Surrounded by the music he played and loved, Carl passed away peacefully on June 10th 2019 at the Ottawa General Hospital after a short illness. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Melba, his brothers Patrick, Theodore (Ted), Robert, and his beloved sister Cathy.
Leaving to celebrate his life and shared memories are his children Toby Bordua, Hollie Anne Last, Jodi Stapleton, Shawn Stapleton, his grandaughter Ayla Pearce, his brothers Jack and Don Stapleton, their spouses and many nieces and nephews. He will be fondly remembered by his colleagues in music from the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Governor General Footguard Band, Ottawa Community Concert Band, and students of the french horn from Canterbury High School.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a service to commemorate his life on June 25th at 1:00pm in the Sacred Space at Beechwood Cemetery and Funeral Home, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa, ON. Immediately following the funeral service, Carl will be interned at Beechwood Cemetery near his brother Pat and sister in law Jean.
Following the funeral service and internment, everyone is invited to raise a glass in his honour, and share stories of his life at The Prescott Hotel, 379 Preston St. Ottawa, ON.
Digital Guestbook
Victor Young
Wendy Lamirande (nee Freeman)
My Dad, Don Freeman, was a good friend to Carl in the Central Band. I had the opportunity to meet up with Carl when I joined the Ottawa Community Concert Band this year. He had approached me at one of my first rehearsals with the Band and told me he fondly remembered my Father.
Carl will always be remembered for his musicianship and his kindness.
My deepest condolences to the Stapleton Family.
RIP Carl.
Pennie and Pat Eagen
So sorry for your loss, Hollie. The Eagen family shares our sympathy and condolences with you and your family.
Sending you our love:))))
Valerie McIntyre-Cyr
My deepest condolences to all the family. So sorry to hear of Carl's passing. We shared a lot of great times, memories of The Canadian Guards and all that great music. Regards to Jack. As well. And, memories of Pat. Stand easy, Carl. R.I.P.
Martin Damus
I played one season with Carl in the Ottawa Rube Band, and heard from him he tutors french horn students at Canterbury. He offered to help out my son Noah, and as Noah wrote here, it was Carl that taught him to play so well. We'd always talk with him when we saw him play with the Rube Band at various Oktoberfests. I will miss him, and I am grateful to have known him.
Richard Girard
Rest in peace Carl. I have known you has a happy fellow. Even though we haven't seen you since you left to Halifax in the middle 70's. My sympathies to all the family
Michael Smith
I played French Horn along with Carl in the RCR Band in Gagetown. I had not seen him since 1983. We had some good times. I am saddened by his loss. RIP Carl
Natalie Andrews
Carl taught my daughter French horn for 5 years. He brought the love of music into our home, and helped boost her confidence and play her French horn flawlessly.
Carl was not only a music teacher to my daughter, but a close friend to our family. The first year he was my daughter’s teacher, we made sure he knew how Much we cared, we made sure he put his own special ornament on our Christmas tree
Carl, I’m sorry we couldn’t say goodbye, but you will always be in our heart.
R.I.P. my good friend...Carl and I were at the school of music from 63to65 he was a class ahead of me ...Both french horn player...He also thought me how to drive and pass my drivers license...Will never forget you my friend.