On Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, Jack of Kanata passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. He had a long and successful naval career from his days at Royal Roads Military College in Victoria, British Columbia to his time at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario.
Born on April 30th, 1944, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the eldest child of a military family, they moved several times before moving to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which he always considered home. He graduated from St. Paul's Boys High School in 1962 before leaving for Victoria, British Columbia. In 1964, he then went to the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario, from which he graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. From there, he began his various postings on both the East and West Coasts. He served as a Navigation Officer / Operations Officer. He also taught at the Canadian Forces Fleet Schools on both Coasts. In 1983, he was posted to Ottawa, Ontario, as a Staff Officer at NDHQ. After his retirement, he then attended Carleton University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and computers.
While doing training in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, he met his future wife, Brenda, who was also undergoing basic training. They married in Esquimalt, British Columbia, in 1970. They have two children - Jennifer Mosher of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and John (Tania Levy) of Ottawa, and a grandson Scott Mosher of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He is also survived by his only sister Bonnie Hoyer (Harry) of St. Albert, Alberta, and one brother Paul Little (Christa) of Edmonton, Alberta. He was predeceased by his parents John Franklin Little and Eva Rose Little of Spruce Grove, Alberta, as well as his brothers Bruce and Robert, hi sister-in-law Judy Little, and a niece Patricia Little. He is survived by nieces Catherine and Jaclyn Little and Kristen Hoyer and by a nephew Douglas Hoyer (Maureen Murray) and their son Daniel.
Cremation has taken place and a private inurnment will take place at Beechwood's National Military Cemetery at a later date.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at the Queensway Carleton Hospital's Emergency and Intensive Care Units.
In lieu of floral tributes, a donation to the Heart Institute or the Queensway Carleton Hospital would be appreciated.
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Margit Peltzer
Marleen Shapka
Paul, Christa, Catherine, Jacklyn
Thinking of you and your family .. my deepest sympathy
Trudy Pelzer
My husband Peter and I extend our deepest sympathy to Brenda and the entire Little family on Jack's passing.
Georgie Little and Family
My deepest condolences to Brenda and Family . Also to Paul Krista and girls and Bonnie Harry and family.
Vern Littleǰ
To family and friends sorry for your loss Take care Cousin from Saskatoon
Lisa Macdonald-Faulkner
So very sorry to hear of your dear Dad’s passing. He was truly a legend of Tobin Drive (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) and he will be sorely missed. Sending so much love to Jen, Scott, John, Tania, and Mrs. Little as they navigate their loss.
Love from the East Coast,
Lisa & Greg
Camille Dufour
Sincere condolences to Bonnie, Paul and all the family. Take care.
Thank you for your Service.