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
Dahlia et Jean-Luc Rosso
Deacon Charles Fink
Dee, the entire Diaconate Community of Ottawa-Cornwall extend their deepest condolences on the passing of such an important member of our community. We pray the Lord has welcomed Dan into the glorious kingdom he longed for and preached about for many years.
Dcn Mathew
Dan was a man of God and good friend of many like me. A long term member of the Deacons Council which he served for long period of time. He was also a man of prayer and discipline. Dear brother, you are with Lord which is the ultimate prize of every Christian. Our prayers for your family.
Paul and Grace Soucie
Thank you for your service to the People of God. You will be missed and forever present in our hearts and minds. Peace be with you and your Family
Jim Haskill
Dan was gentle,caring and friendly presence in our community and will be missed. Rest in peace.
Deacon Christopher Moffat
Deacon Dan was the Rector at my Cursillo in the fall of 2014. He was the one that suggested that I become a Deacon. His love and light were so very enlightening to interpret God's calling for me, for I knew that I was being called, but did not understand what exactly He wanted me to do. I became a Knight of Columbus and then did my Cursillo, then, by Deacon Dan's presence and love it became clear to me. Let us all Repent and Submit to His Will so that we may, by His Will, be reunited with Deacon Dan in Heaven.
Fred and Shelley Glendening
We remember the good times we spent with Dee and Dan when we lived in Ottawa. Good bye old friend and rest in peace. Our warm condolences Dee.
Mary McLeod
Dear Dee, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this deep valley of life.
Shirley and Terry Fitzgibbon we
We are so very sorry that you lost the love of your life . May the sweet memories you have of your life with Dan help you through this tragic time in your life . We send you our love and prayers . Shirley and Terry
Paul and Joan Sweeney
Our deepest condolences do you Dee. Dan was a true gentleman and he will be sorely missed.
Condolences to the family. Deacon Dan was an inspiration to all, and we will all remember the good times we had in his company. May he rest in peace.