Born in Shawinigan Falls, P.Q. to Maria and Mogens Kiar, Danish immigrants. Died peacefully, in his favourite chair at home, in Ottawa, ON. Survived by former wife Liane Smith (Belle-Isle). Deeply missed by his wife of 40 loving years, Dr. Marie Kiar (Liskova) formerly of the Czech Republic. Palle’s legacy lives on in the lives of his three children Ron (Lisee), Steve (Judy) and Lynda Scrivens. He has been an important part of the lives of his ten grandchildren, Jeffrey (Susana), Liane (Pablo Del Valle), David (Karla), Erika Scrivens (Shane Balcom), Kristen Scrivens (Jesse), Gillian Scrivens, Graham Scrivens (Sarah), Emily (Adam Goto), Heather (Rafal) and Greg (Heather). He enjoyed meeting 10 great-grandchildren, Eloise, Frederik & William Kiar, Aubry Balcom & Beckett Scrivens, Olivia, Emma & Alyssa Kiar, Penelope and Marcus Del Valle, and anticipating the up-coming birth of baby-Goto. Predeceased by brother Ole Kiar (Kitty) and sister Bitten Thompson (Peter).

Long-time parishioner of St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church (The Venerable Canon, Reverend David Clunie, Priest), New Edinburgh, Ottawa; which Palle referred to as his “Spiritual Home”.

Graduated from Shawinigan Falls High School in 1947. He was part of the first class at the Royal Military College after WWII, graduating with a BA in 1952. He was a subleftenant in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve. Palle completed his formal education at McGill University, graduating with a BSc in 1953. He had a long and distinguished career with Bell Canada, climbing to vice president, retiring in 1984.

Palle was in many ways the heart of the Kiar family, always generous, interested, supportive and welcoming. He created long-standing and much loved traditions and celebrations that wove the family together even through all its transitions. Palle remained engaged with and interested in life until the end. After retirement he enjoyed theology courses at St. Paul’s University, Nantucket Lighthouse basket weaving, stained glass making, golf and many lovely summers cruising with Marie on the Marie Antoinette. He enjoyed travelling with Marie around the world for many years.

Heartfelt thanks to the Ottawa Heart Institute, especially Dr. Lisa Mielniczuk and her staff, Dr. Marty Green, Dr. W. Keon, Dr. Don Beanlands Senior, Dr. Ed O’Brien, Dr. Froeshl, and his family physician, Dr. Rob Taylor. Also to visiting ParaMed nurses, and others who helped Palle remain at home in his final years.

Funeral arrangements under the care of Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services. A private interment has taken place at Beechwood Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church (125 MacKay Street, Ottawa), on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations appreciated to the Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation.