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
Kim and Rod Fraser
Lynn and Tom Ross
Dear Nancy, Jim and Jill,
Condolences to you and your families on the passing of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and love are with you all.
Love from all of your west coast family.
Dave St-Pierre
My sympathies
Suzanne and Michael Powell
We loved you Uncle John. Thank you for serving our country!
Dear Nancy and family- We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. His obituary reflects a remarkable career of service to his country, something to be very proud of. We hope the good memories will comfort you at this really difficult time.