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
Charles and Delia Crichton
Lynne and Bruce Johnston
Sorry we couldn’t be there in person. We are with you in spirit! Lynn will be remembered by us with great fondness.
Eileen and Michael Morgan
We mourn the passing of our very dear friend of over 56 years and are sorry that we could not be with you all today. You will be in our hearts forever Lynn. Our thoughts are very much with Gerry, Robin and Susan and families.
Bill and Heather Harris
Lynn was firstly a kind and generous person who loved and cherished her family but who also did her very best for others and the societies in which she lived.
Mike and Gail Saker
Yours was always the first Christmas card we received every year….we will miss that! Such a great friend.
Kieran Short
Nanna is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Jukes
Dear Gerry
My love and deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Lynn my heart goes out to you at this very sad time - Lynn will be sorely missed by us all -Carol
DACE JOHANSON
Remembering the fond memories with you and Gerry, since we met you both as dear friends of Maria and Dick Hodgson, also The British Navy Officers.
Our families have been linked for over 60 years and you all will still be part of our history with many happy memories in this country and from our two visits to Canada. Lynn's emails and my phone calls are now part of that history but Lynn will live on in our hearts, as will Gerry, Robin, Susan and their families. We all feel the loss and send our heartfelt condolences.