Clayton Kingsbury

KINGSBURY, Clayton 1926- 2007 With love and gratitude for having had him in our lives, the family of John Clayton (Clay) Kingsbury announces that Dad passed away at 81, on Friday, July 6, 2007, as he wished, at home, surrounded by family. Cherished husband, sweetheart, and best friend for 55 years, of Rita Keogh. Devoted and loving father of "the blessings": Anne, David (Sophie Thibaudeau), Jane (Roy Patterson), Nancy (Jim Gallagher), Debbie (Ian Carpenter), Peter (Cami Pino), and Michael. Fun-loving and much-loved Grampa of Ryan and Kevin Patterson, Devin and Connor Gallagher, Sebastien and Sabrina Kingsbury, and Montana and Camdin Kingsbury. Clay will be dearly missed by Rita's family; Betty Keogh, Muriel Keogh, Tom and Margaret (Dineen) Keogh, and Bill Rankin Sr. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, and a wide circle of friends. Our heartfelt thanks to Elona Brown, R.N., and Sharon Weller, R.N. of CCAC, Dr. Eric Wooltorton and Dr. Reza Meymeh from Civic Family Medicine Centre, Nurse Leslie Hurst and the Bayshore Home Healthcare team. We also thank our family, friends and colleagues for their support. Clay was Advertising Manager of Charles Ogilvy Ltd., Ottawa, and founded the Ogilvy Pipe Band. Clay was an active volunteer and promoter of tourism in Ottawa, including having served as President of Canada's Capital Visitors and Convention Bureau (1984-86, Distinguished Service Award), On the Board of Directors of the Ottawa Congress Centre (1986-88), President of the Ottawa Board of Trade Club, Executive of the Eastern Ontario Tourism Board, and Executive of the Ottawa Advertising and Sales Organization. In 1992 Clay was awarded the Governor General's Confederation Commemorative Medal for Community Service "in recognition of his significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada." In 2001 he received the 50th Anniversary Order of the Tulip Award for his outstanding contribution to the Ottawa Tulip Festival. Before Ogilvys, Clay worked in advertising at the Ottawa Journal newspaper. Clay and Rita were active participants at St. Basil's Church, where they have worshiped since its inception in 1958. Clay was a long-time member of St. Basil's Choir and chaired or participated in numerous committees and projects over the years, particularly as chair of the Missions Committee. Friends may pay their respects at The Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Avenue (west of Carlingwood), Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday to St. Basil's Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. In memoriam donations to the Family Medicine Centre Fund, c/o The Ottawa Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.