Dad passed peacefully at Wildpine’s Retirement Residence and the family would like to express their gratitude for the kind and compassionate care that Dad received during this difficult time. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Emma Rose (“Rosie”). He was a kind and gentle man of many passions: an avid skier, a skilled tennis player, a hiker, and a life-long car enthusiast.
As a child, he wanted to build things that people would use. This passion led him to graduate in Civil Engineering from McGill University and he eventually became President of A. J. Graham Engineering, where he built many roads and bridges in the Ottawa Area.
Rosie was the love of his life and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of his life. Daughters: Linda (Lee) and Janet (Damian). Grandchildren: Bruce Barrass (Elisa), Laura (Benjamin) Boyes, Kade Francis; and Great Grandchildren, Lexi and Holly Barrass. His wisdom, dry humour and quiet, humble ways will be deeply missed by his family.
Friends and family are invited to visit on Thursday November 19, 2026 at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa, ON from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by a light lunch. Interment to follow with immediate family members. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated..
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