It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Dennis Best Cowdery, a British engineer, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Ottawa, at the remarkable age of 93. Dennis was the devoted husband of Yvette Panek for 33 cherished years. He was a loving father to David (Simone) and the late John, and a doting grandfather to Serin (Greg Benadiba), Mason, and Noah. He also delighted in his role as great-grandfather to Avalynn and Oliver.
Dennis was predeceased by his parents, Alfred George William Cowdery and Edith Gladys Best; his brother Brian Cowdery (late Pam); and his first wife Dorothy Mavis Cowdery. He will be deeply missed by his sister-in-law Hanny (late Jim), Kmore, Adam, and their families. Additionally, he will be fondly remembered by Joy Jones, daughter of Mavis’s sister Sheila, as well as his many nieces and nephews around the globe.
A Funeral Service will be held at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa) on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 2 p.m., followed by an Interment and Reception.
For those unable to attend in person, you are in invited to please attend via live-stream: https://my.forever.link/register/beechwood/dennis-cowdery In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Dennis’s memory are encouraged to make donations to the National Art Centre or a charity of their choice. Messages of condolence are gratefully welcomed.
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Jane Hubbard
Joy Jones
Uncle Dennis was a man of great intelligence and I am sure inspired many people who he worked with during his life. You will be deeply missed sending ❤️ xxx
Steve Lafond
My condolences to the family. He was a fine Cowdery...some might even say the Best.
Serin Benadiba
Fly high grandpa 🪽! Love you always! 💕 I hope they are serving delicious DQ cones up there! Xo
My deepest condolences to all of the family. Dennis was a lovely person. May he journey well. ✨️