Obituary and Cause of Death for Robyn Guest, Ottawa: Chief of Staff in the Mayor's Office Passes Away After Fighting Cancer

 Robyn Guest, the Chief of Staff in the Mayor's Office, lost her brave fight with a rare and severe form of cancer, and the City of Ottawa is grieving her loss. She served with such commitment, moral character, and empathy that her loss has created a huge hole in City Hall and the larger community.

"I am devastated and heartbroken to share some very sad news: Robyn Guest, the Chief of Staff in the Mayor's Office, passed away yesterday from a rare and aggressive form of cancer," the mayor of Ottawa wrote in a heartfelt tribute, expressing profound sadness over the loss.

The Mayor emphasized Robyn's importance to the operation and success of the Mayor's Office, calling her "brilliant, compassionate, and thoughtful." She was one of the most well-liked and respected individuals in local government because of her capacity to lead with empathy, strategy, and vision.

Over the course of her more than 20-year tenure at Ottawa City Hall, Robyn devoted herself to serving the people and improving the city she cherished. She put forth endless effort to create a more progressive, connected, and inclusive community in Ottawa.

Collaboration, honesty, and a strong dedication to the people she served were characteristics of her leadership style. Robyn's impact was always felt and greatly valued, whether she was influencing city policy behind the scenes or helping her team make difficult decisions.

In addition to being a superb professional, Robyn is remembered by her coworkers as a kind, sincere, and compassionate individual. She was the type of leader that put others' needs first, gave wise counsel, and motivated everyone to perform at their highest level.

According to her coworkers, she had a unique combination of heart and intelligence that made her a beloved friend and an outstanding chief of staff.

"It was a great honor and privilege to work with her," the mayor added in his condolences. Along with Robyn's family—her husband Chris, her children Devyn and Quinlan, her brother Brian, and her granddaughter Elly—Ginny and I, as well as every single Robyn coworker in the Mayor's Office and throughout City Hall, are in mourning.

Robyn was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother in addition to her career. Her love for her family was clear in everything she did, and they were the focus of her universe. She cherished every moment spent with her family and always found time for them despite her hectic work schedule.

The loss of Robyn affects not just City Hall but the entire city of Ottawa. Her commitment, empathy, and foresight have created a legacy that will continue to influence the community she spent so much time trying to better. The Mayor came to the conclusion that Robyn had made Ottawa a better place in many ways. "She will be sorely missed."