Obituary of Ellie Cavanagh

CAVANAGH, Elwyn Arnold “Ellie”

(Retired – Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food)

(Avid Woodworker)

With heavy hearts, the family announces that Ellie passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home and while surrounded by loved ones on Monday evening, October 21, 2024; Elwyn Arnold Cavanagh of Arnprior was 78.

Beloved husband of Deborah “Debbie” (nee Rousselle) and of the late Patricia Ann (nee Franko) who passed away June 23, 2000.

Dearly loved Dad of Victoria Harford (Luke) and Amy Cavanagh and “Step-Dad” of Trevor O’Keefe (Crystal), Andrew O’Keefe (Nancy), Christopher O’Keefe (Stephanie Murdock) and Kerry O’Keefe.

Cherished “Papa” of Ben, Rebecca, Eric, Brittany, Hailey, Tatum, Tyson and Cameron.

Dear brother of Delmer Cavanagh (Jane Morrissette), Doreen Blair (Jim), Phyllis Douglas (late Jack) and Gladys York (Doug).

Predeceased by a brother, Keith (1956).

Son of the late Arnold and Muriel (nee Tripp) Cavanagh.

Ellie never left his farming roots and if anyone could find a needle in a haystack, it was him.

He will always be remembered for his love of family, his talent for fixing or building literally anything and his enjoyment of a good party.

He thoroughly lived his motto which was: always have two (or three) of everything. 

Ellie’s final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the

Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior

where visitation will be held on Friday, October 25^th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, October 26^th from 9:30 to 10:45.

A Service to honour and celebrate Ellie will take place in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock.

The service will be webcast live for those unable to attend.

A reception will follow.

Interment St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham at a later date.

In his memory, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.