The family of Donald James Waddell are sad to announce his passing on August 16. Don was 85years old. Predeceased by his parents Helen and Percy Waddell and his brother-in-laws Jim Hall and Don McGregor. Don is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60years Helen Waddell (LeCaplian), his children Andrea (Dan Finn), Derek (Isabelle Desrochers), Mark and grandson Scott Waddell. Don is also survived by his sisters Marion (George Arnold), Caroline (Don) and Darlene (Jim), brother Harold (Gloria) and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many friends from Riverside United Church and Riverside Park Community as well former collegues and students at various schools within the Ottawa School Board
A celebration of Don's life will take place in the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. on Wednesday August 25, 2021. There will be a visitation from 12pm to 1pm, the service will start at 1pm, interment to follow. Due to COVID restrictions family and friends must register. In lieu of flowers donations to Riverside United Church or a charity of your choosing. Click here to register and obtain a link for the livestream.
Digital Guestbook
Mike Wagstaff
Jean Culham
The Waddell Family were our neighbours for 43 years. I served with Don on the session of the Riverside United Church. He was a member of the R.U.C. for many years . His help and service there was considerable. We send our sincere condolences to Helen and their whole family. Sincerely Glen & Jean Culham
Beka Passey
Cousin Helen, our hearts out with you and the family at this sad time. Thinking and praying for you all. Cousin Don was such a fun and energetic person and I have such fond memories of coming to you home and spending time with you all. Don will be missed!!
Sheila Snelling
Don was a kind and thoughtful friend for Roger and me as soon as we arrived at Riverside United Church. He has been missed during his time of illness and will leave a happy memory for us of better times.
Michael, Kathleen and Thomas McCutcheon
We are so very sorry for your loss, Don will be greatly missed
Michael, Kathleen and Thomas McCutcheon
We are so very sorry for your loss, Don will be greatly missed
Wanda Maurais
My deepest condolences to you and your family Helen. The service was beautiful and a wonderful tribute to Don.
You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Gregory
I knew Don as a teacher first and then as one of my best friend's dad. I knew he was a good, patient and kind person but I didn't realize how many lives he touched. My family want to send Helen and family their heart felt condolences, and pray that your memories of Don get you through this difficult time. Sending you our love, Lisa, Glenn, Stephanie, Christina , Jonathan and Athena
Karen and Don Ogston
Don has been so much a part of life in the church and community and an inspiration to our family and to so many others.. His genuine caring for those he met and those he supported was so evident and appreciated. His leadership in teh church through worship and enthusiasm for all the activities of the church were inspirational, as was his commitment to his community. especially through his years of commitment to ensuring that the needy could participated in Christmas turkey dinners, that we could always engage in recycling and his ecumenical commitment and his devotion to teaceing and learning were always evident. His caring for his family and others truly came from the dept of his hear as did his actions as a Christina. He will remain an inspiration. Sympathies to his family on his loss, and our best wishes to them in the future.
Karen and Don
My Uncle Don loved his cup of coffee and he loved to travel.
Helen and Don got to see many countries around the globe, and I was fortunate enough to meet up with them on a few of their adventures. Some wonderful memories there.
He was a quiet and caring man that (when prompted) could offer a sensible opinion on a wide variety of topics. Don was always in-tune with what was happening in the world and enjoyed a good laugh at the follies of our political leaders.
It was a delight to have a man like that as an Uncle. Rest peacefully Don.