Larry Hudson Backman

Our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully with family on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at the Perley Health in Ottawa after 96 remarkable years. He was born in Marriotts Cove, Nova Scotia, and grew up in Val-d'Or, Quebec, returning to Nova Scotia in 1959.

Larry leaves his children, Steven (Anna-Lee), Cathy (Michael), Sharon (Frank), Larry (Nancy); his eight grandchildren, Emily (Daniel), Drew (Sarika), David (Joan), Aleyah (Adam) , Elizabeth (Othmen), Daniel (Freya), Olivia (Jake) and Brenna; great-grandchildren, Kristen, Bennett, Addison, Aura, Aleesa and Lyla; and brother Ben. Predeceased by his wife, Olga, his parents, Bernice and Harry; and brother Jack.

Larry was a proud veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, serving his country from 1951 - 1981. During 1976-1977, Larry studied and received a Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement. After retiring from the military, Larry drove a local school bus for the next ten years and when his wife Olga retired, they became Snowbirds travelling to Florida every winter for fifteen years which he looked forward to every year.

Larry lived a full, vibrant life with his family and especially loved the outdoors enjoying hunting and fishing with his sons and even daughters from time to time spending quality time with his family. Larry was an amazing provider while balancing his work and his responsibilities at home with his family. He loved going out to his cottage to relax, smoke his pipe, prepare for deer season, or just have a swig of rum and enjoy a hockey or baseball game. We have so many happy memories and experiences with our father that we will treasure forever.

In keeping with our fathers' wishes, a private internment will take place. In memory of Larry Backman, memorial donations may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada. Arrangements have been entrusted to Basic Funerals and Cremation Choices, 1934 St. Joseph Boulevard, Ottawa, Ontario. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www. basicfunerals.ca

“Forever in our hearts, we miss and love you dearly.”