S.SGT. GLENN JAMES MACPHAIL, RCMP, Retired
PEACEKEEPER
With heavy hearts the family of Glenn James MacPhail announces his peaceful passing at the Smiths Falls Hospital on December 24, 2021 at the age of 75. Glenn was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on January 22, 1946. Predeceased by his parents Rena and Hinson Calabrese, his brother Joey and his grandson Scottie. Glenn was the loving husband and best friend to his wife Karen. He (Daddio) will be sadly missed by his two children, his daughter Jodi Empey, her husband Jeremy and his son Scott MacPhail, his wife Erika. Grandad enjoyed travelling to sports, school events and graduations for his grandchildren Hayden and Allison MacPhail, Lyndsay and Sam Empey. Also survived by his sister Jocelyn (Mark) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, his brother Brent MacPhail of Sarasota, Florida, brother Brian Calabrese (Debbie), sister Beth Calabrese, both in Cape Breton. He will be missed by many relatives and friends here and around the world.
Glenn's life was full. He loved playing golf at The Lombard Golf Course, played hockey with The Old Horsemen, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting his friends at Tim Hortons. He was respected in his community and in the RCMP teaching and mentoring. He served in several postings across Canada and peacekeeping until he retired in 2000. He continued peacekeeping missions around the world but his greatest personal accomplishment besides his children, was receiving his Masters Degree in adult education at St. Francis Xavier University at the age of 68. Glenn loved to talk and tell amazing stories, laugh and joke with his friends and family.
The family is most appreciative of the great care and respect given to Glenn and his family at the Smiths Falls Hospital. The kindness shown by his nurses will never be forgotten.
Family and Friends are invited to a Memorial Service in the Sacred Space of Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Tuesday, January 4th at 1:00 p.m.. For those who cannot attend in person, registration for a livestreaming of the service can be found at https://foveo.stream/beechwood/Glenn-James-MacPhail-1641319200-50402.
Digital Guestbook
Brenda Harris
Don & Nancy Burke
Karen, Jodi, Scott and family;
Our sincerest condolences to you all. We will always remember Glenn's kind and fun loving spirit. Simply put, "he was a great guy", who will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Don & Nancy
Paula Clark
My dearest Karen and family. My deepest condolences on the departure of your dear husband, father and grandfather. Glenn will be missed by all who knew him. What a special man he was. RIP Glenn.
Barrington Lovett
I had the pleasure of working for Glenn at the Police College for a couple of years. He was a great boss with a sense of humor.
Larry and Eloise Willard
Karen and family, so sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. May he rest in peace. Condolences.
Michael and Jane Burke
Our hearts are broken for the Macphail family.
Although we had only known Glen for 4 years after moving in next door, he was a special friend and neighbour. He will be missed.
The Pagé Familly
Our hearts go out to you Karen and the family during these difficult times. Please know that we are all with you spiritually, during this time of sorrow. Glenn was such an amazing, loving person, the Pagé family were so fortunate and lucky to have known Glen at his best and cherish wonderful memories that will always be engraved in are hearts.
Sending are warm and sincere condolences.
The Pagé family
Laurie Williams
To cousin Glenn's family we wish you strength and peace.
Laurie Williams
Sending our love and profound sympathy to cousin Glenn's family and friends. God bless you all. Love, Laurie (MacPhail) and Lee Williams
Al & Joanne Rivard
Karen and family,
Joanne and I send our sincere condolences for your loss. Our careers intersected in Depot, CPC and HQ not to mention our socials connections on the golf course, vets meetings and coffee meets.. Glenn will sadly missed by all.
Well, Karen, Jodi and Scott. We can't begin to tell you how sorry we are for you loss of a special husband, Dad and Grandad. We have such wonderful memories of the years on Belton Court and our excursions in the green van. The trip to Nova Scotia with the kids and all the stops along the way will never be forgotten. They were such fun times. Our thoughts are with you. Love you guys. Ron and Brenda.