Obituary of Damien John Brown-Graham

With profound sadness and shock, we share that Damien John Brown-Graham has passed over into the nature that he loved so dearly on June 24, 2025 as a result of sudden and unexpected cardiac arrest. His last few hours were spent outdoors biking and enjoying some laughs with his dearest mate.

This message is an open invitation to our community to gather in his honour and to take solace together in our shared love for him and the lives he touched with his larger than life joie de vivre, generous and boundless acts of service, committed teaching and mentoring, and the unconditional love that he extended to his family and friends, here and afar. It will also be an opportunity to show your support to Damien’s life partner and wife of 28 years, Julie Harrison, and their two beloved sons Seth and Will Brown-Graham.

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT

Location: Ottawa Mennonite Church, 1830 Kilborn Ave, Ottawa, ON K1H 6N3 Dress: Informal (No suits; Blundstones and hiking boots welcome) Accessibility: Service is on main level and a lift is available to access reception Reception: to take place immediately following the service

For friends and family around the world:

A private live streaming of the service will be made available for you to join us. Please email dbg.memories@gmail.com if you have not received it directly from a member of the family.

Donations:

In lieu of flowers at the home or funeral service, donations are being accepted in the name of Damien Brown-Graham to the Alpine Club of Canada (https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/funds/). You can choose any initiative that speaks to you or select “Local Section Initiatives” and then select “Ottawa” from the

drop-down menu.

To share your memories and photos:

Whether you knew Damien from the OCSB school community, the Alpine Climbing Club, Calabogie Ski Patrol, the Stittsville Scout Group or otherwise, you are invited to share memories and photos online HERE  (For private messages, you may email these to dbg.memories@gmail.com and they will also reach the family.)