Obituary of Denis McNamara

MCNAMARA, Denis
July 11, 1945-June 20, 2019
Denis died peacefully in the loving embrace of his family at Providence Care Hospital following a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Rowland) and dear father of Mark McNamara (Erica Gard) and Denise Carquez (Rick).  Affectionately known as "Poppie" to his adoring grandson Kaeden Carquez.  Denis is predeceased by his parents William and Christine (nee McQueen) McNamara, sister Pearl Young (Ronald) and brother Francis McNamara (late Gale).  He will be fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Robert Rowland, as well as all of his nieces and nephews.  The family extends sincere gratitude to all of Denis' caregivers at Providence Care Hospital (Parkside 2) for the exemplary care and kindness provided to him. Family and friends will be received at JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME, 1900 John Counter Boulevard on Monday, June 24 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  Liturgy of the Word in the Chapel on Tuesday, June 25 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Dan Ryan officiating.  Interment of the ashes at a later date in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.  As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Sheba's Haven Rescue (in recognition of Denis' fondness for dogs).