Eric McPhail

Eric McPhail

Eric McPhail Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 24, 2008.
McPHAIL, Eric Edward Born in Ottawa on August 23, 1923 Eric, cherished husband of the late Eva McPhail (Allen), passed away on June 21, 2008 at West End Villa at age 84. Devoted father who will be sadly missed by his daughters Mary Paquette (Moe), Christina Sadler (Carl) and Connie Green (Roy). Precious grampa of Cathy, Natalie, Scott, Robert, Aaron, Jordan, Ross jr., David, Tyson, Mason and Ashley. Special great-grampa of Jesse, Becky, Cody, Sammy, Emma, April, Holly, Sean and Caleb. Eric will mourned by his wonderful friends at West End Villa, Gloucester Senior Centre and Good Companion Centre. Our family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff at West End Villa especially the Fourth Floor for their loving care and friendship and to those dear and special friends who gave such joy to our Dad. Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road on Wednesday, June 25th from 2:00 p.m. until the service in the Chapel at 4:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the McGarry Family Reception Centre. Interment at Beechwood Cemetery at a later date. Those desiring may donate to the West End Villa Garden Fund (2179 Elmira Drive,Ottawa) or the charity of their choice. We will miss him dearly and thank God that he was chosen to be our Dad, our Grampa and our Great-Grampa.

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Donna McPhail

June 26, 2009

Hi Dad :)Today... June 25 2009 Its a year Anniversary Dad since I found out,That you where no longer of this world .I know you can see the joy I have in my life. Thank you for helping me in the last year, showing me how really strong I am. Thank you for guiding me in the right direction, guiding me into life's truths,and with truths still to be found:)
I hope you are loving every second where you are and at peace
love you always your Donna

Donna McPhail

July 3, 2008

My Brother Paul, I am so sorry for your pain:(

your sister Donna:)

Donna McPhail

July 3, 2008

McPhil Motto : Memor Esto (Be Mindful)...........Touch not the cat bot a glove
Dad loved so much being apart of the Highland Camerons:)I rember very well.

I am sorry Ross My sweet brother ,I Love you always and after that.
your younger sister Donna

Lauren Rondeau *Harding)

July 3, 2008

Just wanted to add something on a more personal note to all of my dear cousins.....
As you know we lost our sweet mother last May one of the greatest loses of my life she was my heart :O)
She was the glue in our family.

20 years ago we lost our Dear Dad.
So I understand your great loss and am deeply sorry.
Now that you have lost both your parents you must try to stay together as a family even though the glue has gone.
As you see life has surprises for us all and we just never know when the next great loss will happen along.
So my dear cousins Donna, Mary , Connie,Christina and Ross and gee I know there is one more so sorry can't remember your name It's that old timers kicking in LOL

Just remember even though life is like living on the fast lanes of the Qeensway take that 5 minute to call each other and say I love you, you just never know when that special moment with each other will be your last.
Gee as I am writing this and the song United we stand divided we fall...is going through my head LOL
go figure eh.
This is more than my 5 mins to say to you all I love you and wish you all all the love and happieness life has to offer.
Hope to some day meet you all again in person,it's been tooooo many years.
From one family to another, god bless and take care.
Now you just have each other,enjoy every moment of it.
Love your Cousin
((((HUGS))))
Lauren
xoxoxox

Mary Russell

June 26, 2008

Connie I know how hard it is to lose a father. I'll always remember standing at the bus stop with you when you were going to meet your father for lunch. I always thought how lucky you were to be able to do that.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lauren Rondeau

June 25, 2008

My deepest sympathys to all of your family.
I have fond memories of Uncle Eric when I was A child. But it is it very unfortunate that I lost contact throughout the years.
I know he will truly be missed
Sorry for your great loss.
(((HUGS)))
Lauren Rondeau (Harding)

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