Earl passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022 at the age of 90. Son of the late Earl Sr. and Gracia Istead. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Ethel. He will be dearly missed by his sister Doris. Predeceased by siblings Doug, Ronald, George, Cora and Gordon. Much loved by his children Joanne (Jesper), Linda (Vernon), Danny (Sheila), Karen (Brian) and Patrick (Cathy). Proud grandfather to Erik, Jonelle, Graeme, Coady, Jason, Lyndsay, Jordan, Christopher, Brandon, Kaitlin, Nicole and Michelle. He will be fondly remembered by his great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family, including Ethel’s siblings Louise, Carole (Ray), Gail (Dennis), the late Rachel (Art) and the late Mark.
He was a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces from 1950 to 1980. From 1980 to 1992 Earl worked with the Senate Protective Services. He was also a proud member of the Hylands Golf Course for many years. A special thanks to the Waterford Retirement Home and Ideal Care Givers 4U Inc.
Family and friends are invited to visit Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Ave) on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 1pm until time of a Celebration of Life at 2pm. Donations in lieu of flowers in memoriam donations can be made to Legion 632 Orleans Branch or to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation.
Digital Guestbook
Francine montpetit
A.M. Lavigne CD!, Ret'd MCpl
Rest in Peace my fellow Veteran, my thoughts are now with your large family members who lost their family patriarch, my most sincere condolences to them!!
Carole Langlois Sullivan
I feel great sadness hearing of Earls passing. A kind, gentle, caring man who was a great friend to my dad over the years. The military brought them together over 60 years ago. I loved hearing their stories which always were about a whole lot of laughter and fun times. May they Rest In Peace.
Gail Dennis & Shannon Gilbert
A brother-in-law that will be greatly missed.
Michelle Brunet
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies during this difficult time My thoughts are with you Patrick. , Cathy ,Nicole, Michelle
Nancy MacInnis
Karen and Family, I am sorry for your loss, sending hugs and prayers to get you through this difficult time. xo
Shannon Gilbert
Cherish the memories I have with my uncle and aunt. Love you uncle earl. We shall meet again...
Kelly Chenier
Deepest sympathies to all. Losing a parent/grandparent is not easy. Cherish your memories
Maureen and Michael Boisvert
We are so sorry for your loss; thinking of you and your family.
Major General (Ret) Scott Clancy
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family but especially my friend Pat. Thank you to your family on behalf of all who honour him and his service to our nation. We owe him a debt of gratitude for his service to our country and to your family.
Memo of mr Edgar fournier