Maurice NADON

Maurice NADON

Maurice NADON Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 22, 2009.
Commissioner R.C.M.P. (Ret'd) NADON, Maurice J. Peacefully on December 21, 2009 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Madeleine Desrosiers, Loved Father of Suzanne Nadon (Rick Metcalfe) and Bob Nadon (Kerry Lee), Grandchildren Jeremy Shield (Alexandra), Michael Cianci (Helene), Julia Cianci (Steve), Dennis Nadon (Alicia), Jonathan Cianci (Kathleen), Tanya Nadon, Rebekah Walker (Jim), Andy Metcalfe (Ashley-Rose), Dave Metcalfe, and great grandson Raiden Walker. Brother of Madeleine Belec (Maurice), and Lilian Marion (late Maurice) and Gary Nadon (Maureen). Fondly remembered by many nephews and nieces. Godfather to Claire Nadon of Montreal, QC. Born in Mattawa and honoured in their museum, Maurice J Nadon was the 16th Commissioner of the R.C.M.P. He enlisted on January 3rd, 1941. He became an officer in 1958, serving in Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Toronto and finally at Head Quarters Ottawa, where he became Commissioner in 1974. He cherished foremost his years in Criminal Investigations calling them the best years of his life in the Force. He was always a favorite among all ranks, a truly gentle, strong, humble and powerful leader, championing education for all policing, and opening the new Canadian Police College in 1976. The RCMP was his second family, and through his 32 years of retirement he kept in regular contact, attending many mess dinners at the Officer's, NCO's and Constable Messes. In retirement he lived his dream of building a log cottage at Whisky Bay where he spent his summers with his family and friends. He is thankful to all staff at the Riverview Heights Residence in Pembroke for their care, excellent facilities and good humour in the last year of his life. Visitation will be at the Beechwood Cemetery at 280 Beechwood Avenue on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday 23rd from 9-11 a.m. followed by a service in the Beechwood Sacred Space at 2 p.m. Reception to follow. Private family interment at a later date.

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Maurice Nadon

February 9, 2010

I did not know him very well but I did meet him one day while I was living in Toronto. It just happened that I received some mail that somehow came to me because I have the same name, Maurice J. Nadon. At this moment, today, I just happened to get on the internet to check new entries about my name and I ended on this site. It was a shock for me to read that he passed away in Dec. 2009. My condolences to all his family. When I met him we established at that time that we actually were related.

David Gallant

January 4, 2010

Our condolences to the Nadon family on the passing of Commr. Nadon. He was a great Canadian and a beloved member of the RCMP. I had the distinct pleasure of Meeting he and Madame Nadon in 1974 in the NWT where he was touring. Easy to speak to, he was a common man who did a great deal to bring the RCMP into what it is today. We owe a great deal to Commr Nadon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness.

Dave Gallant

Frank WILSON

January 1, 2010

Very sorry to hear of Commr. Nadon's passing. My wife Florence and I met him and his wife when they visited Stony Rapids Detachment in 1974.I was impressed with his down-to-earth manner and was sorry we couldn't catch any fish that day. He was a very effective Commissioner and was well thought of by those who had contact with him.

Frank W. Wilson, x-Sgt. 22720

alan scott

December 30, 2009

To the Nadon Family,

My heartfelt condolences on your great loss. Monsieur Nadon was the young officer who swore me in in Montreal in 1962 and has remained a fond memory for me. He will always remain so.

Robert Kempf

December 28, 2009

Our sincere condolences.

December 26, 2009

To the Nadon Family,

Our heartfelt thoughts go out to you as you deal with the loss of a loved one.

I was so proud to have served with your father who was more than just a Commissioner to me. He was such an upstanding man in every way imaginable. My wife Gladys and I will miss his infectious smile and friendly manner.

Jim Walker, C/Supt. (Ret.)

Teresa Aysan

December 24, 2009

December 24, 2009
Dear Suzanne, Rick, Bob, Kerri and families,
I have so many fond memories of your dad when we were teenagers. Even though he was commissioner of the RCMP, he was very unassuming, peaceful, gentle and interesting. Just a great dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With much love,
Teresa (Morse) Aysan

Laurent Jalbert

December 24, 2009

J'ai eu le privilège de rencontrer M. Nadon en 1964 alors qu'il était mandaté de visiter les bureaux de la GRC en Atlantique pour déterminer le traitement et les chances d'avancement des francophones.

Je l'ai trouvé très acceuillant et diplomate. J'ai par la suite suivi sa carrière de loin et l'ai crédité de plusieurs des améliorations qui se produites par la suite dans la Force.

Sincères condoléances à la famille

Jean & Bill Buchanan

December 24, 2009

Suzaane, Bob & Families...We have many happy memories spent with the Nadon family in Ottawa & at Long Island trailer camp. Madeline & Maurice never forgot their their upbringing & were admired by those of us who shared great times together. Your Dad was a"legend in his own time" Love Jean & Bill Buchanan (Brad, Bev & Brenda)

Richard Scott

December 24, 2009

Our sincere condolences. He was a good man...a true representation of an Officer and a Gentleman.
Richard and Sharon Scott, Supt. (Rtd.)

Jacques Bernard

December 24, 2009

It was an Honour and a privilege to serve with Commissioner Maurice NADON. He was a true gentleman. My sincere condolences to the NADON family in this time of grief.
Jacques Bernard, C/Supt. (Rtd.)

George Allen

December 23, 2009

Maurice was a true gentleman and a proud member of the RCMP.He will be missed. Always friendly, always understanding. It was an honour to serve under his command. All our love and sympathy go out to Madeline and family.
George and Lorraine Allen., D/Commr. Retired.

Edmund Strange

December 23, 2009

My sincere condolences to the Nadon Family. My father and your father served together in Montreal. They also curled together here in Ottawa.

December 23, 2009

Bob, Kerry and family.

Our sincerest condolences to everyone.

Laurie Hay, Michael Forcier, Jacinda Riley, Christine Clark and Sherry MacPherson

December 23, 2009

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Chander Chaddah
Heather Green
Lori King

December 23, 2009

Suzanne, Bob and all.

Wasn't it wonderful for us to gather in June in Mattawa for the tribute to uncle Maurice? It was an event memory Giles and I will carry to the end of our lives. He was a very special man to many and to me too as his niece-in-law.

We will never forget too the big family gathering almost 10 years ago at his cabin in Whiskey Bay on Grace Lake with so many of you.

Having the DVD made of the June events is now even more precious to us. Sorry we could not be in Ottawa to honor uncle. The airlines in the U.S. are very messed up because of the bad weather conditions out here in the West. Just know that our thoughts are with all of you. We look forward to seeing you again in July of 2010 in the Ottawa area.

With love,

Your Cousins - Giles Marion-Nadon and Dawn Hammond-Marion.

Warren Carter

December 23, 2009

Suzanne and Family,

My sincere condolences at the passing of your father. I have fond memories of time we spent at the Long Island RCMP summer training camp in the 1960's including the evenings around the camp fire. Mr. Nadon was fine man and I benefited from just knowing him.

Gilles Morin

December 23, 2009

La famille Morin a perdu un bon ami dans la personne de Maurice Nadon. Nous avions aussi bien connu sa défunte épouse Madeleine.J'ai eu l'occasion d'aller à la pêche dans le Parc Algonquin avec Maurice et en compagnie d'un autre autre bon ami Bertrand Giroux. Nous étions souvent partenaires au tennis et au jeu de billard.
Ce qui rendait Maurice si aimable était sa modestie,sa simplicité,son humilité et sa sincèrité. Il était bon vivant et il aimait rire surtout.
Maurice laisse un souvenir durable dans ma mémoire, il représente une des plus belles époques de ma vie.
A la famille Nadon, nous offrons nos profondes sympathies.

Gilles Morin-ancien député

Linda & Jack Pearson

December 23, 2009

It has been our pleasure to know Maurice through Bob and Suzanne. We've shared much work, fun, good food and many "happy hours" with Maurice, in Ottawa, at Whisky Bay and in Owen Sound. We will sincerely miss him. Hugs to all the family.

Jeffrey H. McCully

December 23, 2009

My deepest condolences to the Nadon family.

Bill Nadon

December 22, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Retired Constable Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service

December 22, 2009

The Nadon family

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Maurice..he was definitely a 'one of a kind' and will be deeply missed by all his fellow curlers and many friends at the RCMP (Ottawa) curling club. 'Moe' was a gentleman loved and respected by all of us.

Ray Barker President RCMP CC

famille Dubois

December 22, 2009

le 22 décembre 2009

à Mike Cianci et à sa famille, Suzanne et tous les autres.

Veuillez accepter nos plus vives condoléances suite au décès de M. Nadon

Nous avons eu le plaisir de le rencontrer à Whisky Bay et nous en gardons un souvenir d'un homme de haut niveau. Sa vitalité exceptionnelle vous manquera sûrement.

Nos pensées et nos prières vous accompagnent dans cette épreuve.

Ted Rannie

December 22, 2009

To all of the Nadons, we are so sad to hear the news about Maurice's passing, which we received just minutes ago. Thank you, Maurice, for all the good moments we shared at Whisky Bay. It was a pleasure to have known such a wonderful, gentle man-of-the-woods. We shall miss you dearly, Ted Rannie, JoAnne Hunter, Max Rannie and Jonah Rannie.

John Whalen

December 22, 2009

Dec. 22,09
Suzanne and Bobby,
On behalf of the Mattawa Historical Society and Museum Board I would like to express our sympathy on the loss of your father.Our Board was honored to have shared time with Maurice and all of his family when we unveiled the Nadon display last June.On that day our whole community was inspired by the presence of a great man and honored by the fact that he was born and raised in Mattawa. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Adèle Rocque

December 22, 2009

Dear aunt Madeleine and uncle Maurice,

The Belec family is so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Alberte, Danielle, Martin, Adèle and Jean-Denis

John H. & Hilda MacLaughlan

December 22, 2009

Suzanne,Bobby & family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of a special Commissioner of the R.C.M.P.
It was an honour and privalege to have known Commissioner Nadon and to have served under his command.
He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.

December 22, 2009

To the Nadon Family,

Our deepest sympathies at the loss of your father. He will be remembered in our prayers. He lives on in Mattawa through the Museum and we will continue to visit with him.

Colette and Bernard Émond and family, Mattawa

Daniel, Louise & Isabelle Moore

December 22, 2009

Our deepest condolences to the whole family during this time. We were truly lucky to have known not only Maurice, but his lovely children and grandchildren. He was a warm, thoughtful and kind man, and will be truly missed by many. I hope your fondest memories help each of you to get through this difficult time and remind you what an extraordinary person he was.

Marty Leclerc

December 22, 2009

I am deeply saddened by the news of Maurice's passing...he was a great man a cool neighbor and a true gentleman in so many ways.I am so happy to have seen him last summer in Mattawa where they named a street in his honor .
My sincere condolences to the whole family...

December 22, 2009

Hi Suzanne, Please accept my deepest sympathies at the loss of your father. I have lost touch with you as your email address kept coming back. But I have thought of you often. Please know that I will pray for you and your family that God will help all of you during this most difficult time. God Bless all of you.
Love a Nadon cousin, Alice-Ann Hopkins North Bay, On [email protected]

Diane Drapeau

December 22, 2009

Suzanne and Bobby,

I am so sorry and disheartened by your father’s passing.

He was profoundly loved by his family and friends and respected by numerous colleagues; no doubt his zest for life will be missed. He was kind and generous to everyone he met and will continue to be an inspiration to all. Forever I will remember his infectious laugh and that smile he carried wherever he went.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. My brother, Pierre, is away on vacation with his family and will also be deeply saddened by this news.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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