Obituary of John (Sandy) Christie

The family of John (Sandy) Christie is saddened to announce his passing on February 18, 2021.  John was born to his parents Charles Christie and Constance Ewing in Saint John, NB on October 23, 1927.  He lived in Halifax, Montreal, and Winnipeg, before settling in Ottawa in 1956.  He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Audrey (née Rose) and his brother, Bill.

John enjoyed a long and active retirement, which included curling at the Cityview Curling Club, and golfing at Mountain Creek and Madawaska Golf Clubs. He will be fondly remembered by his three children, Ann (Shaun Murphy), Ian (Nancy), and Andrew (Ghislaine Camiré), and his two grandchildren, Jennifer (Charles-André Legault), and Daniel (Kali MacAdam).

Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.  His family offers many thanks to the caring staff and wonderful residents at Park Place Senior Suites, and in his last weeks, at the Civic Hospital and Elisabeth Bruyère.