Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his residence, on Wednesday September 13, 2023 at the age of 74, after a courageous battle with ALS. Beloved husband of Carole Campeau.
Loving father of Rebecca (Michael Dymond), Matthew (Natasha Kotwal), Katherine (Guillaume Campagné), Michael (Jody).
Dear step-father to Manon Campeau Dass (Philippe Dass), Sylvain Campeau (Julie).
Proud grandfather to Abbie and Benjamin (Dymond); Elizabeth and Elliott (Ford); Théodore (Campagné Ford); Huxley and August (Ford).
Cherished step-grandfather of Cédrik and Vincent and Zoé (Dass); Mathis and Maya (Campeau).
Dear brother to Madeline Ford (Lorne Colish); Angela Finkel (Russell Ross); Patricia Ford (Peter Tsekouras).
Predeceased by his parents Betty Madeline Ford (née Davis) and Kevin Joseph Ford.
Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Chris was an RMC grad, and a proud Engineer, serving 35 years in the Military Engineering branch of the CF, retiring as a BGen. He graduated from the Defence Services Staff College in India, the Queen's University Program for Public Executives, and earned a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution from Carleton University. He received the Order of Military Merit from the Governor General of Canada for service in former Yugoslavia. Chris was a member of Toastmasters International for over 30 years and was the International President of the world-wide organization in 2007-08. He was the Executive Director of the Military Engineering Institute of Canada.
Friends, colleagues and family are invited to gather at the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa, on Friday September 29th after 9 a.m. Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. followed by urn interment at the National Military Cemetery at 11 a.m. and reception to follow.
Those wishing to make a donation in Chris' memory might consider the ALS Society of Canada or Diabetes Canada.
Digital Guestbook
Nicolas Waldteufel
Bryan Brulotte
Chris was a great man and a superb leader. I was blessed to have known him. A consummate gentleman, he had a positive and powerful influence on my life.
I wish to express my deepest condolences to his family, and my gratitude for his friendship. It is my hope that his family find comfort and strength in his memory.
May he rest in peace with God’s eternal grace.
Leona Hamel
May you know how many lives you touched, dear Chris. Thank you for your leadership, your mentorship and for being a true gentleman. You will always be remembered. Rest in peace.
Catherine and Keith Brewer
We did not know Chris that long at Chrysler Marina, but we thought he was a really good human being, God bless you Chris.
Robert Mertens
Thank you BGen Ford for your Service to Canada and making it a better place for all of us!
I worked with Chris Ford at DND and he was the best boss I have ever had. He is a role model for me in my career as well as Toast Masters. I will always keep you in my mind and heart and will miss you always.
My sincere thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.
Best Wishes and Rest in Peace,
Robert Mertens.
LouLou Borduas
Je tiens à offrir toutes mes condoléances a la famille, pardonnez moi le retard, qu'il repose en paix, il était un homme d'exception.
Angela (Hay ) Humphrey
My condolences to Madeline, Angela & Patricia on the loss of your brother.
Angela Humphrey,
Nee: Hay
The greatest Toastmaster ever of District 61 and beyond ! Top role model, mentor and communicator. Chris was the greatest and will be sadly missed. Yet his legacy lives on ! May the Lord bless his soul.