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Gerald BOTTING Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Jun. 2 to Jun. 4, 2015.

BOTTING, Gerald "Gerry"
Major (Retired) 2-PPCLI
Peacefully at the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the age of 87 after a long life of dedicated public service. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Joan. He will be fondly remembered by sons Brian (Julie), Geof (Sian) and grandchildren Jim, Brianna, Brittany and Connor. Gerry joined the Canadian Army in 1949 and served with 2 PPCLI in Korea. He fought in the Battle of Kapyong where his Battalion received the U.S. Presidential Unit Citation. His military career continued after Korea as a member of the Canadian Guards. He served on United Nations peacekeeping missions and upon his retirement from the military embarked upon a career in the civil service. After retirement, he continued to be active in the community, including serving as President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #97 and spent many and happy years in Prescott, ON. His many years of dedication to Canada were reciprocated by the wonderful care he received at the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre and the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Friends are invited to visit the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. (east of Vanier parkway) Friday, June 5, 2015 after 10 a.m. The Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. followed by Reception and Interment with Military Honours at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Perley & Rideau Foundation or the True Patriot Love Foundation.


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July 19, 2015

Bonnie Gaylord

Just heard about Gerry's passing. Gerry was a true gentleman and a valued member of the Grenville County Historical Society. He served on our Board of Directors for several years. My condolences to your family.

June 9, 2015

Dan Quinn

Geof, Thinking of you and your family during these difficult days. The good memories will prevail.
Vicki and Dan Quinn

June 9, 2015

orry for you,re loss, thinking of you.
wavey bennett

June 5, 2015

Robert (Bob) Morey LCol. (retd.)

Dear Geoff, Brian and families,

Please accept my condolences on the passing of you father. I met your parents on returning from Germany in 1971, we moved in next door. Joan and Gerry were wonderful neighbours and were a great help to us in settling into our new space. May they rest in peace.

June 5, 2015

Diana Quinn

Geof, my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Diana Quinn

June 4, 2015

Heather Fisher-Tereshyn

Geof, Sian & Jimmy;
Brian, Julie, Brittany, Brianna & Connor
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father and Grandfather. What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind, his loving family. We thank him for his dedicated service to this country. May he rest in peace ...
Heather, Stan and Tim

June 3, 2015

Peter Studer

Brian and family,

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Peter, Gillian, Erica and Ashton Studer

June 3, 2015

Amanda Meighan

Dear Geof,
Please accept my most sincere sympathies as you come to terms with the passing of your father. May you find solace in the love of your friends and family to console you during this time of sorrow.
Deepest sympathies,
Amanda & Sean Meighan

June 3, 2015

Dick Walsh

Geof:
Not able to attend Gerry,s Memorial Service.Gerry had a full & productive life & without Joan for the latter part. Please accept condolences from yours truly & especially from my brother Bernard from Kingston.

Sincerely

Dick Walsh

June 3, 2015

Geof:
Not able to attend Gerry's Memorial service. Gerry had a full & productive life, the latter part without Joan. Please accept condolences from yours truly and especially from my brother who is doing extremely well in Kingston

Sincerely

Dick Walsh

June 3, 2015

Geof
Our thoughts will be with you and your family this week.
We walked your path last year from the Perley to the National Military site and know the emotions that accompany you all. May your Dad rest in peace.
Bill and Pam Langdon

June 2, 2015

Mary Bada

Geoff,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Cherish through memories the times you had together and he'll always be with you.
A big hug,

June 2, 2015

Barbara Stollery

To Geoff, Brian and families -- what a sense of history he brought to your lives. My deepest sympathy for your loss to all of your family. A true Canadian, modest and brave, who believed in freedom.

June 2, 2015

Darlene Poulin

To the family of Gerry and Joan - my sincere sympathies to all of you. I knew your parents very well as I saw them together at Sunday mass at the Perley. I used to get them lunch on Sunday in the Gatineau wing and then periodically, I would take Gerry back to Rideau wing after mass. They were both very special people. Darlene

June 2, 2015

A life well lived. we are thinking of you at this difficult time.

June 2, 2015

Judith Labelle

Thinking of you and your family!

June 2, 2015

David and Vicki McKay

Geof,
Our condolences to your family on the passing of your Dad.
I am sure he left this world very proud to call you and Brian, his sons. God Bless.

June 2, 2015

Marianna McVey

Please accept my sympathy, Geof and family, at this difficult time.

June 2, 2015

Toni Sebaaly

Very sorry for your loss....May he rest in eternal peace by his loving wife's side.

June 2, 2015

Jennette Cardy

I did not know Mr. Gerald Botting but I do know the pain that is felt by family members when they lose a loved one. My heart goes out to Brian, Julie and Connor and all of Mr. Bottings family.

June 2, 2015

Brian & Barbara Beamish

Sorry for your loss Geof. A life well lived.

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