Harold George MCCONNELL

MCCONNELL, Harold George (Bus) In his 86th year, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Bus is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Marion Jean (Lyon), his daughter Lee Doddridge (Charlie) of Ottawa, his son Ron (and partner Nancy) of Cranbrook, BC and his grandson Jeremy (Sara) of Ottawa. He also leaves his brother Alex (Mary) of Maxville, ON, and his two sisters, Evelyn Towers of Ottawa and Eunice Marleau (Fern) of Toronto as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bus was born in Ottawa and spent most of his working life with the National Research Council, serving in the Canadian Army during WWII at CFB Suffield in the chemical warfare division. He was involved in numerous sports and activities throughout his life, including hockey, curling, softball, basketball and golf. He was a founding member of the Ottawa Valley Beagle Club, a respected judge with the Canadian Kennel Club and spent many hours teaching and coaching young and old alike in the sports he loved. One of his favourite pastimes was introducing youngsters to the game of golf at their summer home near Calabogie, Ontario. Many thanks to the staff at the Perley Rideau for the excellent care they have provided over the past six years. At the family's request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held in the spring at Calabogie. Please contact Tubman Funeral Homes, Ottawa for details. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada would be appreciated. The Ottawa Citizen,