gord’s care team. Dr. Bowles, Dr. Asmis, Dr. Whetter and Dr. Brodeur, who all went above and beyond to ensure Gord received exceptional care during his illness. We especially want to thank Benny De Guzman for the in-house care he gave Gord – you are a marvel. Your presence was a life line during such a difficult time and we cannot thank you enough.
Friends are invited to gather in the Scared Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa ON K1L 8A6 on Tuesday, June 28th after 1 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. followed by interment and reception.
Gord wished for any donations to be made to Pancreatic Cancer Canada to help raise funds to further research this untreatable disease.
To attend the the Celebration of life ceremony via livestream please register HERE to obtain the secure link. .
Digital Guestbook
Eleanor Wallace
Harry and Peggy Wareham
Dear Carolyn and Kylie: Thinking of you at the very sad time and wishing you strength in the days ahead. Gord was larger than life and will hold a warm spot in our hearts. " To live the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die at all".
Frances Weigt
I am so sad to hear of Gordon’s passing. My thoughts are with you, Carolyn and Kylie.
Megan, Marianne and Kamal Gupta
Dear Kylie and Carolyn,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your profound loss.
In time, may the memories you created as a family bring you courage to face each day with more strength.
Take care of each other.
David Lang
I know this is late as I just sadly found out. I’m quite honestly devastated. Gord shaped my youth, we first met working on the production line at Pure Spring. We both bonded immediately, Gord was a real man, a guys guy , I had countless crazy experiences with him. As much as I didn’t see Gord for the last 20 years, I hold him as a best friend and pray he is in a good place right now. Such an honour to know him. Lived in a flea infested apartment in Florida with him and travelled in Thailand with him. Could not have been with a better guy brilliant as well ?..love you man …❤️ I am devastated with this news.
Dear Carolyn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in your cherished memories of Gord.
God Bless,
Eleanor