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
Pat Barnhouse
Aileen Dolan Medina and Carlos Medina
Carlos and I are very sad to learn of the loss of dear Lynn. I will never forget her kindness to me and my boys when we lost Pat. She was a wonderful, kind and thoughtful friend to us all over the years. Our deepest sympathy to all the Lanigan family. RIP Lynn you will be greatly missed.
Rod and Diane MacInnes
We would like to express our sincere condolences to Gerry and his family. We were saddened to learn of Lynn's passing and our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Kim & Dara Kavanagh
Thinking of you all xxx
Irene Stephen
Cherished memories of a dearly loved sister-in-law.
Ursula Whaley
To Gerry and the Lanigan Family, our sincere condolences at the passing of dear Lynn. I have very fond memories of our times together at the Canadian Club. I will miss Lynn's wonderful annual Christmas letters as well as her numerous updates throughout the year. She will be forever missed.
Lynn and Paul Stanfield
Our condolences to all of Lynn and Gerry’s family. We are sorry not to attend in person, but will be attending via video link.
David Riis and Johanne Rousseau
So sad to say goodbye to such a wonderful friend. Thinking of you,
Gerry and family, during this difficult time.
Dave Stephen
So sorry to hear about Lynn's passing. My sincere condolences at this horrible time.
Chris Davis
Gerry,
Gerry, So sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. You and Lynn have always been cherished and valued members of the Lansdowne family and we share in your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences and healing thoughts and prayers.
Gerry,
So sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. As one who has gone through the same trauma, I know how just devastating it can be.