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Robert John "Jack" Templin
February 7, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">TEMPLIN, Robert John (Jack) <br /> <br />Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at age 93. Born in Fergus Ontario to the late Hugh and late Laura (Dow) Templin. Brother of the late Peter (Elizabeth) and the late Bill (the late Maureen). Beloved husband of nearly 65 years of Angela (Daley). Beloved father of seven sons: Joe (Alice), Hugh (Karen), Greg (Mary Ellen), Paul (Mary), David, Mark (Cathy) and Robert (Susan). Cherished by his 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. <br /> <br />Next to his family, his passion was learning, discovering and explaining new things, which he enjoyed during his 43 years as an aeronautical engineer at the National Research Council. Over his career, he studied the performance of aircraft (including fighters and VSTOL), wind tunnel simulation of building and vehicle aerodynamics and wind energy. Post retirement, he pursued his interest in the aerodynamics of animals and published numerous papers on the aerodynamic performance of insects, birds, mammals and dinosaurs. <br /> <br />The family is grateful for the wonderful support of the staff at Oakpark Retirement Community where he and Angela have lived for a year and to the medical and support staff at The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus. <br /> <br />Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, Walkley Chapel (1255 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 6P9 - 613-731-1255) Thursday, February 11th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Friday, February 12th, to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 1758 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10 am. <br /> <br />In memoriam donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada appreciated. <br /></div>