Graeme Lemoine of Ottawa has passed away at the age of 63. Graeme was a proud member of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa as a piper for over 40 years, and he served as Pipe Major for several of those years. He was the recipient of the Canadian Forces Decoration. Family and friends are invited […]
With heavy hearts, the PPBSO Ottawa Branch extends its condolences to the family and friends of Tom Brown, who passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Tom was 40 years old. Tom was a professional soloist, certified adjudicator, pipe major, and teacher. Upon his appointment as Pipe Major of the Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and […]
Jack Gauthier of Ottawa has passed away at the age of 86. Jack served in the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence from 1948 to 1994. He first began piping with the Nova Scotia Highlanders regiment when he was a teenager. In Ottawa, Jack played with the RCAF Station Rockliffe Pipes and Drums (now the […]
Connie Blaney of Maxville has passed away at the age of 83. Connie was instrumental in developing the Glengarry Highland Games into the largest highland gathering in the world in terms of competitors, events, and attendance. Connie was also an accomplished bagpiper with numerous solo prizes to her name. She was a founding member of […]
It is with much sadness that the founding member of the PPBSO Ottawa Branch Major Archie Cairns, MMM, CD has passed away. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Archie MacNeil Cairns began piping at the age of 9 with his father, Pipe Major John Knox Cairns of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, as […]
It is with much sadness that the PPBSO Ottawa Branch extends heartfelt condolences to the Coghill family with the passing of John Robert “Jack” Coghill Sr. Jack Coghill Sr. was a formidable piping tour de force in the Ottawa area over the decades, helping establish and build the foundation for today’s vibrant and strong piping […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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) […]
