Gus Sanderson

Sanderson, C.A. (Gus)

Member of The Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame

Owner of Sanderson Engineering Specialties (47 years)

With great sadness we announce the passing of C. A. (Gus) Sanderson on June 3, 2013. Beloved husband of 63 years to Elizabeth (Betty) Benedict, dear father of Janet (Ray) and Jeff (MaryEllen). Loving grandfather and great-grandfather to Sean (Sherrie), Craig (Kristine), Laura (Andre), Morgan, Keegan and the late MacKenzie. Predeceased by his parents Lorena (Honeywell) and Arthur Sanderson and sisters, the late Eleanor (Foster Beveridge) and Lois (Bud Betts). Fondly remembered by many close relatives and friends. Gus was a life long resident of Ottawa and was inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame in 1989 for his significant achievements in the sport of Skeet Shooting, including many Canadian and World Championships. Gus was also a long time member of the Ottawa Valley Trap and Skeet Club and the Cedarhill and Amberwood Golf Clubs. The Sanderson family would like to thank Dr. Stecher of the Carp Family Medical Centre, and the Bayshore Home Care Services for their kindness and assistance over these past several months. Special thanks also to the Home Care nurse Allison Kay for her gentle care and compassion - Gus called her his Angel. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore Drive and Baseline Road), Nepean on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. At the family request, there will not be a Chapel service. Cremation and private family burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, Gus has requested that donations be made to the "Christie Lake Kids Camps" www.christielakekids.com an organization that held many fond memories from his days as a counsellor there.