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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HOUSTOUN, Ronald Philip (Bunny) - passed away peacefully following a short illness at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025 at the age of 98. Ronald was born on March 16, 1926 in Wealdstone, England to the late Philip Houstoun and late May Houstoun (nee Bird). Husband of the late Linda Ann Houstoun and the late Marrion Houstoun (nee Johnston), mother of his children. Father of Philip Houstoun (Sabrina Cox) of Ottawa and the late Hilary Houstoun of Clayton, Ontario and grandfather of Taylor and Kieran. Predeceased by his brother Jeff of Brisbane, Australia and his sister Jean of London, England. Survived by his sister Olive of London, England. Ronald enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1941 and subsequently transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1953 from which he retired in 1973 with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He then not so silently endured 10 years as a public servant in Hull, Quebec. In retirement, he enjoyed sailing with his wife Linda on their own boat (out of Prescott, Ontario) and on numerous cruise ships around the world. At Ronald's request, no service was held. The family would like to thank the staff at The Court at Barrhaven, at Ottawa Home Care, and at the Ottawa Civic Hospital for their patient and compassionate care. (The Ottawa Citizen 01 Jun 2025)
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