DONAGHY, Greg - September 8, 1961 - July 1, 2020
Gregory (Greg) Owen Donaghy died peacefully, on July 1, 2020, at the Ottawa Heart Institute, a week after suffering a heart attack.
Greg leaves behind Mary, his wife of nearly 28 years, his children Katherine (Katie), Michael and Stephen.
With them in mourning are his mother, Maureen, sisters Mary (Margaret) and Fionnuala (Philippe) and his many sisters- and brothers-in-law, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is also mourned by Mary's parents Ron and Dawn Shephard.
Greg was predeceased by his father Michael and brother Tom.
Born in London, England, of Irish parents, Greg arrived in Toronto at a young age and quickly embraced his Canadian identity when he strapped on his first pair of skates, but never forgot his Irish heritage.
He attended St. Michael's College School, where he made many lifelong friends. Greg's trip to Senegal with Canada World Youth ignited a lifelong passion for social justice, international relations and foreign policy. This continued at St. Michael's College, University of Toronto, where he met Mako Watanabe, who would become a lifelong friend for both Greg and his family and who graciously led Greg's final prayers, having long ago been ordained a Catholic priest, with Greg in attendance.
After being introduced to running by his wife 32 years ago, it became an integral part of his life. Greg managed to finish his last run before passing on.
Never one to boast, Greg was most proud of his three wonderful children, Katie, Michael and Stephen. His greatest joy was bringing them into this world with the love of his life, Mary.
Mary and her children want to thank the exceptional staff at the Ottawa Heart Institute, especially nurses Samantha, Elfreda and Ryan, for their compassion.
A Funeral Mass will be planned when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Shepherds of Good Hope or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, and please register as an organ donor.
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