Eugene Aubrey

Passed away at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Monday 6 July 2026, Eugene Aubrey of Williamsburg, age 96.  Born in Ottawa on February 14 1930, loving husband of Eleanor Aubrey (nee Michaelis) for 70 years.  Loving father of David Aubrey of Chesterville, Danny Aubrey (Melanie) of Carp, Cathy Proctor (Roy) of Winchester, Carolyn Zappa (Harvey) of White Lake, and Shirlee Breton of Chesterville.  Eugene will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren James, Candice, Billy, Christopher, Arielle, Anthony, Aidan, Matthew, Steven, Laura, Philip and his great-grandchildren Jack, Daisy, Edison, Levi, Isla, Annie, Willow, Taylor, Reece and great-great grandchild Sadie.  He was predeceased by his parents R. Hector and Elizabeth Aubrey (nee Foster), his sisters Therese, Rhea, Irene and his brothers Paul, Leo, Emile.  He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Eugene was a life long Butcher, starting at an early age, at the family-owned Butcher Shop, R. Hector Aubrey Meat Merchant, in the Ottawa Byward Market, where he worked for many years before taking on a Meat Manager role at Robinsons IGA in Ottawa. He spent time at the Aubrey family farm in Metcalfe, Ont where they raised beef cattle for the butcher shop and raised horses for use with the beef delivery buggies.  At a young age, Eugene played hockey while attending St Pats School/College.  Using his excellent carpentry skills, Eugene built two family homes, and he shared his love of carpentry with his grandchildren in his wood shop. Throughout his life, Eugene consistently demonstrated strong loyalty, love, kindness, honesty, integrity, respect, courage and perseverance, being a dedicated role model for his family.

Funeral Arrangements

A private family graveside service will be held on a future date at the Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville, for both Eugene and Eleanor (who passed in Feb 2026).  Donations to J.W. MacIntosh Community Support Services would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences can be made at the marsdenmclaughlin.com website.