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.
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Murielle L. LeBlanc Sutherland
Heidi Gastmeier
Scott, Erika, Jodi, Jeremy, Karen and the rest of the family you are in our hearts and prayers. Such a sad loss. Love Heidi, Brian and Mackenzie xox
Gene and Judy Nowiski
Dear Karen, Scott and Family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dearly loved husband, father and grandfather, Glenn. We were filled with sadness upon hearing this news, as he was one of the most special people you could ever hope to meet. We know his warmth and kind nature and his infectious smile will be missed, but never forgotten by all who knew him.
Ian MacDonald
I am deeply saddened to learn of Glens passing and offer sincerest condolences to his family and many other friends. Glen was a wonderful friend and colleague and a natural educator. He will be missed, may he rest in peace.
John and Carol Gilchrist
We were fortunate enough to have Glenn and Karen come into our lives when Scott married our daughter Erika. Over 25 years we have been blessed to have been part of this family.
He was a husband, father, grandfather, father in law and friend all of which he embraced fully. His love for his family was always on display.
In more recent years his strength and positive outlook was inspiring and heartwarming to all who witnessed it.
There is surely a special place for you to Rest In Peace.
John and Carol Gilchrist
Ron and Bev Labelle
Karen and family: Bev and I were saddened to hear of Glenn's passing.
Although I have known Glenn for only a few years, I have fond memories of him from Lombardy United and the gatherings there. Perhaps most memorable though is the making of those 25 (soon to become 85) infamous backscratchers in your garage. We had alot of laughs out there while you and the ladies were inside painting them.
Please accept our condolences at this sad time.
Keith & Pauline Anderson
We are so very sorry that Glen has left us. He was a real gentleman and a good friend. We will certainly miss him. We hope to be able to see you tomorrow.
Keith and Pauline
Dwight and Dianne McCallum
Dear Karen and family. We were so saddened to learn of Glenn' s passing. No words can describe the hurt and pain you must be going through. Glenn was a phenomenal person who always had time for everyone. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult times. Love Dwight and Dianne
Judy Turner
My deepest sympathy to you Karen and your family.
May he Rest In Peace.
Valerie Hopkins
Cousin Glenn was a great guy, he will be missed by family and friends.
My condolences to Karen and family.
Our family is so sadden by the passing of our dear friend Glenn. He was a wonderful human being and it was a privilege to be his friend. Our deepest condolences to Karen, Jodi, Scott and their families.