Otto Warren

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WARREN, Otto Clarence February 6, 1947 – July 15, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Otto.

He is predeceased by parents Hazel and Clarence Warren, sisters Frances, Evelyn (George Mogridge), father in law Frank Gosse and brother in law Ted Gosse.

Left with loving memories are wife Valerie, son Jay, daughter Tia Connolly (Mike), cherished grandchildren Anna and Liam, siblings Phoebe Bonita McLean (Al), Roger, Shelley. In laws; Cathy Spurrell (John), Sherry Pelley (Bruce), Richard (Sandra Luscombe), Randy (Trina), mother-in-law Martha Louise Gosse.

Also left with fond memories are a large circle of extended family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. The funeral will take place Tuesday, July 20 at 2 PM from Saint John the Baptist Church in Chapel Arm.

Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Long Harbour Road.

Covid restrictions will apply.

“Life is full of beautiful moments, enjoy them all.” 
Posted in Obituary.

50 Comments

  1. Valerie and family, so sorry for your loss. Hold your memories close and he will live forever in your heart.

  2. Tia – I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. I know you, Mike, Anna and Liam spent many happy moments with your mom and dad. Please pass along my sympathy to your mom and family. Keep those happy memories in your heart.
    May he rest in peace.

  3. So truly sorry for your loss Valerie! I never had the opportunity to meet Otto in person but you spoke often and highly about the man you loved that I really feel as if I knew him. There is no question he was a person who clearly loved nature and truly valued life. Please accept our sincere condolences. You and Otto will be in our prayers.
    Pat and Shirley Collins

  4. Valerie and family, So sorry to read this today. Our deepest condolences to you and all at this really difficult time. May he R.I.P.

  5. I send my deepest and most heartfelt condolences during this, the most difficult of times. To each and all of the family, I am so very sorry.

  6. To Otto’s family and siblings.

    We are saddened to hear of Otto’s passing. Growing up in Chapel Arm was a wonderful experience made better by people like Otto. He was many things to many people. To me he was a gifted storyteller….I don’t know if all the stories were true but I always enjoyed them! He was an entrepreneur in the broadest sense from motorcycle modifications to configuring his boat engine to run on Kentucky Fried Chicken waste oil. Being a little younger I always marvelled at his many projects which nearly always were successful. On the intellectual side he could give Paddy Daly a run for his money any day of the week. These for me were good memories and I could benefit from many friends like Otto.

    To Valerie, his children and siblings we trust that the greater abundance of memories like these will support you through the difficult times ahead.

    Sandra and Don Reid

  9. So sorry to here the passing of Otto.He was full of so many interesting stories and information.We always enjoyed bumping into to him on the trails around chapel arm for a chat about the weather,or a particular rock he found or one of the creations he was working on.Thinking of his family during this difficult time.

  11. Valerie we are so sorry to hear of Otto’s passing. May God’s Blessing of Peace surround you and your family during this difficult time.

  12. We met Otto in a spectacular thunderstorm in Henley Harbor many years ago now. We huddled in a bait shack and watched the storm unfold. And that was the beginning of a friendship we treasure to this day. Otto has regaled us with stories, taught us the best songs, and always made us laugh. He loved words and taught us many. When we asked him what a quintile was his eyes lit up and said now there’s a beautiful word—and the stories began! He will be missed, but the joy he brought to all of us is never ending. Thank you Otto for being our friend.

  15. Uncle Otto knew more about the family than anyone. Whenever i would see him he would pull out the photo albums and tell stories. Best story teller i ever knew. I love you Uncle Otto. You were a great man. You will be missed by so many. Rest in peace ❤❤❤❤

  16. I am so glad I was Otto’s friend! He was a great person and inspired me over and over! I will miss him! My deepest condolences to the family! With love, Eddie

  19. I remember Otto from years ago when I was a child. He always had a smile and was so nice to talk to. My condolences to his entire family. He really was a sweet man.

  21. Dear Valerie, Tia and Jay,
    I am so very sorry for your loss and for the sadness and grief you must be experiencing. My thoughts and my love are with you. Hope to see you when our world returns to normal – maybe you could share some of your favorite memories of your life with Otto. Love you much.

  23. I am very sorry for your loss Valerie. I have fond memories of my chats with Otto over the years. My condolences to you and your family during this sad time.

  24. Valerie, I was so sorry to hear from Cathy of Otto’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and all your family.

  25. Dear Valerie and family…..sad to hear of Ottos passing, thinking of you at this most difficult time, prayers and sincere condolences to you all…..may he Rest In Peace…

  26. Sorry to hear of Otto’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of the family. You are in our prayers 🙏🙏

  27. Valarie and family so sorry to hear of Otto’s passing. I recall many memories of our younger days in Whitbourne. May all your cherished memories be tucked away forever in your hearts.
    RIP Otto.

  28. So sorry to hear of Otto passing. I always enjoyed his stories and the trips you guys had just finished sailing, whenever I visited Chapel Arm. The wharf will not be the same without seeing him there. My condolences

  30. We are so heart broken to hear of Otto’s passing. I always looked so forward to visiting with him on my trips back east and when you all came to Vancouver with Tia and Jay. Uncle Otto was a true optimist and I am so happy he lived his life to the fullest surrounded by a loving family and close friends. I will always remember his smile and especially his warm and genuine way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we are so sorry for your loss.
    With much love,
    Kim, Rene, Tyler and Telisa

  31. My sympathies to the family…..always enjoys Otto and his stories…..and if I ever talked to someone fr Chapel Arm I would ask if they knew him,….always got a yes and always got a smile ……he will be missed

  33. Valerie and Family
    We were sorry to hear of Otto’s passing. While we see so little of old friends these days , memories of you and Otto remain dear to us.
    May your beautiful memories bring you many happy moments today and in the days to come.

  35. So sorry to hear about Otto. The old wharf will never be the same. I loved hearing his stories, of the places he had sailed into, when we visited Chapel Arm. My deepest sympathy to the family.

  37. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Otto. My condolences ,Valerie to you and all the family. I am thinking of you all and sending much love.

  41. Valerie and family, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have made over the years. Our sincere condolences to you all.

  43. Valerie and family, We were very saddened to hear of Otto’s passing.Please accept our sincere condolences and pray that you will find the strength, to get through your loss.We know you have many wonderful memories to hold close to your hearts.
    We have a very special memory of Otto and the kindness he showed us, when we needed it.Valerie,that story and Otto will always be remembered.Thinking of you all.

  44. Valerie, Tia and Jay… so sorry for your tremendous loss. Otto was a very special person who had a story, a memory or a bit of information to pass on in every conversation with him. Most sincere condolences to you and his entire network of friends and family.

  46. So very sad to hear of the passing of such a wonderful friend and cousin. Valerie, Jay and Tia, my deepest condolences to you during this time. You have all been a big part of our family and I am so sad to hear of Otto’s passing. He was a wonderful man and the dearest friend to my parents. Sending love and hugs.

    Charlene

  47. Valerie.. Deepest condolences to you and your children. Otto was a wonderful man who always had a smile. He will be remembered by many.

  48. Deepest condolences to Valerie, Tia and Jay. Otto, You will be sadly missed, good friend, but more importantly so very fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. No one could spin a yarn the way you could. You are surely out there now exploring the universe.

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