Carl was a tall, gentle, kind man with a great sense of family and a fun sense of humor. He was born in Malagash Mine, Nova Scotia and moved to Ottawa in 1950, after meeting his future wife while she was on vacation in Malagash. They were married in Ottawa August 8, 1953.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Gerry (nee O’Brien), daughters Terry (late Clancy Smith) and Carol, brothers-in-law Bert (Cathy) O’Brien, Eddie (Claudette) O’Brien, sister-in-law Ruby (late Pat O’Brien) and many nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by infant daughter Geraldine and parents Edmund and Frances (née Wolf) Long.
He worked at E. B. Eddy for over 40 years, retiring in September 1991. After retirement he enjoyed joining former coworkers at annual golf tournaments and Quarter Century Club receptions. He played euchre on Monday nights with the St. Elizabeth Euchre Club up to the Fall of 2021. Salty air, seafood chowder and lobster rolls made him feel younger during annual visits to Nova Scotia, where he looked forward to spending time with good friends and relatives.
A visitation will be hold on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Visitation, 5338 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON. A reception will be held in the church hal following the Funeral Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Heart and Stroke, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
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