With heavy heart, we announce the peaceful passing, at home, of Edouard (Ed) Lafontaine, at the age of 96. He leaves behind his wife, Marguerite (Margo) Laflamme, a daughter, Nicole, a son Marc (Maryse), a grandson Xavier (Amelie) and a granddaughter Alexya. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, Lyse (Lester), Michelle (Greg), Charlynne, Patrice (Helen) and Stephan (Claudie).
Ed was born in Ottawa and pursued an early interest in flying, which led him to obtain a pilot license. He bought a Tiger Moth airplane which he enjoyed flying over Ottawa, surrounding areas and lakes.
He became an airline pilot for Quebecair. He flew many northern routes including the artic (DEW line). He then joined the Department of Transport (Civil Aviation) until he retired. He always maintained a keen interest in aviation.
Ed was a man of quiet disposition. He truly enjoyed nature, cottage life, boating, barbequing and being in the sun. He enjoyed many years as a snowbird in Florida.
He was an avid collector of WWI and WWII rifles and binoculars. He really enjoyed taking them apart and putting them back together again, in a much better condition. He possessed an impressive collection.
Ed was an avid reader and enjoyed listening to music.
He enjoyed condo living and hosted and participated in many social activities.
Ed always had many interests and was a pleasure to be with.
He was a good man.
All are invited to a reception in his honour on March 20, 11:30 to 1:30 at the Beechwood cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Ed was a great lover of animals, so, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Humane Society would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Leon & Doris Bronstein
Nicole Chénier-Cullen
Chère Margo,
Quelles belles années toi et Ed avez vécues ensemble. Cette nécrologie lui fait certainement justice. J’ai toujours considéré que j’étais extrêmement chanceuse d’avoir des voisins aussi aimables et généreux. Ça va certainement me manquer.
C’est sûr que ces dernières années alors qu’Ed était aux prises d’une terrible maladie ont été difficiles, mais là encore ton amour pour lui, et les bons soins que toi et Nicole lui ont procurés, lui ont permis de vivre ses derniers jours entouré des personnes qui lui étaient les plus chères.
J’ai toujours été une mordue du docteur Seuss. Je n’ai jamais oublié une de ses pensées les plus précieuses, qui me fait toujours chaud au cœur dans les moments difficiles : « Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened». J’espère que tu pourras y trouver comfort également.
Margo, mes meilleures pensées à toi, Nicole et ta famille.
Tim Riffault
My condolences and best wishes to the family. It was always a pleasure to visit Margo and Eddy. He will be missed.
Sunita Robertson (Soni)
My condolences to the entire family and friends!
Ed was a wonderful man, kind and caring. We loved listening to him tell about his
life as a pilot. May the wonderful memories you have together give you solace in your
time of grief.