It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Mr. Richard Gervais, on November 3, 2026, at the age of 72. He was the son of the late Fidele Hachey and the late Georgette (Gervais) Buchanan. He was the loving husband of Danielle Bertrand.
Other than his wife, he leaves to grieve his son, Jean-Paul Gervais; his sisters: Lorraine (the late Roger), Mickie (Gary), brother-in-law, Pierre, sister-in-law, Nicole (Paul) and Nathalie, his niece Julie (Gilles); friends: Jean-Pierre (Agnes) Chartrand, Murray (Colette) MacLaren, as well as many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends and many fellow musicians.
He was predeceased by his brother Joe and his sisters, Lise, Emily, and Celine (the late Roy).
The family would like to thank The Ottawa Hospital General Campus for the wonderful care received.
On November 21, 2026, the family will be receiving condolences starting at 1:00 PM at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Road, Ottawa, followed by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 1:30 PM.
In memory of Richard, donations to The Ottawa Heart Institute or the General Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
