Glenn Andrew McGuire, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away suddenly surrounded by the love that defined his life. Born July 4, 1961, in Westmount Quebec to Donald and Jean McGuire, Glenn grew up with a generous heart and a ready laugh that stayed with him his whole life.
A proud and dedicated soldier, Glenn served multiple overseas tours including Cyprus and Afghanistan with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) and the Intelligence Branch. Those who served with him remember his steady courage, his quick wit, and the energetic strength he brought to every challenge.
Glenn’s greatest joy was his family. His wife Kathleen (Kathy) and daughter Hayley were his world; he treasured every moment with them and filled their lives with laughter, warmth, and unwavering devotion. He is also survived by his siblings, Michael (Jane) and Erin (Mike), nieces Marissa (Anthony), Sarah and Gwen, and nephews David, Christopher (Laura), and Matthew, and by extended family and many dear friends whose lives he touched.
Glenn will be remembered for his wicked humor, his love of (and frustration with) the Leafs and his enduring passion for golf and the friends who came with it. He learned to love figure skating in support of his precious Hayley, despite never truly learning the proper names for most elements. He leaves behind countless memories—stories, smiles, and the example of a life lived fully for those he loved.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Glenn’s memory to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. in the Sacred Space of Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, located at 280 Beechwood Avenue in Ottawa. A reception will follow. Those unable to attend the service in person, may attend virtually via live stream by accessing this link.
Interment in the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood will take place at a later date, when the grass has greened for the season.
Digital Guestbook
A.J. Krause
Steven Christo
Glenn,
It was an absolute pleasure to have met you and serve with you while we both served within
2 PPCLI Winnipeg, Cyprus and Germany. You will be missed. RIP VP
Jamie Hunter
To Glenn’s family, please accept my sincere condolences. I met Glenn 26 yrs ago in the basement at Tunney’s and liked him from day one, he was a good man.
RIP brother.
Daniel Samson
I am truly saddened by Glen’s passing. My condolences to his family. I had the pleasure of having Glenn as an instructor. I must admit that, at the time, I was a bit intimidated by his stern look during exams, but behind that gruff exterior was a man full of empathy and dedication.
On the last day of the course, after our graduation, I was outside the building when he walked toward me, shook my hand, and said, “Congratulations, now colleague.” That’s the kind of man I discovered in that moment.
A beautiful service. Rest in Peace Glen.