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Dennis PHAROAH Obituary
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Dennis William Pharoah, age 49. Loving father of Stephanie and Mark. Caring husband of Kara. Dear son of Lina and Bill Pharoah. Beloved brother of Debbie (Howard Williams) and Jon (Stephanie). Will also be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends may pay respects at the
Kelly Funeral Home, Barrhaven Chapel
3000 Woodroffe Avenue,
Nepean, ON K2J 4G3
613-823-4747
Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday to St. Patrick's Church, Fallowfield for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11 a.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. In Memoriam donations to the United Way or charity of choice appreciated.
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138 Entries
Michel Bedos
October 25, 2023
Dear Dennis, it has been 11 years since your passing and since you were last here in Florida with Stephanie. You were ferrying a plane back up to Ottawa. I remember our conversation well. Stephanie was looking forward to possibly go to London with you on your next trip. Should there be a Heaven, you must be smiling down at us as you fly the plane you love most. I picked up overs the years some of your funny expressions. Whenever I use one I cannot but remember you.
Todd Ross
October 24, 2023
Remebering you & the times we shared.
peter tremblay
October 25, 2022
Dennis, I cannot believe it has been 10 yrs since you left ... I remember getting a call from your caregiver the morning you walked out the back door ... our entire family remembers the good times we spent in Frankenmuth as well as the adventures we experienced during our medical runs up north ...
Todd Ross
October 24, 2022
Hey, Dennis,
It's been 10 years since you've been gone, but you are not forgotten.
Like so many others, I keep fond memories of the aircraft we've flown, the places we went, and the things we saw, did, and learned together.
You were a good mentor, and a good friend. Still miss you, buddy.
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October 27, 2018
Dennis it as been six years and I still think about you on most every flight I fly. I did a lot of flying the last month and you must have been my copilot on some of these flights that I landed to minimums.
An old email of yours showed up in my inbox this week it must have been a sign.
I never could erase your contact in my phone so it shows up once in a while when I do a search nand it reminds me of the great flying we did together.
You would have love my new ride the TBM 850. Like you would have said its a pretty sweet ride or not too shabby.
Here is a photo of the Florida coast for you,
Marc Bourdon
October 26, 2018
Dennis it has been six years. I still remember the last time we saw each other here in Florida, Stephanie was with you. It was a shock to learn of your passing a few short weeks later. I remember all the great times we had flying all over North America and the Bahamas. They are great memories I will remember for the rest of my life. I hope all you journeys are uneventful and full of joy. The kids must be all grown up by now. We all hope they are doing what they love and have wonderful lives ahead. You are not forgotten thus you are always there. Your friend, Michel
Todd Ross
October 24, 2018
Just a note to say you're still remembered with a smile, and with gratitude for your friendship.
Deborah Pharoah-Williams
August 12, 2013
Happy 50th Birthday to my dear brother, Dennis. We think about you and miss you every single day-and definitely on this day, your milestone birthday. I would have loved to have teased you and sent you funny messages but instead my heart just aches. No matter where you are, I feel you close and still want to wish you a very Happy Birthday, Dennis. I hope you're flying freely now and I hope there is lots of cake in Heaven. Love you always. Your sister, Debbie
Dinner out with his mom and sister. We miss you Dennis xx
Deborah Pharoah-Williams
January 6, 2013
Dennis' first set of wheels.
Deborah Pharoah-Williams
January 6, 2013
Peter Tremblay
December 6, 2012
Dennis was my instructor and co-pilot. We started on the 150, then the Cardinal and finally on the Commander. We flew to Halifax for the Tall Ships in 2000, to Washington and several other New England locations, as well as to Atlanta for a 114 Fly-In, to Frankenmuth and many northern Ontario airports dropping off medical staff and equipment. Frankenmuth was special, as it was an annual family gathering and Dennis, for that week-end, would be family. Now retired, I volunteer my IT services. For the Hawk One project (http://www.hawkone.ca/), I was the EA to the PD (former Commanding Officer and Snowbird Lead, LCol Steve Will) which put an original Golden Hawk into Canada's Centenary of Flight celebration. During that time I had the privilege to fly with ‘Swill', and I had an interesting observation. His touch on the controls and manner of flying was very similar to the way Dennis handled an aircraft. And more than once I wondered … ‘could Dennis have been a Snowbird'? I know he certainly could have flown big planes – he came 2nd in his Dash 8 training class. Dennis could fly on the edge or he could fly with standard, classroom control. When we flew on the edge, thru rain, electrical storms (ADFs spinning) and sometimes accompanied with ice, he would reassure me ‘we can do this as long as we have options …'. And as a pilot, that is a basic rule … while the AI can be your best friend, you must always have options. Now, there is one option none of us have.
Fondi Siderson
December 5, 2012
We would like to pass on our deepest condolences to Dennis's family. Our son has played baseball with Mark over the years and Dennis was at every game supporting Mark, enjoying watching the kids play and always went out of his way to stop and say hi.
You will be missed at the Diamond.
Our thoughts are with your entire family at this very tragic time.
The Kudrinkos
December 5, 2012
I learned today of the tragic passing of Dennis. I met Dennis at the WMC last year. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Denise Ross
Dennis and his cousin Coral
December 1, 2012
December 1, 2012
Not a day has gone by when I haven't thought about my brother and how much I miss him. Every celebration, every event, even non-events (like squeezing lemons into my glass of water like he used to do). I miss you so much Dennis. Below is the Eulogy I spoke at his funeral.
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Dennis had the uncanny ability to put people at ease right away. He took an interest. He talked and he listened. He didn't stand on ceremony and he was always, completely and unapologetically himself. It was endearing and it was admirable. Dennis loved people. He loved family. He was a loyal friend and he always made you feel like you were the most important person to him. Dennis was proud of his children and he was one of the most devoted fathers I knew. Years ago, I received an email from Dennis and it was filled with the details of a schedule of things he was doing with his children. Baseball games, hockey, the list went on...I don't know how he fit it all in! The email ended with him asking what he was going to do when they were both grown up. Then he said "Oh well, I'll just have to have grandchildren and start all over again."
Whatever Dennis did, he did it with his whole heart and that resonates in each story and each memory. Somehow things just came alive when he was around. There was certainly no mistaking when Dennis was in a room. You knew when he was there. And if he didn't know you, he made sure you weren't leaving the room before he did know you. People mattered to him. A lot. His love of life and his enthusiasm propelled him forward and it attracted so many devoted friends from all walks of life. He marched to the beat of his own drum and, with Dennis, even seemingly insignificant events became stories and, somehow, those stories always seemed to end in a punch line. He made people laugh and he loved nothing better than seeing the people he loved in a room laughing together. He was a caring, loving, generous soul with a heart of gold. And even during this most difficult time, there has been some laughter in the retellings. And I take great comfort in knowing that the stories will live on, which means my brother will live on in each one of them and in each one of us that he loved. And hopefully as we remember him, we can be inspired to open up to those around us and to give of ourselves more generously, to care as he cared, to give as he gave, and to love as he loved.
I would like to end by reading a few words from a poem called Matthew's Song:
Although death has given me yet another name
I am the same as I have always been
I am no further away from life than life is from itself.
I have done no more than turn a corner,
Cross a bridge, and accept myself
As one who travels lighter...
I live where I have always lived..in the thoughts of others.
I am well...for there is no greater honor than to be carried forward
by those I cherished before I was given another name.
And I am better
Knowing my gifts will journey further by way of gentle hands,...
My light, my love.... my joy.
These gifts, I know will touch the children of tomorrow,
Through all those whom I have loved.
We have always been one...
We are not more separate now
Than when we walked together beneath the stars.
I am here, beside you,...
Yes, I am here where I have always been..
within the promises I have kept, ...the dreams I have shared and within the hearts of those
who I carry with mine.
I am here, because this is my home...and this is the place where I can always be found...
Right here where I am loved..
Right here, next to you.
Proudly wearing his 2012 Ottawa Marathon medal
December 1, 2012
Dennis with his mom and sister back in the day
November 30, 2012
A few pre-race snacks and smiles on the market with Dennis-May 2012
November 28, 2012
Army Run Half Marathon Sept 12
November 21, 2012
Mom and Dad with Dennis
November 20, 2012
November 18, 2012
I would like to pass my deepest condolences to Dennis' family and friends. I just met Dennis this past summer at the Running Room and he will be missed. He was very determined as a runner and we will miss his "running style" with water bottles in his hands and talks of chocolate milk at the finish line.
We will remember Dennis.
~Sarah
November 18, 2012
It came as a shock filled with sadness when I found out that Dennis passed away after an unfortunate accident.
Dennis ran and trained with us at the Running Room. For the most part he was quiet but very inquisitive when a topic
of interest caught his attention at a clinic or when we ran with a group.
His unique clothing fashion during practice runs with two or more bottles of water in his hands or deep pockets along with his talent and performance at the Army 1/2 marathon race last September distinguished him as an amazing athlete and a wonderful person to know.
My deepest condolences to his family.
We will miss him. He was unique and truly an original.
Gerry
Ottawa Half Marathon-May 27 2012 -finished under 2 hours. So proud of him.
November 18, 2012
Toronto Summer 2010 with his sister, brother and cousins
November 18, 2012
Julie
November 17, 2012
Very saddened and shocked to hear of Dennis' passing. My deepest condolences to his family. I only had the pleasure of knowing Dennis a very short while after meeting him early this past summer at the Running Room. He was training for a half-marathon but joined our marathon group several times for a run or a clinic talk. Dennis was friendly, likeable, easy to talk with, and a talented runner with a unique style all his own. His love of flying and family were truly evident. We welcomed him to join our group any time. His presence is missed.
Philippe St-Pierre
November 17, 2012
Dennis,
Your smile and enthousiasm are still engraved in my thoughts. I had the immense privilege to share flight hours and trips with you, we then became friends. Who could not become friend with Dennis after spending some time with him! Not only were you extremely knowledgeable, your sense of humour and good spirit were contageous. Life and flying have this thing in common, they have their hazards, their lots of sunshines and storms, In many ways you brought sunshine to our hearts. May you rest in peace, may your spirit shine on us forever. You will be deeply missed.
Sharing a drink with my brother a few nights before the marathon/half marathon
November 13, 2012
With his brother Jon and sister Debbie at mom and dad's 50th-May 26 2012
November 13, 2012
Leslie Farrington
November 13, 2012
Jon, your eulogy was beautiful. I'm so very sorry about his loss. I wish there were something I could say to take away the pain. What comforts me in moments like this, and I pass it on to you, is the knowledge that every bit of energy that your brother ever gave off, every Btu of heat, every vibration, is still around you and will never fade. Every time he looked at your face, all the photons that ever bounced off you were gathered in his eyes and became electromagnetically charged neurons whose energy will go on forever. In the words of those far more intelligent than myself, your brother isn't gone - his energy is simply less orderly. There's my nerdy way of saying that he'll always, always be with you.
Jon Pharoah
November 13, 2012
This is the text of the eulogy I spoke at my brothers service. The funeral home will not allow me to post it on their site without the permission of the family member who is the site administrator. My requests have so far not been acknowledged so I shall post it here.
'...Out of the mountain of despair, a pebble of hope'. These words were spoken by Martin Luther King, Jr. When my brother was 16 days old. These are words that have resonated with millions, but to me they are for my brother.
Neil Young may still be searching for a heart of gold, but my brother found his. His children and his flying. And from that flowed a beauty, a purity, and a presence that could fill a room and wrap people up in a warm blanket.
My brothers life is not without contradictions, he often seemed extraordinarily comfortable with himself... So comfortable that he could attend a running clinic and go jogging in a button up shirt and winter boots. Happily pointing the finger at himself by pointing out that the others in the clinic dressed funnily. It was this seeming comfort, I think, that enabled Dennis to be embraced by people from all walks of life. He would do anything to fill a room with people - no matter the cost to himself. He never hesitated to ask questions to get to know people - even complete strangers - often to the embarrassment of those around him, but almost always to their benefit. But I think this was rooted in a deep and perpetual need for acceptance.
He wanted to know everything for the pure wonder of it, never to judge or to gain advantage
People didn't just accept you, Dennis, they respected you, they loved you and they were inspired by you.
This same need also drove him to learn everything about that in which he was engaged. He worked relentlessly to know the rules, and to know the details. Whether it was baseball, hockey, curling, any aircraft he might fly or any regulation he might encounter. The reading and the research was hard for him, but it served those around him so well. It also brought some order to the chaos around him. Chaos that he ironically spent much of his time trying to create.
He created it with his childlike and contagious enthusiasm and wonder in all things. He didn't stand on ceremony, he simply did things. He did everything, and he was happiest when that included lots of family and friends. Just as learning the rules was a challenge, so was learning a language. Dennis never learned French, our mother's mother tongue, but he understood and even embodied 'Joie de vivre'.
He would walk to the end of the earth for his family and friends and in my case he literally did. Coming to my wedding, he walked right past a prominent Bermuda hotel perched on the highest point of land where the island is less than a kilometre wide. A hotel that was already familiar to him. The walk around the island and back up the other side must have added an hour to his walk, yet when he arrived he was only ecstatic that we were together.
My brother was also a computer innovator, buying his first computer not long after the apple I was created in 1976. He was as much a presence in the computer groups of the late seventies as he was now in organizations like COPA. He must have been one of the first people to use computers in education, writing a program to quiz him on the three letter airport codes of all the airports in North America. (He should have made an app for that). He wanted to learn these in his quest to become an air traffic controller. A pursuit he undertook at the wrong time. I am truly inspired, though, with how he managed to create a dream job combining his passion for flying with his expertise in computers and in air traffic control to work to improve the safety of air travel globally.
I have heard people call him Mr Magoo and I think that is appropriate. He could frustrate you to no end, and you could only love him for it, because it was never out of malevolence. it was instead an expression of who he was and a way of engaging those he loved.
My brother was a Great Dad, a Great instructor and a great pilot. A great dad because he walked to the end of the earth for his children, A great instructor because it was a passion. A great pilot, in part, I think, because he was afraid of heights.
Sadly, he climbed a mountain that was far too high, and when he found out that he could not fly, it was too late.
But in the most important of ways it is not too late.
I ask you all to look into your lives with Dennis and to that important way in which he touched or inspired you. That thing that will live inside of you and that you may pass on to others. In short, your pebble of hope. And if you can, I ask that you find a way to share that with me, because taken together this will make an enduring mountain of hope.
Halifax 2010, Dennis was always curious...
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Dennis, You were a fine co-pilot on our CA trip spring 2010.
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Myrtle Beach 2009
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Douglas, GA 2009
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Atlanta will never be the same without you Dennis !
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Regina, Feb 2012
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Dennis and friends, Sun & Fun 2000
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Enter caption (optional)Have a nice flight Dennis, I miss you.
Marc Bourdon
November 6, 2012
Mitchell Loeb
November 6, 2012
Kara, Stephanie & Mark:
Please accept my condolences. I just heard the news and am in shock. Dennis was a keen and meticulous airman and teacher, helping me through type ratings and instrument flying. He showed me the magic of my modern instrument panel. He co-piloted with me on several trips to the caribbean and taught me the how to think sahead, be prepared and anticipate problems.
I am a better and safer pilot for having known him over the last 15 years, and will miss him.
Poylyn Francis
November 5, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with the family, will always remember his deep voice at school council meetings.
November 5, 2012
There aren't a lot of people who I truly consider as family, but you are one of them. One of my fondest memories is finding out you ran a half marathon with fig newtons in one pocket and pretzels in the other. That's just the kind of awesome guy you were. Dinners won't be quite the same, no one to put an insane amount of lemon slices in water with. You helped turn me into the hockey fan I am today, you took me to my first game. I wish we could have gone to many more, though I still can't understand or agree with your choice of teams.
Blake Reid
November 2, 2012
Wishing all the best to the Pharoah family. I first met Dennis over 25 years ago at the Ottawa Flying Club where he was an instructor. I'm not sure if I ever flew with him, maybe once on a checkout long ago but Dennis was always around somewhere. Teaching next door at OAS on the Katana's and then freelancing.
Then he was towing gliders out at Kars while I did the same. Of course, Kara was out there learning to fly gliders at the same time. I would keep in touch maybe once a year by phone. Dennis was always enthusiastic about general aviation aircraft and one of its biggest supporters. Every time I talked to him, it seemed like he was flying in some very cool airplane to some cool location.
Always friendly and keen to talk, he is a good hearted person in my experience and so is Kara.
It is difficult to find the right words to say sometimes but I guess the best I can do is say thank you to both of you just for being you.
Jack Tobin
November 1, 2012
I had the privilege of flying with Dennis on several occasions. He was genuinely a good man and a great pilot. My deepest and sincere condolences to his family. Rest in peace Dennis.
Anna Cushman
November 1, 2012
To the Pharoah Family - I was so very shocked to hear the news - and tremendously sad. I met Dennis 13 years ago at a sound/audio/filtering course ... I was new in accident investigation (in the US) and was wondering who the guy in the back was (the one who kept asking the really pointed questions!)... Dennis was so friendly and engaging - we chatted about aviation, then over the years, our kids' youth ice hockey, baseball, experiences.. etc... He will truly be missed in the small, but international, accident investigator recorder family... Our meetings will just not be the same... My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anna Cushman (US FAA)
Sig Moeller
October 31, 2012
My heart goes out to your family Dennis, thanks to my loving sister in Ottawa I have heard the tragic news, we were all young pilots and those memories will live forever, taken to young, God will watch over your family, as will 661 Prescott Squadron :(
October 31, 2012
Lea Tiszai-Wild
October 30, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dennis will be greatly missed.
Darrell Buck
October 30, 2012
I have known Dennis for over twenty years since he first arrived and worked with me at the TSB. Dennis had a love for flying that could not be denied, sharing with me many great stories of his aviation adventures. In later years, our two sons played hockey on together and now they are friends. I appreciate the many times Dennis called and then dropped by to pick up my son and take a car load of boys to see the 67's play. The boys would have lots of enjoyment calling the open line radio station and answering trivia questions on the way home from the game.
Dennis, you have gone too soon and the world is now a lonelier place.
Kara, Stephanie and Mark, our thought and prayers are with you.
Darrell, Gwen, Chris and Ben
Janis Wiebe
October 30, 2012
To All Dennis's family & friends i'm sorry for you lose. Dennis was a lovable, friendly person & i know he will be missed by all whose life he touched. J Wiebe (WMC)
October 30, 2012
Kara, Stephanie and Mark,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that my family and I have you in our prayers and that we are thinking about you during this sad time. We will always hold fond memories in our hearts.
Allison, Morgan and Matthew McSheffrey
October 30, 2012
Kara, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to you, Stephanie and Mark as go go through this most difficult time. May your family and friends along with your special memories help ease the grief.
Love, Don & Betty
Jessica Beraldin
October 30, 2012
Dear Kara,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I will be dedicating my prayers to you and your family tonight at my prayer group. Know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
Nancy da Silva
October 30, 2012
Kara, Stephanie and Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
October 29, 2012
Kara and family, i was very saddened to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Cathy O'Brien, Kanata
Joanne and Gilbert
October 29, 2012
Dearest Dennis, at walking group, I always enjoyed our chats while walking(when you walked that is!!) We missed your presence over the past few weeks and now, you shall not be entertaining us on Tuesdays. Joanne and I know you were going through very rough times and many are the evenings we included you in our prayers. You were too young and full of zest to leave, of all things, in a car accident!! We heard no one was hurt but that is not true... many people are hurting as I write this and your absence will be noticed by all. Met a few people at the funeral home and all had great stories about you always being ready to help, to lend a hand, to coach, to scrape the local rink clean(and flood it endlessly) but mostly of your infectious enthusiasm in anything you did. The photos we saw on the screen tonight sure said a lot about you and there was a light in your eyes in all of them. I know I will remember you as a guy trying to do his best to make a difficult situation better and not giving up until you found various ways of attacking the problem. Many thanks for offering your friendship to us and may God hold you in His hands now and forever.
Blessings to you and, of course, to all those you leave behind. Blue skies to you Dennis!!
Daniel Cadieux
October 29, 2012
Kara,
My sincere condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. God Bless
October 29, 2012
We never know how many people are in our corner and can lend a hand when something causes hurt and pain. I hope that Dennis' family knows that we share your pain at this time. May Dennis find a new plane in heaven and fly to his hearts content.
Alan Witkin South Windsor, Connecticut
Kevin Shannon
October 29, 2012
Kara, Mark and Stephanie,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that I'm thinking and praying for you.
Manon van Riel
October 29, 2012
Dennis had a contagious energy...My thoughts and prayers are with the Pharoah family. God bless you.
Mike Graham
October 29, 2012
Kara,Mark and Stephanie
It is with great sadness that I hear about Dennis' passing.Always a presence at the EN baseball games as he would make his rounds talking to the parents and sharing his goodies. He had a thirst for adventure, a pilot,and avid cyclist,runner and family man.
Remember the good times
Martha Dougherty
October 29, 2012
The Students and staff at Mother Teresa High School are holding Stephanie and Mark, and the entire family,in our hearts and prayers. Peace to all of you.
Chantal Doucet, St. Rita's
October 29, 2012
So sorry for your loss, Kara, Stephanie and Mark. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Graeme MacWilliam
October 29, 2012
Over many years, I worked with Dennis analysing radar data of aircraft incidents for the Transportation Safety Board. Dennis was a tenacious individual who rolled up his sleeves and really dug in, to figure out what happened and why. He never shied away from asking the detailed questions that got to the root of an issue.
Dennis always had a big smile and great character, and was a good friend.
I miss him and will always remember him fondly.
Suzanne (sam) Keefe-Byrne
October 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Pharoah family at this most difficult time. I will always cherish my memories of a wonderful kind and funny man who encouraged a nervous young private pilot to go for her instructor rating in the face of her fears. Dennnis your kindness will never be forgotten and you will be sorely missed by everyone lucky enough to have known you.
October 29, 2012
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John and Carolyn, Danny and Davey Cooper
Jonathan Rotondo
October 29, 2012
We had the pleasure of dining with Dennis at the most recent RFC wings dinner...and I had fun taking his questions at a recent COPA talk. His passion, enthusiasm and love for aviation was apparent and contagious. Even though I met him only a few times, he left quite an impression. Our condolences to your family during this difficult time.
TSB Montreal
October 29, 2012
Our thoughts are with the Pharoah family in this difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
Lira Buschman
October 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pharoah family during this difficult time
Marc Bourdon
October 29, 2012
Dennis, my co-pilot, my aviation menthor and my very good friend, I will miss you a lot...
Since the day I know you, you've been a part of my passion: aviation.
You have tough me flying IFR. With all your good advices and methods, I learned how to be a better pilot everytime I fly.
You've always been a great companion to all the training sessions, flyins and seminars that we've been to.
From Maxville to Toronto, the Maritimes, Vancouver, California, Florida or anywere in between across North America.
You were always ready for a new flight expedition... And we never got lost with your good flight experience.
But suddenly, lost in your own world, you took a different road that will unfortunately never bring you back home...
You left behind the memories of a "good man" that always tried "his best" in everything he did.
I just want to thank you Dennis for everything and I will always keep a place for you in my hearth and in my plane.
Flying will never be the same without you. See you in the sky as the shiniest star!
Kara, I will like to pay my sincere respect and condoleance in these hard times to you, Mark and Stephanie.
Dennis was always generous and was always taking about the love of his life, you and the childrens.
Marc and Lucie Bourdon
Deborah Pharoah-Williams
October 29, 2012
Dennis, you are deeply and sorely missed. You were the most generous man ever and it's clear how many lives you have touched. We had so many more races left to run and I will think of you every second of the January race in Bermuda as I carry you with me every step. No family gathering will ever be the same but you will be there in every shared story and every laugh. I know Heaven is a livelier place lately but I can't tell you how much we miss you here. Your loving sister, Debbie
Brian MacDonald
October 29, 2012
Dennis was a colleague of mine. He had an incredible zest for aviation and an innate sense of curiosity; both excellent assets in our line of work. He was one of those persons who lit up the room with his personality. My sincere condolences,
Sheryl Hunt
October 29, 2012
As an avid supporter of local sports, I got to know Dennis during my tenure with the Ottawa 67's Hockey Club. He was a good man with an easy smile - always a pleasure to deal with. My prayers and condolences go out to his family as they traverse this difficult terrain.
Maria Leigh-Bennett
October 29, 2012
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Robert, Victoria Taylor and I are praying for you.
Richard, Maria, Taylor, Victoria and Robert Leigh-Bennett
October 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pharoah family in this very difficult time. May God bring you comfort.
Steven Henderson, TSB (Gatineau)
October 28, 2012
Dear Kara, Stephanie and Mark:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all after this tragedy.
Balwant, Christine and Daniel Tuana
Abraham Sudhakar
October 28, 2012
Dear Kara and the kids,
Our family's deepest condolences and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time.
May God grant you all comfort and peace at this time.
Dennis was a great volunteer helping out Mark's baseball teams and the league in a number of ways. He will be remembered for his service.
Oonagh Elliott
October 28, 2012
I remember Dennis as a keen commercial and instructor candidate in the 80's working up to an experienced pilot/instructor today. He was then, and now, keen to share his wealth of knowledge with others, and when necessary,would ask tough questions to which he expected sensible answers! I know he was an inspiration to many aspiring pilots.
October 28, 2012
Kara and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I remember Dennis as being a very keen and knowledgeable commercial pilot and instructor candidate. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge and helping others learn. He also asked tough questions to which he expected sensible answers!
Alana McNamara-Uguccioni
October 28, 2012
So very sorry for your loss, Kara, Stephanie and Mark. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
October 28, 2012
Dear Madame Pharoah,
We were so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your husband. You and your family are in our family's thoughts and prayers.
Anthony & Alexander Urbisci
Don & Anita and Darren Herweyer
October 28, 2012
Dear Mark, Stephanie and Kara,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We shared some great laughs and stories with Dennis over the years. We will all certainly miss his presence around the ball diamond. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Hyett
October 28, 2012
I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of my long time friend Dennis aka "Radar". I've known Dennis for more than 25 years having first met him in ATC college. Think I probably saw him have his first beer. We had great times in those days. Some of my most memorable and I always remember Dennis with his big grin and eager cheeriness. Dennis left ATC but we never lost touch with him. Nobody I have ever known was better at keeping touch with old friends. What I know about Dennis is he loved his family deeply, he valued the friendships he made along the way and he loved to fly. Dennis has emailed me every month for as long as I can remember to pass along flying stuff. He always called when he came to Brantford. I will miss him. He had a gentle soul and a giant heart. He has left us too soon . My deepest condolences to all his family.
Hobbs Family
October 28, 2012
Kara, Stephanie and Mark,
Please accept our condolences for your loss. We are shocked and saddened to hear of Dennis's sudden passing. As you know we were not only neighbors at one time but also actively involved in the Little League Baseball community. I'll never forget how I met Dennis. We had just moved into our new home in Barrhaven and one day while looking out back, I see this guy walking back and forth with a metal detector. It was Dennis, he was bound and determined to locate the survey pins because we were getting ready to build fences. I do recall he found a bunch of cans and other stuff the builders left behind but he could never find those pins. With respect to Little League, Dennis was an avid fan of the game and a valued volunteer for many years and I for one will miss running into him on the ball fields. Reading this guest book it's easy to see that Dennis is certainly loved and cherished by many people in our community from many different walks of life. He will be missed and remembered.
Kim, Wayne, Chris and Mallory Hobbs
With Dennis after my 1st solo, 1998.
Todd Ross
October 28, 2012
Vincent Charbonneau
October 28, 2012
I have known Dennis for many years and shared several adventures with him both in the air and on the ground. He was a skilled pilot and a passionate person always looking for the next challenge.
Kara, Stephanie and Mark our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Vince,Sheila and family.
October 28, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to you Kara, Mark and Stephanie. Dennis will truly be missed at the baseball diamond. You are in our daily prayers.
Joanne, Randy and Taylor Cook
Sara Giaccone
October 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. God bless.
Barbara Holford-Walker
October 28, 2012
My thoughts are with Dennis' family during this most difficult time.
David Hamilton
October 28, 2012
Very saddened and shocked to hear of Dennis' passing. Our deepest condolences to his family from ours.
Michael Stieber
October 28, 2012
I have known Dennis for 18 years and always admired his boundless enthusiasm for flying and his competence as a pilot. He taught me IFR and I taught him gliding, and we shared a number of memorable adventures in the air. Dennis, I will miss your friendship on the ground, but your spirit will always be with me in the air.
Doug Barnes
October 27, 2012
Dennis was a special member of our yearly curling group. He is gone from our sight but not from our memory. We enjoyed his conversations each year and will miss his presence. Our deepest sympathies to his family. Doug and Sharon Barnes, Karlene and John Cooper, Dan and Virginia Risebrough Barnes and Gary and Cindy Patterson
October 27, 2012
My endless thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Memories to be cherished. Please forget the things that must be forgotten and only remember the 'VERY BEST.' WITH MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES Diana Bedos
October 27, 2012
We got to know Dennis a bit over the years at the annual Air Traffic Controllers Bonspiel. He was so friendly, smart, and interesting to talk to. Our condolences for his family.
- Tom and Tracy Cooper
Emily Burt
October 27, 2012
To All Pharoah family
So sorry to hear about Dennis' passing. My sincere condolonces.
I met Dennis at the Parent Teacher Council at Mother Teresa and also got to know him at the Ottawa 67s games. He was a wonderful person to know. He had a contageous smile. May he rest in peace.
Mike and Maria Stott
October 27, 2012
Dennis was one of those rare larger than life characters. Always engaging to be around, a great teacher and a source of inspiration to anyone involved in aviation. The news was a terrible shock. The world will seem a lesser place without him.
Barbara Greer
October 27, 2012
Thoughts and prayers going out to the Pharoah family at this difficult time. May memories of special times shared help to bring you peace. The Mosley Family
Carolyn Malek
October 27, 2012
Very sorry to learn of your dear son's passing...
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