Category: Passages

Passages – James Gray – February 15, 2012

Posted by admin - February 16, 2012 - Announcements, News, Passages James_Gray_sm

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of James Gray on February 15, 2012, aged 35, after a lengthy struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. James’ piping career included the Ogilvy Pipe Band, the Air Command Pipes and Drums, Rob Roy Pipe Band, the Band of [...]

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Passages – Keegan Mellville – Jan. 3, 2012

Posted by admin - January 5, 2012 - Announcements, News, Passages Keegan

It is with great sadness and shock that we relay the news of the passing of Keegan Melville. Keegan was just eighteen years of age, but had played with Arnprior McNabb Pipes and Drums for many years and also competed as a solo drummer. There will be a wake on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 [...]

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Passages – November 23, 2011 – John Shaw

Posted by admin - November 24, 2011 - Announcements, News, Passages John Shaw

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Shaw.  John was the lead drummer in the Air Command Pipes and Drums for some years and after his retirement was active with other bands in the Ottawa valley.  He also was very active as a drumming teacher.  John will be missed by many.  [...]

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Passages – November 12, 2011 – Jack Mellon

Posted by admin - November 16, 2011 - Announcements, News, Passages

MELLON, John Joseph (Jack), CD Died peacefully at home on 12 Nov 2011 at the age of 82 surrounded by family. Devoted and loving husband of Joan. Father of Michelle (Mike), James (Patricia). Step father of Cathy, Lynda, Wendy (Tim), and Andrina (Jim). Grandfather of eleven and great grandfather of one. Brother of Owen (Carol) [...]

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Passages – October 15, 2011 – CWO (Ret’d) E.J. (Ted) Moffatt

Posted by admin - October 16, 2011 - Announcements, News, Passages

It is our sad duty to announce that CWO (Ret’d) E.J. (Ted) Moffatt former pipe major of both the Cameron highlanders and the Ottawa police pipe bands died Sat October 15, at approximately 1630 from a cardiac event. Funeral arrangements are with Hulse, Playfair and McGarry at the West Chapel,150 Woodroffe Avenue, (at Byron), Ottawa,Ontario [...]

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Passages – October 1, 2011 – John Blair Kerr

Posted by admin - October 5, 2011 - Announcements, News, Passages

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of John Blair Kerr (M.W.O. (Ret.) RCAF) on October 1, 2011 at the age of 82.    John was a former lead tip of Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia, McNish Distillery Pipe Band, and Dunvegan Pipeband.  He was also a drumming adjudicator and instructor.   John was an [...]

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