It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn Lanigan on August 31st, 2021, at the age of 76. Throughout her lifetime, Lynn was passionate about helping and remembering others, there wasn’t a birthday or event she failed to acknowledge, whether with a card or a phone call. Lynn was decorated with the Golden Jubilee Medal for her tireless work with the Ottawa Heart Institute Alumni. Married in Dublin, Ireland in 1964, she travelled the world with her young Royal Naval Officer husband, Gerry. They enjoyed a worldwide network of dear friends, and in 1981, emigrated to Canada with their children, Robin and Susan, settling in Ottawa.
Lynn will be terribly missed by her entire family. Devoted daughter of the late Al Stanfield and the late Irene Cook. Beloved wife of Gerry Lanigan for 56 years, loving mother to Robin and Susan, loved sister of Paul and wife, Lynn. Doting Nanna to her grandchildren, Kathleen, Siobhan, and Kieran. She leaves behind many other dear family members, adored god-children and a wide circle of friends.
If the true measure of a person is the circle of their friends, then Lynn was immeasurable.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private service will take place. We invite you to register via livestream by visiting Lynn’s memorial page at https://beechwoodottawa.ca/en/services/lynn-irene-ellen-lanigan and following the livestream registration link. Interment at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation. Tributes and condolences may be left on Beechwood's tribute website.
Digital Guestbook
Allan Kearney
Kim Sandziuk
Gerry and family,
My condolences on your loss. You will be in my thoughts.
Sheila Lanigan
Gerry, sympathy to you and all your family. May the love and faith, the memories you shared give you strength.
Dave & Jane McCracken
Gerry & family - our sincere condolences on Lynn’s passing. Such a cheerful lady, always ready with a smile. Blessings and comfort to you and your family at this difficult time.
Gordon and Hilary Graves
Our deepest sympathy Gerry on the passing of dear Lynn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time
Trevor & Judith Lloyd
Gerry, our thoughts are with you and all your family. Hoping great memories will get you through this difficult time.
Jo Jeffers
Such sad news of Lynn's passing. My Godmother. Lynn has been in my life since I was born and she was, and will always be family. Lots of love to her nearest and dearest xx
Louise Crichton
Sending my deepest sympathies and much love from England to Gerry, Robin and Suze on this day. Lynn was a wonderful Godmother and as one my mother's greatest friends she was a significant presence in my life even though distance meant meetings in person since the early 1980s were sadly few. I have wonderful memories from my childhood of Lynn and my mother laughing together and the enduring nature of their friendship. My birthday never passed without a card arriving from Canada with a lovely message inside. Bless you Lynn, you are already missed. I send up my thoughts and prayers today and my condolences to all who loved her.
Peter Sloan and Rosemary Lowe
We were shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Lynn. A lovely lady who was so proud of her family. Our sincere condolences.
christopher page
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Gerry,
I am saddened to hear of Lynn's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time.