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.
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Scott Waddell
Janet and Duncan Cahill
Aunt Helen and Family, our hearts and prayers are with you during this very painful time. May you find comfort and strength being surrounded by your loved ones.
Heather Pitt
Our sincere sympathies to Mrs. Waddell and family. Thinking of you all.
Heather Pitt and Muriel Mitchell, Riverside United Quilting and Crafts
Judy and Garry Charette
Don loved to share his family history and how we treasured hearing about his memories especially the time he shared as a young boy living with his Mother, brother Harold as well as sisters Marion and Caroline with his Uncle Cecil and Grandfather Waddell. He will be missed. Our deepest condolences to Helen and his entire family!
Elizabeth Cameron
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of Mrs. Waddell and family in this difficult time.
Norma Knight
He was a very gentle nice person, good bridge player & church member. Always willing to contribute with stories of growing up & teaching in Ottawa. He will be missed..
Colleen and Michael Simms
We both want to pass along our sincere condolences to Helen, Andrea, Derek, Mark and family. Don was always there to lend a helping hand and we will truly miss his wonderful spirit.
Carolyn Malchy
I am a friend of Helen and Don's. We attend the same church at Riverside United.
Don was a kind and generous man who added so much to the church community.
Margaret Sedlar
Hello I live on Linton road I talked to him many times before covid I had both him an his wife over for Christmas Eve he will be missed my condolences to the family
Beth Wagstaff (New Zealand)
Uncle Don will be remembered as such a caring, thoughtful and compassionate soul who could light up a room with his quick wit, smile and laughter. It has been such a pleasure and a privilege to have had him in our family. With much love Beth, Jessica, Amy, Joshua and Stephen.
And Louise Lavoie (mother)