Gordon Jeffery Brownlee, 63, passed away on June 23rd, 2022, surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his wife Carolyn (Sims), and daughter Kylie (Brownlee). Loving uncle to Amelie and Daniel Drouin, and beloved sister-in-law Lisa Drouin (Marc Drouin). He will be missed by many friends and extended family, too many to name. You will always be in our hearts. He was born to parents John Keith Brownlee and Margot Heather Brownlee in on April 27th, 1959, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Gord loved to travel, ride motorcycles and was an avid skier. When he had down time, he enjoyed watching old black and white movies, reading, watching travel videos, and grabbing a drink with friends.
We wish to thank Gord’s care team. Dr. Bowles, Dr. Asmis, Dr. Whetter and Dr. Brodeur, who all went above and beyond to ensure Gord received exceptional care during his illness. We especially want to thank Benny De Guzman for the in-house care he gave Gord – you are a marvel. Your presence was a life line during such a difficult time and we cannot thank you enough.
Friends are invited to gather in the Scared Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa ON K1L 8A6 on Tuesday, June 28th after 1 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. followed by interment and reception.
Gord wished for any donations to be made to Pancreatic Cancer Canada to help raise funds to further research this untreatable disease.
To attend the the Celebration of life ceremony via livestream please register HERE to obtain the secure link. .
Digital Guestbook
Amanda, Bryan and Sarah Jackson
Roger och Anette
Gord, you will always remain in our hearts and our glorius memories. Our thoughts go to Carolyn and Kylie. Will miss you.
Anna & Neil
Gord, you are forever cherished in our hearts for your kindness, sense of adventure, and your ability to keep us laughing. Carolyn and Kylie, with the heaviest of hearts we extend our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Love Anna Neil Leah & Tess
Geoff Guitard
Carolyn, peace be with you and your family. Sending you much love and prayers. May you be wrapped up in God’s loving embrace and may the consoling power of Christ breathe across your entire being now. Until we are all reunited in God, may God welcome your beloved into a joy that knows no end.
Robin Cook
Cousin Gord,
You will be greatly missed!
You were always a strong example of life experience to look up to. Your upbeat attitude and wisdom were always refreshing. Thank you for a life well lived and all the advice along the way.
Thank you for marrying a wonderful lady and raising a lovely daughter. I pray God gives Carolyn and Kylie comfort and peace in this time of loss.
For a life too soon taken, I am glad for the time we've had!
Jo-Anne Stadnyk
Dear Carolyn and Kylie,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and Dad. My deepest condolences.
Karen Mackay
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Carolyn and Kylie. Gord packed a lot of amazing experiences into his life, and he will live on in your hearts. Love and healing to you and Kylie from Vancouver. Karen and Adam
Deborah G. Cook
I first met Gord when I started dating his Uncle Peter in 1969. Gord was 10 years old & he really wanted to be taller than his Uncle. Peter was not a tall man but Gord measured himself every Sunday at the Family's home on Ruskin Street. When Peter & I returned from BC in 1977 Gord had accomplished that & he kept on growing.
Gord met the love of his life Carolyn They were wed & had a daughter Kylie. She has grown into a beautiful young lady that Gord cherished.
The day Gord told us he had Cancer was a very sad & teary eyed day. I prayed every day that he would beat it but he has succumbed to that awful disease.
Rest in peace Gord, have a great Family reunion in the sky, give them all a hug from us
Naomi M-Z, tenant on Charlotte St.
With deepest sympathy for your loss
Murray & Elinor Martin
Dear Carolyn & Kylee,
We clearly remember the last time we saw you and Gordon at John's memorial in Lucknow. I wish we had been able to accept your invitation to visit in Ottawa but alas, it could not be.
Its easy to see that all the sincere tributes to Gordon today were well deserved. We hope your memories of all the happy times you shared will ease the pain and sorrow of Gord's passing. So sorry that he was taken so soon. He seemed like a great guy!
With Love to you both,
Murray & Elinor
Our thoughts go out to you Carolyn and Kylie. We enjoyed lovely dinners together as neighbours on Ivy Cresent when the girls were little. Gord was a great dad and a fun person to be with, it was a pleasure spending time with all of you. We are very sorry for this huge loss he leaves in your lives.
Amanda, Bryan and Sarah