It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of Roger Ayotte, who passed away on the 17 January 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. He was a dedicated husband, father, and friend who lived a wonderful life.
Roger was born in England during the Second World War to a military family. After the war, the family returned to Canada, where he spent his formative years in Ottawa. Following high school, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and attended military college, graduating from the Royal Military College. After completing his undergraduate degree, he underwent military training as a pilot and spent the next couple of decades as a fighter pilot, accumulating thousands of flying hours.
Upon leaving the military, Roger brought his skills to the Canadian Aviation Safety Board and Transport Canada, where he continued to fly until the end of his public service career.
Roger had a wide variety of hobbies throughout his life. In his early years, he was a car enthusiast and spent his spare time skiing and fishing. He eventually became an accomplished woodworker, building a post-and-beam house for the family home. An avid cyclist, he rode tens of thousands of kilometers on both his single bike and a tandem with his wife. Later in life, he rekindled his love for fishing and deeply enjoyed being outdoors with friends, fishing for trout or traveling the world in search of new fishing adventures.
Roger was a dedicated husband to Wendy, proud father to Chris, brother to Susan and Wendy, father-in-law to Cathy, and loving grandfather.
In lieu of flowers or cards, please make a donation to the Maison de l’Est hospice.
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Barry and Monica Irvine
Debbie and Garth MacDonald
Our sincere condolences, Wendy and family. It was a pleasure to know Roger - a very good man. He is gone far too soon, but he certainly had a very full life. Memories can never be a replacement, but you will have such great ones to help you through the grieving process. Rest in peace, Roger.
Lesley and Jack Stow
Our thoughts are with you Wendy and family at this difficult time.
Earle Morris
As a classmate & living in Ottawa, I had the privilege of meeting up with Roger from time to time - we were members of the same fitness club. Always positive and upbeat, he was the consummate gentleman cadet. I appreciated his company and enjoyed engaging in conversations about the issues of the day - World & Canadian politics, status of the Canadian Forces, etc. Of course at some point the conversation would involve fishing! Rest in peace Roger.
At this difficult time we sorrowfully reach out to Wendy, Chris and family. There will be a big hole in your family and he will be missed every day. We shared travelling to Vietnam,
skiing in St Jovite and many other activities which we enjoyed very much. Rest in peace, Roger.