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
Wendy Camber & Ron Lambert
Diane & Larry Ward
Words cannot begin to express our sorrow for the loss of Glenn. Our Heartfelt Sympathy Karen to you, Jodi and Scott.
Diane & Larry Ward
Sterling and Collette Seward
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Glenn. Our deepest condolences to Karen and family. Glenn will be remembered as a kind and gentle man.
John Tait
Dear Karen and Family - Both Carol and I, were, saddened to hear of Glenn’s passing. He was a kind and honourable man. Keeping you in our thoughts.
Jane Graham
So sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Condolences to you & your family
Don and Louise Fellows
Our deepest condolences Karen to and your family. Keep your wonderful memories close to help you through this difficult time.
William Stocker, Chief of Police (retired)
To Glenn’s family. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. He was an accomplished outstanding Police Officer and a true gentleman.
Len Doucette
My sincere condolences to Karen, Jodi,Scott and Glenn’s entire family!
As a fellow Cape Bretoner, Glenn and I had many good times and many laughs! We spent time together in Regina and at the CPC. Glenn always had time for everyone and was truly interested in their conversation! He was a true gentleman and as they say home you couldn’t find a finer man than Glenn. I am so thankful to have known him. Glenn had so so many friends and will be greatly missed!
Glenn -you fought the great fight! God bless You! Rest In Peace!
Francine Chabot
My most sincere condolences to Karen and family. I worked with Glenn and he was the nicest person to work with, a real gentleman and so respectful of others around him. May he Rest In Peace and all the best to Karen and family.
Andy & Cassie Bradford
Our sincere condolences and sympathies to the entire family
Sincere, heartfelt sympathies - hoping you finest memories help to ease your sadness ???