It is with profound sadness that the family of John Leland Ausman announce his peaceful passing at 78, surrounded by family, on May 16, 2023, following an 8.5-year courageous battle with brain cancer.
John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years, Lise Fournier Ausman; his children: Paul (Kendra Primeau) and Christine (John Murray); his sister-in-law Monique Fournier-Redding; and cousins Sarah Sorensen, Elizabeth Lewis and Dik Gregory. John was predeceased by his parents Leland Herbert Ausman and Peggie (Gregory) Ausman.
John had a 34-year career in Canada’s Foreign Service, with a particular focus on UN and other multilateral affairs. He had the honour of representing Canada in the Ivory Coast (Abidjan), Bangladesh (Dhaka) and in our missions in the EEC (Brussels) and the United Nations (Geneva). He was seconded to the Department of Agriculture (1994-1996) and to the Privy Council Office’s Foreign and Defence Policy Secretariat (1996-2004).
We wish to thank Dr. Cindy Wang (Bytowne Palliative Care team) for her wonderful care and compassion. Family and friends are invited to attend A Memorial Service at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa) on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 10:00. The Memorial Service will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend: please register using the above tab. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Digital Guestbook
Michael Brock
Alexandra Bugailiskis
I had the pleasure of working with John Ausman when he was my deputy director at the UN Division at DFAIT (1988-1990). It was an exciting time as we mounted a successful campaign for the UN Security Council and then were very much engaged with the events surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall including the invasion of Iraq. He was highly intelligent and articulate but also a very compassionate and caring man and it was both an honour and pleasure to work with him.
Heather Chiasson
John was such a gentleman, always positive, kind and had a great sense of humour and quick wit. He loved his family and contributed much to so many of us. I am thankful my life was enriched by him and am thinking of Lise, Paul and Christine.
Joan and Robert Lawrence
We are so sorry to hear of this sad news. Remembering all the good times we had together in Geneva. Joan and Robert Lawrence
Alan Kessel
Sharon and I send deepest sympathies to whole family and remember fondly our posting together in Geneva in the early 90s.
Leonard Beaulne
Je suis désolé d'apprendre le décès de John. C'était un merveilleux collègue, un excellent diplomate dévoué au service public. son amabilité et sont intelligence nous manqueront. Toutes mes condoléances à la famille.
Lynn Brownrigg Spracklin
John was a Kind, considerate and loyal friend to me from when I first arrived at Ecolint from NL in 1962 , and immediately made me feel at home.
Deepest condolences to you , Lise , and to your children and grandchildren.
RIP John.
Kindest Regards,
Lynn
Lynn Brownrigg Spracklin
John was a thoughtful, kind and welcoming friend to me from the first day I arrived at Ecolint from NL in 1962, at the tender age of 16. His kindness was my entree into the big wide world, and has sustained me ever since .
Lise, my thoughts are with you and your children.iIm so glad that I got to set you, and see John in the context of what was so obviously a wonderful relationship for you both.
RIP John.
Kindest Regards,
Lynn
Linda McDonald
My heart is sadenned to learn of John's passing. He was a wonderful colleague, always supportive, always smiling with grace. And in retirement, he encouraged me in a volunteer activity we ended sharing. John was a special man, a quiet, strong, presence who will be greatly missed. I can only say that I wish I had known him better. My sincerest condolences to Lise and the family.
John et Suzanne LeBoeug
Nos plus sincères sympathies pour la
perte de ton époux et d’un père. Que les bons souvenirs vous apportent un certain réconfort!
My sincere condolences. I first met John many years ago and am grateful to have have reconnected this past year to exchange experiences both professional and in the neighbourhood.