Obituary for Carol and Glen Derry
Carol & Glen Derry
We are saddened by the peaceful passing of Gordon ‘Glen’ Derry on Tuesday, 21 February
2023. Glen, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Great Grandpa, Brother, and Uncle passed after having shared
a few final days with family by his side at QHC Prince Edward Memorial Hospital.
Glen joins his wife of 25 years, Carol Derry (Neal) who passed before him on 11 September
2021. Carol, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, and Aunt was also blessed to have been
surrounded by family at the time of her peaceful passing.
Glen is survived by his children: Robert [AKA Bob](and Suzanne), Lois (and Bill), Paul (and
Natalie), Nancy, and Dick (and Shelly), as well as Carol is survived by her children: Dale (and
Diana), Colleen (and Andy), Sally, Paul (and Lynne), Tracy (and Randy) and Daughter in law
Lori.
Carol and Glen were grandparents and great grandparents to many loving grandkids and great
grandkids. They were also Aunt and Uncle to many nieces and nephews. All of us were the
target of a well-timed practical joke or a teasing from Glen. We all got to enjoy Carol’s
homecooked meals and desserts, or her telling Glen to stop teasing one of us.
Glen is also survived by his siblings: Robert [AKA Bob] (Anita), Sylvia (Laurie), Shirley (Bob),
Sharon (Leonard) and Brother-in-law Bob. Predeceased by his father (Gordon), mother (Alice),
brother (Don) and sister (Doris).
Carol is survived by siblings: Doug (Marilyn) Richardson, Linda (Ray Morrisette) Vance, Don
(Marg) Richardson. Predeceased by her parents Leland & Edna Richardson and Son Brent Neal.
As per their wishes, a joint Celebration of Life will be held at Rushnell Funeral Home, ( previously McConnell’s Funeral Home) 613-472-2531, 9 Bursthall St. Marmora on Saturday, 11 March, 2023. Visitation will
be from 11am to 1pm and a service of remembrance will start at 1pm followed by a luncheon
at the Marmora Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 237 from 2:30 to 5pm. A private family burial
will occur at a later date.
In lieu of floral or donations to a specific charity, we ask that you spend time with your loved
ones, hug and hold those who need your support, gather with family and friends, whether over
a home cooked meal or at a favourite restaurant. Celebrate Carol and Glen and imagine how
they would want to be remembered. Wear a pair of suspenders with a plaid shirt or bake the
best dessert in your repertoire. Give or volunteer to a charity or organization that has impacted
your life or will help in making someone’s life more successful.
If at the Celebration of Life and you cannot remember someone’s name, go with Bob.
Statistically you are likely right.
We are saddened by the peaceful passing of Gordon ‘Glen’ Derry on Tuesday, 21 February
2023. Glen, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Great Grandpa, Brother, and Uncle passed after having shared
a few final days with family by his side at QHC Prince Edward Memorial Hospital.
Glen joins his wife of 25 years, Carol Derry (Neal) who passed before him on 11 September
2021. Carol, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, and Aunt was also blessed to have been
surrounded by family at the time of her peaceful passing.
Glen is survived by his children: Robert [AKA Bob](and Suzanne), Lois (and Bill), Paul (and
Natalie), Nancy, and Dick (and Shelly), as well as Carol is survived by her children: Dale (and
Diana), Colleen (and Andy), Sally, Paul (and Lynne), Tracy (and Randy) and Daughter in law
Lori.
Carol and Glen were grandparents and great grandparents to many loving grandkids and great
grandkids. They were also Aunt and Uncle to many nieces and nephews. All of us were the
target of a well-timed practical joke or a teasing from Glen. We all got to enjoy Carol’s
homecooked meals and desserts, or her telling Glen to stop teasing one of us.
Glen is also survived by his siblings: Robert [AKA Bob] (Anita), Sylvia (Laurie), Shirley (Bob),
Sharon (Leonard) and Brother-in-law Bob. Predeceased by his father (Gordon), mother (Alice),
brother (Don) and sister (Doris).
Carol is survived by siblings: Doug (Marilyn) Richardson, Linda (Ray Morrisette) Vance, Don
(Marg) Richardson. Predeceased by her parents Leland & Edna Richardson and Son Brent Neal.
As per their wishes, a joint Celebration of Life will be held at Rushnell Funeral Home, ( previously McConnell’s Funeral Home) 613-472-2531, 9 Bursthall St. Marmora on Saturday, 11 March, 2023. Visitation will
be from 11am to 1pm and a service of remembrance will start at 1pm followed by a luncheon
at the Marmora Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 237 from 2:30 to 5pm. A private family burial
will occur at a later date.
In lieu of floral or donations to a specific charity, we ask that you spend time with your loved
ones, hug and hold those who need your support, gather with family and friends, whether over
a home cooked meal or at a favourite restaurant. Celebrate Carol and Glen and imagine how
they would want to be remembered. Wear a pair of suspenders with a plaid shirt or bake the
best dessert in your repertoire. Give or volunteer to a charity or organization that has impacted
your life or will help in making someone’s life more successful.
If at the Celebration of Life and you cannot remember someone’s name, go with Bob.
Statistically you are likely right.