Major John Marshall Pickard (retired), passed away on Friday, February 5th, at the age of 91. John was predeceased by his loving wife Carmen (2014), and is survived by his three children, Nancy, Jim (Liz), and Jill Anne (Bryan); five grandchildren, Josh (Hailey), Alex (Mindy), Cara, Emma, and Morgan; and four great-grandchildren, Sophia, Graydon, Felix, and Quinn. John was the last surviving sibling of five, all born in Tampico, Mexico, where his father worked in the oil industry. John served in the RCAF for 35 years and was posted overseas for three years. There will be no visitation or funeral at this time, but condolences may be left at www.beechwoodottawa.ca . See ya, Pops... xox
A virtual Mass will be taking place on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at Our Lady of the Visitation (5338 Bank St. Gloucester, ON) at 7:00pm. Please join us at;
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85792043961?pwd=ZVdIMHpxb3picC8xUXBCOFJkM3RJZz09
Digital Guestbook
Jennifer Joseph
Bernard et Madeleine Gendron
0ur deepest condolences for the passing of your father John. He has a special place in our hearts along with your mother Carmen. All our love to all of you.
denisetrottier44@hotmail.com
Dear cousins, Our deepest sympathies to you all. John was a wonderful man and we enjoyed his company. Jean-Marc and Denise
Santos and Lucy Moreno
Jill our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family today and always. May your dad Rest In Peace. Sending all our love.
Dulce Tapp
I am so sorry Jill for your loss.
I am sure that you will miss your Dad but he is with the lord in a beautiful place.
He will be your guardian angel forever.
I send you a big hug.
Richard and Joost
You are in our thoughts
as you find your way though this.
We are praying for your healing,
with the passage of time.
We know you miss him;
we send our understanding
and consolation.
Know that the strain, the pain,
will eventually ease.
May your pleasant memories
sustain and comfort you.
You are in our thoughts.
Matthew Carson
John was a member of the National Board and Treasurer of the NATO Veterans of Canada, and a member of the Ottawa/Gatineau Unit. He will be remembered in comradeship by all of us.
Matt Carson - Past President O/G Unit
Lise and Yvon Lasalle
Our deepest sympathy for such a loss!!!we are thinking of you all! May he rest in peace !!! Love you!!!❤️
Osman and Shawn
Jill Anne, our sincere condolences for your family's loss.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty Prete
I am sorry for your loss Nancy. I have never met your father but from what is written about him and what I see of you I suspect he must have had a good life. My sympathies to you and your family.
On behalf of the entire Joseph family, I extend heartfelt condolences to Jill, Jim, Liz and their respective families for the loss of dear "Grand Dad". Let's be reassured that he will soon be reunited with "Tita" (his wife, Carmen), who will be waiting for him with open arms. Thank you, Sir, for your service to our great country! May you rest in peace, in the bosom of our Heavenly Father!