What is your first memory of Alfred? Share a favorite memory you have of Alfred. Tell us about a special moment you shared with Alfred. Describe a time when Alfred made you laugh or smile. What is something you will always remember about Alfred? Talk about a shared experience you had with Alfred. What is something you did together that you enjoyed? Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Alfred. Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Alfred. What is something you learned from Alfred?

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Obituary

Guest Book

Alfred LAIDLER Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen on Nov. 18, 2017.

LAIDLER, Alfred James RCAF Wing Commander (retired) May 15, 1921 - November 11, 2017 After a life well lived, Alfred passed away at age 96. Alfred was predeceased by his wife Joan of 70 years, and their infant son James; along with Alf's parents John Laidler and Alexandra Wainwright, and siblings Audrey Wilson, Catherine Barr, and George, Robert and Douglas Laidler. Loving father and grandfather, Alf was a devoted family man and will be greatly missed by all of his children and their spouses: Chris (Cindy); Susan Wilson; Timothy (Manon); Maureen Bellgard; Pamela (Karen); grandchildren Gita (Vladimir), Chantelle, Colin (Michelle), Alexandra, Katerine, Jodie (Dane), Chris, Lisa; and great-grandchildren Nova, Milan, Brooke and Scott. Alfred had a long and interesting career in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1939 to 1971, and then the Public Service of Canada to 1980. A very big thank you for the care and support provided by the Park Place Retirement Residence team since 2011, and more recently by At Home Hospice and Veterans Affairs Canada. A celebration of Alfred's life will take place Saturday, November 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pinecrest Visitation Centre, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa. Please honour Alf's memory with a random act of kindness or by making a donation to a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Alfred LAIDLER's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

1 Entry

Wayne

November 18, 2017

Thank you for your courage and dedicated service to our country.R.I.P.

How you can show support

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Follow this page

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Alfred LAIDLER's name

How to support Alfred's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Felix Baumgartner (1969–2025), stratosphere skydiver

Bryan Braman (1987–2025), Super Bowl champ with Philadelphia Eagles

John MacArthur (1939–2025), prominent evangelical pastor

Connie Francis (1937–2025), 1960s chart-topping singer

More ways to support the family

Visit the Sympathy Shop

Show your sympathy by sending flowers.

Send Your Arrangement

Plant a tree in memory of Alfred.

Choose Your Tree

Donate to charity in honor of Alfred.

Make a Donation