On October 28, 2013 at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus following a brief illness. Ed, age 84, was the beloved husband of Maureen for 57 years and cherished father of Linda (Tamra Thomson) of Ottawa and Julie of Toronto. Predeceased by his father Edward, mother Ruth Agnes and brother Peter. Also survived by two nephews, Ken and Bob, and niece Judy Jewell. Ed graduated from the University of Western Ontario and served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 30 years. Being a Naval Officer defined his life and brought him much satisfaction, many friends and good stories. As Ed himself said 'Do it again? Bloody right I would! It was fun'. Following retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces he worked for the Department of Supply and Services. Ed was a member of the Naval Officers Association, Canadian Naval Air Group and the Canadian Aviation Historical Society. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of OIW of the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre for their excellent care of Ed since January 2013. Special thanks to Mark Bradley. Our thanks also to staff of the Ottawa Hospital General Campus for their expert care, kindness and compassion. A graveside service will be held in The National Military Cemetery of Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue (east of Vanier Parkway), Ottawa, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers a donation in Ed's memory to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre or the Ottawa Hospital would be appreciated. Tributes may be sent via Lifetimes at www.beechwoodcemetery.com
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