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Revisit the obituaries written by the Ottawa Citizen this year about change makers who inspired, challenged, and have left their mark on the city.
Published Dec 27, 2024 • Last updated 7 minutes ago • 2 minute read
In 2024, Ottawa Citizen journalists wrote 17 obituaries.
These stories showcase the remarkable lives of people who have made unique and lasting impacts on both the city of Ottawa and Canada at large.
Included in this list: a beloved high school science teacher, an architect who was a prominent force in dozens of city planning decisions and landmarks that have shaped the national captial city, a trailblazing physicist and feminist who fought for abortion rights in Canada, and a man who kept football alive in Ottawa.
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We tip our cap to Ottawa Citizen alumni, WW11 veterans, politicians and a woman who has inspired our city in recent years though her bravery and positivity.
Did you lose someone you loved this year? Tell us about your person and their legacy in the comment section at the bottom of this post.
Obituary: The inspiring marathon of Sindy Hooper
‘A true civic giant’: Former regional chair Andy Haydon, 1933-2024
Beloved teacher Roger Taguchi was the ‘whirlwind’ of Hillcrest High
Gay Cook (1930-2024) championed Ottawa’s culinary community through her columns
Obituary: Ottawa Citizen wine writer Peter Ward championed great bottles
Obituary: Scientist, violinist, ballet dancer Patricia Taylor played key role in the ‘Canadian Caper’
Obituary: Perth’s André Hissink (1919-2024) a ‘true hero’ of the Second World War
‘A REALLY, REALLY KIND MAN’: Remembering former Ottawa Rough Riders owner Bernie Glieberman (1939-2024)
Obituary: Journalist Courtney Tower, dean of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, 1932-2024
Obituary: Blodwen Piercy was a pioneering physicist, feminist and activist
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Obituary: Kathleen Walker (1946-2024) the ‘Duchess’ of the Ottawa Citizen newsroom
Obituary: Bryan Wannop decorated for bravery while working in hot spots for CIDA, UN
Obituary: Dunrobin farmer Leo Muldoon became the face of the 2018 tornado
Roland ‘Roly’ Armitage (1925-2024): Normandy veteran dies just days after D-Day anniversary
Obituary: Architect Stig Harvor (1929-2024) designed pool at 24 Sussex, Sparks Street Mall
Obituary: ‘Spider man’ Charles Dondale wrote books, papers, poems about spiders
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