It is with the heaviest of hearts that our family must share the news of the passing of Larry Fischer on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 83. Larry passed, surrounded by family, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Larry was, and will always be, a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
We know in our hearts that Larry has left us to join his parents, Eugene and Elida, his sister Norma (Ivan Kreller) and his brother Armand (Doris). He will be greatly missed by his sister Sandra (Cam Dougall). He leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Rosemary, and four daughters for whom he was the best dad any girl could wish for. Tanya (Dale Trottier), Karen (David Green), Kelly (Richard Brant) and Andee (Marcello DiFranco). Larry also leaves behind his adoring grandchildren, Sam and TJ, Paola and Maxx, Romey and Rachel, Sonny and Vanessa. His many nieces and nephews will remember his loving heart.
Born on August 31,1942, Larry grew up in a loving family in a farming community in Ayton, Normanby Township. Farm life, however, was not in his future. Instead, he set his sights on seeing the world. As a teenager he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where his calm and steady nature allowed him to follow his dream of becoming a pilot. Retiring from the RCAF after 25 years of adventure, Larry continued his love of flying as a commercial pilot until his true retirement at the age of 65.
Larry enjoyed his retirement years to the fullest. With time to spend on his favourite hobbies, his quiet, artistic side shone bright. A gifted woodworker and gardener, who also dabbled in the art of stained glass, he kept busy whether at home in Trenton or while living at his and Rosemary’s winter condo in Florida. We are so grateful for his many talents, because of them we have keepsakes to cherish for the rest of our lives.
No matter where life took him, Larry always found solace in connecting with fellow veterans - sharing stories, laughter, and the quiet bond of service. He and Rosemary eventually relocated to Kemptville to be closer to family and where he would golf in the summer and curl in the winter. Most of all he just loved spending time with those closest to his heart. We know he saw each and every one of us as his greatest achievement.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we would be most grateful for donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Dad, our hearts are broken, we are going to miss you forever.
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Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. May your memories of him serve as a blessing and a comfort as you mourn his loss and celebrate his life.
Dad, that you were here visiting my beautiful little part of the world, a week before you left us, I will forever be grateful for. That I had the ability to express my love and appreciation for you days before this sad time is nothing short of a miracle. We miss you so much but I know we all be together again. Ox