Death Notice: ROFFA member and former Gloucester Firefighter/ Public Education Officer Richard Maisonneuve passed away.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Maisonneuve on April 28, 2025 at the age of 82. He was the son of the late Arthur Maisonneuve and the late Evelyn Maisonneuve (nee Sauvé) and the beloved partner and best friend to Michelle Dunning. He leaves in sadness but with wonderful memories his daughter Leah Maisonneuve-Hope (Dave), his son Charles Maisonneuve and his stepchildren James Dunning (Michelle) and Christine Armbrust (John). He was the adored grandfather of Amber (Ken), Alexandra, Zacharia, Martine, Nicholas, Evan and cherished great-grandfather of Tessa, Kallie and step-great-grandfather of Tucker, Mason, Cooper and Callie. He also leaves in sorrow his brothers Guy (Lily) and Louis (Elaine), as well as his nieces and nephews Lyanne Picard, Luc Picard (Josée), Daniel Picard (Denise), Denis Picard (Francine), Guy Groulx (Sylvie), Jacques Groulx (Julie), Luc Groulx, Johanne Cyr (Normand), Andrée Maisonneuve, Gilles Maisonneuve, Nathalie Bélisle and the mother of his children Carolanne Hermann.

He was predeceased by his sisters Patsy Groulx (Yvon), Pauline Picard (Conrad) and his nephews Marc Picard (Lise) and Michel Groulx.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Firefighters Community Foundation – Ottawa Firefighters Memorial would be greatly appreciated..

At his and the families request, no funeral or wake will be held however a celebration of life will take place at a later date. More information will be posted when available.

Born: Aug 13, 1942

Hired GFD: Sept 4, 19??

Retired: Aug 31, 1995

Deceased: Apr 28, 2025