Deacon Denis (Dan) Careau – February 28, 1946 – April 26, 2021.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful, well-loved man. For almost 45 years Dan was the beloved husband of Jayne (Dee) Careau who was at his side when he passed. He was a loving father to Monia (Bill) and Carrie-Ann (Marc); grandfather to Brett and Chelsea; and adoring great grandfather of Taliyah. He was also the cherished brother of Louise Couture (Jean-Luc) of Charlebourg, QC. He will be dearly missed by his brothers-in-law in Toronto; nieces, nephews and cousins; and a large group of extended family and friends.
His military career with the Canadian Armed Forces took him to many distant places as a Peacekeeper.
Dan was ordained a permanent Deacon in Notre Dame Cathedral in June 2007. He was then assigned to Resurrection of Our Lord Parish in Ottawa. In 2017, he was transferred to Good Shepherd Parish in Gloucester where he remained until his passing. As a permanent Deacon, he also ministered to the elderly and bereaved and for a time was a Chaplain for the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping.
Dan was an active 4th degree Knight of Columbus at both Resurrection and Good Shepherd, as well as a long-time member of the Ottawa Cursillo Movement.
So many people were impressed with Dan’s humility, his heart for service, his sense of humour and the care he showed to others.
A military service will be held at the Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, post-Covid. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society would be much appreciated by the family.
Digital Guestbook
(DEE) Jayne Careau
Vincent D'Souza
Brother Dan was a great Brother knight who inspired us in Charitable work. We miss you Brother
Steven Hughes
Dan, you were a man of deep devotion and great humility. Your passing has left a hole in the hearts of all who knew you. Rest In Peace, Brother Knight.
Noel Bhumgara
You have been an inspiration to all of us at the Knights. We will miss you.
May the Lord take you in His loving arms.
Gillian and Sean Keenan
We are thankful for the witness you gave, in everything you did and how you were always so genuine, caring and joyful. For being a “good and faithful servant”, may God grant you eternal rest.
Larry and Madeleine Middleton
We will deeply miss our dear friend but fondly remember all the good times we had as our families grew up together and the reunions in the years that followed those precious times. You were always such a caring and giving person and the best of friends.
Sean and Anna May O'Carroll
Rest in peace Dan, we miss you, we all will. You were a pillar of faith in our parish. It was an honour to have met you. Dee we remember you also in our prayers.
Coleen and Claude Boucher
We are so very sorry for your loss, Jaynie. Dan was a good man, and we know how loving and generous he was to you and everyone in his care. He will be greatly missed.
Gary A MacKenzie
Dan was not only our spiritual adviser but a friend well respected and gentle man. With great sympathy, I wish the very best to Jayne and all the family at time of loss of our friend Dan. God Bless
Denis and Claudia Cudahy
We will miss you and your wonderful and inspiring homilies
Dearest Dan, you were the love of my life and I will miss you forever. My heart is broken at your passing. You are with the Lord and I know I will be only a breath away from you when God closes the book of my life. I thank Him for our 45 years together and love you with all my heart.