Ron Eady (85) passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Ottawa General Hospital in the early morning hours of February 13th, 2026 following complications brought on from pneumonia.
Born in Pembroke Ontario, Ron was an accomplished athlete in his youth and enjoyed taking part in school activities from acting in plays, writing and taking photographs for the school paper, public speaking and was even the valedictorian when he graduated from Holy Name school. His love for education and storytelling continued and after graduating from Windsor University, Ron became an outstanding, award-winning history teacher at several high schools in Ottawa. He spent the majority of his career at Glebe Collegiate Institute, then retired from Canterbury High School in 1997.
Ron was a world traveler having visited many interesting and historical places throughout the globe. He was also a knowledgeable outdoorsman as well as an avid cyclist and kept up with this passion his whole life, reluctantly making the move to an E-bike at around the age of 80. People were in awe of Ron and his ability to just keep living a good and active life on his own terms.
Ron met the love of his life, Nicole (née Lalande) in 1965 and they were married in 1967. They moved to Germany for a two-year teaching contract on the Canadian Air Force Base in Lahr and had their first child, a beautiful daughter named Marie-Josée Monique in 1969. After returning to Canada, they settled in Ottawa's east end and had their second child, a son named Pierre Mackenzie in 1971. Fatherhood came naturally for Ron. He without a doubt proved to be a loving, caring, attentive and giving father.
Ron is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years Nicole, his loving son Pierre, his cherished grandchildren Mia, Kolton and Dylan, as well as his younger brother Bob (Eileen). He also leaves many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Clayton and Mary, his daughter Monique (Darrell).and his brother Gary.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, the 26th of April, 2026 at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Please feel free to contact his son Pierre at peady0012@gmail.com with any questions or to confirm your attendance.
Many thanks to everyone who enriched Ron’s life with your friendship and love!
Livre de visiteurs
Janice Eady-Lafond.
Dylan Garrioch
Beautifully written and an incredible man who will be dearly missed, your father.
Kelly Ritch-OReilly
I’ve often reflected on how lucky I was, during a very difficult and unstable time in my youth, to come across people who offered me stability, kindness, and a safe place to land. Ron, Nicole, and their son Pierre were those people for me.
I lived upstairs with Pierre, and though my stay was short, I remember their kindness. The dinners they invited me to, and the quiet generosity they showed without judgment.
I will always be grateful for my time there. Sending my deepest condolences and love to the family. 💛
John Myles
Ron was a couple of years ahead of me in school. The toughest athlete ever. I once saw him recover his own punt.
His best buddy, Romeo Levasseur, was my older sister's boyfriend so the two of them were often at our house... a real star!
Angelina Trottier
What a lovely man - an amazing teaching, devoted husband and father, supportive colleague. So so sorry for the loss
Stephen Willcock
Ron and Nicole were the most excellent examples of doing it right.
I shared time with them at Canterbury and they were guiding lights in my life – both professional and personal.
I will always bear a debt of gratitude to Ron and also to Nicole – my deepest condolences to the Eady family.
Joan gaudreau
Always remembered
Bob Paterson
A fabulous teacher, Ron had my respect. I also respect Nicole as an outstanding teacher. I offer my sincere sympathy to Nicole and all of Ron's loved ones.
RobertGreen
Ron was a true Canadian, a love for the outdoors, travel and strongly supportive our broad history, Bob Green, Canterbury, Lahr and fellow paddler.
Christine Lachance
Cher Pierre,
Au nom de toute la famille Lachance, nous souhaitons vous offrir, à toi et à toute ta famille, nos plus sincères condoléances pour le décès de ton merveilleux père, Ron.
Ron était véritablement de ces personnes rares qui laissent une empreinte durable dans le cœur de tous ceux qui ont eu la chance de les connaître. On se souviendra longtemps de la façon dont il savait transmettre bien plus que des connaissances — il partageait une vision du monde empreinte de curiosité, de bienveillance et d’humanité.
Il avait ce don unique de raconter des histoires qui captivaient tout le monde, mêlant humour, sagesse et souvenirs avec une chaleur incomparable. Être assis autour d’un feu avec Ron, c’était entrer dans un moment précieux, dont on ressortait toujours un peu plus riche.
Nous espérons que les nombreuses traces qu’il a laissées dans le cœur des gens, ainsi que l’amour immense de ta famille et tes amis, sauront t’apporter un peu de réconfort dans cette période difficile.
Nos pensées vous accompagnent très sincèrement.
Avec toute notre sympathie,
La famille Lachance
Condolences to the family. Rest in peace cousin Ron.