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
Dave and Wendy MacPhail
Anita MacLean
So difficult to send words of comfort at such a sad time but know I’m offering prayers for all the MacPhail Famiy members. His smile will be remembered . RIP
Bob & Fran Kaus
Karen & Family
Fran & I are saddened with the passing of Glenn. Glenn will be remembered by everyone who knew him as a sincere, personal, caring, righteous, person to everyone who crossed paths with him and had the pleasure of working with him.
Sincerely Bob & Fran Kraus
Rick, Eleanor, Kyle and Megan Foy
Sincere condolences on your loss . I have fond memories of times spent at the McPhails while paling with Jodi. Glen had a terrific sense of humour and was always very welcoming to us Navan kids. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Pat Dolan
Jodi, Karen, Scott and families sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with you
at this difficult time
Pat Dolan, Smiths Falls Police. Retired
Alex Geddes
Karen,Jodi, Scott, and all the family, Bev and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Glenn. Once we met we never ever were that far apart, we became almost like brothers in many ways sharing the good and the bad times. He was always calm, cool and collected and a great communicator, and highly respected by his colleagues.
Karen, Bev and I will always be there for you.
Rest In Peace dear friend.
Love, Alex and Bev Geddes
Ken and Norma MacPhail
We are heart broken at the news about Glens passing ,I[Norma} wish i could be there for you Karen, Jodi and Scott ,Ken and i are sending a big hug to all of you ,Glen will be missed ,our thoughts and prayers are with you all . RIP Glen, another angel got his wings .
Lori Hewson
Dear Karen, Jodi and Scott-I am so very sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. I was lucky to see him a few years ago after not having seen him in almost 20 years. I have so many wonderful memories from long ago when we were young but they stay with me always. Sending hugs to you and your families. Love Lori and family
Steve Sermet
My condolences and deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Bonnie MacPhail
Sincere condolences on youŕ enormous loss. Rest in peace dear cousin.
So very sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. Dave has many fond memories of Glenn when they were growing up in South Bar. Was great to see him at the MacPhail family reunion. Glenn was a great guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with You Karen and all his family as you go through the days ahead. Sincerely, cousin Dave and Wendy MacPhail.