It is with sadness that the family of Friedrich Brinkmann announce his passing three months and a day shy of his 98th birthday. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Martha (nee Witte). Survived by his son Christopher (Jean) and his grandchildren Phillip, Stephanie and Douglas. He will be missed by his niece Christine Brinkmann and her family in Berlin, Germany. Family and friends are invited to Racine, Robert & Gauthier Beauchamp Funeral Home, 47 Denise-Friend, Gatineau (Aylmer) on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life in the chapel of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation – Civic Campus would be greatly appreciated.