Clayton Kingsbury

Clayton Kingsbury

Clayton Kingsbury Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2007.
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.

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Claude Bennett

July 14, 2007

Kingsbury Family: I had the opportunity to know Clayton particularly through my time as a member of Ottawa City Council and then as Minister of Tourisum for Ontario. Clayton always had the best interest of our City first and formost. My sincere condolences to the Family.

Gisela Kingsbury

July 13, 2007

Our condolences from William Stuart Kingsbury (Bill) and family.

Mary Sue Evans

July 12, 2007

Dear Kingsbury Family,

My fondest memories of Mr K. will always be at The Pines on the Big Rideau. Oh how he loved to fish. He would take the boat out for hours. The food, drinks, laughs and oh those Ogilvy boxes!!

Nobody really dies when they live in the hearts of others.

My deepest sympathy to you all.

Mary Sue

Kim Ennis

July 12, 2007

Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your father. You are in my thoughts. Having reached this milestone myself not long ago, i can share that this is a tremendously intense time that, despite my disbelief at the time, really does work itself through. Take comfort in those close to you, and in the rituals - they really do help.

Mary Jane Coburn

July 11, 2007

I am thinking about you Debbie. I remember when we worked together and shared humorous stories and many of them were involving your dad. I hope those wonderful memories will comfort you and your family in these difficult times.
MJ

Bethany Bisaillion

July 11, 2007

Clay Kingsbury meant a great deal to the members of the Ogilvy Pipe Band, his work and energy was carried through to the people who made the music. Many of these people still play in the Ottawa area, and his work in setting up the band will always be remembered.

Nancy Horricks

July 11, 2007

Debbie and Family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your father. Having just experienced this myself, I understand the importance of trying to remember the happy times spent together.

Joyce Erskine

July 11, 2007

To the Kingsbury Family;
We were so sorry to learn that husband and father has left to take up residence in heaven. We well remember him when our children with his, were all attending St.Andrews school on Lazard, and we were all active in the PTA. His hard work, and his contrubtion at Our Lady of Fatima church will be so missed by all of the parisioners. Please all of you accept our most sincere sympathy.
Joyce and Gerry Erskine and family.

Peter Turpin

July 10, 2007

Your dad will be sorely missed as are many of the good old days at St Basil's,God Bless you.

Dona Mastrodonato

July 10, 2007

My Dearest Yaya Nancy:

I offer to you, Jim, Devon and Connor my condolences for the passing of your father. I wish I had the opportunity to meet this exceptional man. You always spoke so highly of him. Treasure all the memories and God bless you all, Yaya Dona

Tanya & Jane Van Waard

July 10, 2007

Debbie & family,
Our family is truly saddened by the loss of your father and wish to convey our condolences at this difficult time. Take heart in knowing that your father passed on at home surrounded by those who loved him and took this with him as a final memory.

al and terry czap

July 10, 2007

Kingsbury Family

Terry and I extend to all of you our deepest condolences on the death of your father.

After what he has been through these past several months, he is now at peace.

He lived a full and active life and enjoyed his family.

We have fond memories of your parents who several times came to visit us at the Rideau.

The great consolation at such a time is that he now enjoying what as a Catholic he believed and practised.

Sincerely

Al and Terry Czap

Rita Kingsbury

July 10, 2007

Jane, I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Do you remember me, perchance? We became friends when we worked together for about one year...I think it was for the GST Centre and we chuckled over our last names...no relation...you played the piano as I remember.

michael macdonald

July 10, 2007

I am remembering Clay from Ogilvy day's as a decent guy with a sense of humour and a very willing participant in all activities related to the business.My sympathies to his family.
michael macdonald ..Toronto

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