Lieutenant-Colonel Roy Longbottom, CD (Retired)

Deepest condolences to the Family.
RIP sir! End of Mission till Valhalla.

Col Roy was indeed a great soldier. I was fortunate to be his Regimental Sergeant Major. His leadership ship in the Guards was. “ second to none”. He. Was respected by all the soldiers he led. I kept in touch with him after we both retired from the Guards through email and phone calls. He became good friends and when I got back to Ottawa we shared a pint or two. May he RIP. Deepest sympathies to the family.

Our thoughts are with you and the family!
How wonderful to have shared so many trips around the sun, may all those memories and times shared lighten the kiss!
Xoxo,

Joseph, Ian & Family

My Sympathies to you, Dave, and to Carrie and Zach, and all your family and Dad’s dearest.
Bobbie and Roy reunited must bring you all some comfort.
Sending HUG(E)S round you all.

Dave, was very sorry to read of your loss. I hope, in the days, weeks and months to come, that the memories bring some smiles.

Loved him and Bobbie. They brought up some pretty great kids! My deepest condolences to the remaining family.

Many great memories with Roy and Bobbie. Their presence was always felt. My condolences to you Susan and David and those who loved him. You were blessed with wonderful parents. They are now together again.

Susan and Pierre, and family, my deepest condolences to you all. By all accounts, your Dad and Mom were very special people. May they rest together in peace now, while you cherish a lifetime of memories. Love Allison

Dear Sue,
Your dad can finally rest in peace alongside your mom. You are a testament
to their parenting skills…loving and kind, caring for your dad to the last moment. I remember him as a man full of British wit, the best kind.

While I did not serve under LCC Longbottom when he was CO, I remember meeting him during my GGFG service in the early 80’s. He was a good man, and I especially recall meeting him last year with his family at the Riverside Pub and having some drinks with them. It was a great reminiscing moment about the Regiment, and while he was more frail, I think he really enjoyed the reminiscing, as did his family. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Sir.

Roy and Bobbie have been in my life for many years. My condolences to you Susan and David and your families. Those we love and respect stay in our hearts.

Our sincere condolences to the family.

Roy was respected by everyone he met. Condolences to all his family.

Condolences to the Longbottom family !

I didn’t work directly with Roy at Ottawa Hydro however I suspect he provided great council to the various executives that came and went within Ottawa Hydro.

Dan Ralph

Roy was a dominant force in our lives when we first joined the family known as “Ottawa Hydro”. His professionalism and leadership skills served as template for us going forward and we owe him a debt of gratitude for his assistance and support in those early years. We extent our heartfelt condolences to his family. We will keep him in our prayers.

My heart goes out to you during this painful time. Losing a father is a profound heartbreak, and I hope you find comfort in the love he gave, the memories you shared, and the legacy he leaves behind. Wishing you strength, gentleness, and peace in the days ahead.

Jess

LCol. Longbottom was the regiment’s LCC when I was with the cadet corps and he moved on just after I joined the regiment. When I think of an officer in scarlets and bearskin, the first person that come to mind is him. Such a tall and imposing figure. He was good friends with my parents as well and I always enjoyed chatting with him at various functions. Rest in peace sir.

Roy was such a warm and loving person, the joy in the room having his presence was obvious. Our family’s sympathies to all of you.