

Dad (affectionately known as Papa) passed away at his beloved homestead where he spent a beautiful weekend surrounded by family and friends. He is predeceased by his wife Mary of 66 years. Children: Terry (Louise); Lynn (Danny); Mary Lou (Ron); Julie; Sandy (Brent); Joey; Karen (Chris). He is survived by 12 adoring grandchildren: Jennifer; Kenny; Lisa; Kyle; Jamie; Katie; Kevin; Chandler; Morgan; Abby; Justyn and Trystan. Also survived by 11 great grandchildren: Matty; Addy; Ellie; Isla; Wesley; Bennett; William; Henry; Jacob; Jason and Cody. Survived by siblings: Gerry, Jean and Clarence. Predeceased by siblings: Victor and Carl. Survived by sisters-in-law Bonnie and Lynn and brothers-in-law: Brian, Dale and Kenny as well as 42 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Harry and Maime and in-laws Joseph and Agnes.
Dad was the greatest storyteller and lived a full life doing what he loved right until the very end. Aptly known as the "King of Vanier", Kavanaugh’s Esso and his time building a true empire with his family by his side brought him the best years of his life; as well as his time spent on the farm with his right hand man, Brian Brown. The farm wouldn’t have been possible without you Brian and we are forever grateful for your loyalty, love, and support all these years. Papa's stories and sayings will live on forever. Mom has been waiting for you. To the best man we had the honour to call “Ours”. Love from all your family.
He rode off into the sunset at the farm, his way with his boots on.
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road), Ottawa on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 6 pm - 9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Malachy’s Church, 3889 Route 315, Mayo, Quebec on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 11 am. Interment Our Lady of Light Cemetery, Route 315, Blanche, Quebec. A reception will follow at La Domaine de l`Ange Gardien, 1031 chemin Pierre Laporte, l`Ange Gardien after 1 pm. In memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.
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