S.SGT. GLENN JAMES MACPHAIL, RCMP, Retired
PEACEKEEPER
With heavy hearts the family of Glenn James MacPhail announces his peaceful passing at the Smiths Falls Hospital on December 24, 2021 at the age of 75. Glenn was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on January 22, 1946. Predeceased by his parents Rena and Hinson Calabrese, his brother Joey and his grandson Scottie. Glenn was the loving husband and best friend to his wife Karen. He (Daddio) will be sadly missed by his two children, his daughter Jodi Empey, her husband Jeremy and his son Scott MacPhail, his wife Erika. Grandad enjoyed travelling to sports, school events and graduations for his grandchildren Hayden and Allison MacPhail, Lyndsay and Sam Empey. Also survived by his sister Jocelyn (Mark) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, his brother Brent MacPhail of Sarasota, Florida, brother Brian Calabrese (Debbie), sister Beth Calabrese, both in Cape Breton. He will be missed by many relatives and friends here and around the world.
Glenn's life was full. He loved playing golf at The Lombard Golf Course, played hockey with The Old Horsemen, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting his friends at Tim Hortons. He was respected in his community and in the RCMP teaching and mentoring. He served in several postings across Canada and peacekeeping until he retired in 2000. He continued peacekeeping missions around the world but his greatest personal accomplishment besides his children, was receiving his Masters Degree in adult education at St. Francis Xavier University at the age of 68. Glenn loved to talk and tell amazing stories, laugh and joke with his friends and family.
The family is most appreciative of the great care and respect given to Glenn and his family at the Smiths Falls Hospital. The kindness shown by his nurses will never be forgotten.
Family and Friends are invited to a Memorial Service in the Sacred Space of Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Tuesday, January 4th at 1:00 p.m.. For those who cannot attend in person, registration for a livestreaming of the service can be found at https://foveo.stream/beechwood/Glenn-James-MacPhail-1641319200-50402.
Digital Guestbook
Patricia and Ernie. Mulligan
Hugh and Diane Morrison
Glenn was a special friend who is loved by many. He will be missed greatly in Tudor Circle.
Kimberley Murphy
Karen & Family
So sorry to hear about the passing of Glenn. I am going to miss his big smile and our conversations that we had when he came to the Legion.
MulliganErnie aPat
Our deepest sympathy Karen Jody Scott, Glen was a very kind gentle soul a pleasure to know ,RIP ,
Vernon White
My sincere condolences on your loss. Rest In Peace.
Al White
I worked drugs with Glenn in Toronto, he was a great guy. RIP
Linda & Rena
We will miss you brother, you’re always in our hearts. Sincere condolences and love to Karen, Jodi, Scott, Jocelyn & Brent.
Glenn and Susan Keough
So saddened to hear of Glenn's passing. Sending sincere condolences to Karen and family. Big hugs to his family.
Stuart and Karen "Keough) MacDonald
Sorry to hear the news of cousin Glenn’s passing. Condolences to Karen, Jodi, Scott, Brent, Jocelyn, Beth, and Brian.
Gray Eastaugh
“Uncle Glenn” was a true hero in all senses of the word to me. I have such respect and fond memories of every minute I’ve spent with him at Norway Bay. To this day his was one of the coolest people I’ve ever met. He will be missed by all, and my deepest condolences.
Our deepest sympathy to Karen ,Jody and Scott, he was indeed a very warm caring person, RIP Glenn,