It is with profound sadness that our family announces the death of Stan Waldegger on October 31, 2021. Stan will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 56 years Carmen (nee Gore), three children: Lisa (Andy), Erin (Robert) and Michael (Colleen), and eight grandchildren: Dakota, Amy, Adam, Nathan, Avery, Maddie, Jonah and Leonard. He is survived by his sister Frances (Lyall – deceased), brother Robert (Marlene), sister-in-law Michele (Donald), and a rich network of cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Stan was predeceased by his brother-in-law David (Barbara), sister-in-law Jayne (Larry), and infant brother Edward.
Stan served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 31 years, retiring in 1994 as Lieutenant Colonel. His military career and subsequent civilian work saw him serve across Canada and around the world. Stan lived life to the fullest: he travelled, gardened, skied, golfed and curled into his eighties. He was active in the community as a longstanding member of the Knights of Columbus, Royal Canadian Air Force Mess, Hylands Golf Course, and Maritime Aviation Veterans Association of Canada. He enjoyed being at the helm of the BBQ, running community spaghetti dinners, brewing up a variety of wines in the basement, and hurtling down the ski hill.
Stan was kind, generous, thoughtful and a much-loved husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Annunciation of the Lord Roman Catholic Church, 2414 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa. To help with COVID-19 protocols, the family requests double vaccination to attend in person; however, a livestream will be available (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAIfE368q6KSn8ukDON19A). For those attending in person, pre-registration is appreciated (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/funeral-for-stanley-waldegger-tickets-203814453517). Private burial will be held at Beechwood Cemetery.
In memory of Stan, and in alignment with his values and commitment to community, donations may be made to Soldier On (www.soldieron.ca). Soldier On is a program of the Canadian Armed Forces which contributes to the recovery of ill and injured members and veterans.
Digital Guestbook
James Speiser
Ostap (Oz) and Libby Monkewich
Libby and I are deeply saddened by the news of Stan's passing. We go back to the early 60's when Stan and I were with the Central Experimental and Proving Establishment (CEPE) at the RCAF Station Uplands in Ottawa. Stan and I worked together to reconfigure the Argus to modernize its submarine detection capability. Over the years we kept in touch through lunches and will miss his updates and humor. We extend our deepest condolences to Carmen and the family.
Bev and Bob Matheson
Thinking about you and your family , Carmen. We will never forget the trips and visits we enjoyed with you and Stan .
Pat Hall
My sympathies for Stan's family. Carmen has been my friend for most of our lives. Love you, Carm.
Eileen Whyte
My deepest sympathy to all the Waldegger family. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Andrew & Raedene Hayes
Our sincere condolences for family and friends
Robert Waldegger
Rest In Peace Brother Stan, will miss your phone calls. Deepest Sympathies Carmen and family. Love you.
Brian and Diane Buick
We send our condolences fo you, Carmen, and your family at the tremendous loss of Stan. We recall his warm and wonderful sense of humor, entertaining us with captivating stories of unique experiences over many years. Brian says that he can still see him, in the early 60's in the Officers' Mess at Uplands, with a glass in hand and a smile on his face, conjuring up a humorous retort to a question. He brought joy into the lives of those around him and we will miss him. We are with you in spirit.
Jennie Greig
My love and condolences to you Carmen. Although I haven’t seen you for too long, I have many happy memories of friendship, skiing, dining and all that laughter and jokes. Very best wishes. Jennie
Tom Supple
My deepest condolences to you Carmen, Lisa, Erin and Mike. I remember fondly our shared experiences in Accra, and Stan was a big part of those memories as much loved family man and friend to my parents. My thoughts with you. Tom & Emily, Lily, Grace and Sam.
Carmen and family. I was the extra for the foursome golfing at Hylands. I always enjoyed golfing with Stan. He will be missed. My condolences.
Jim