Edwin James Ward, July 28, 1936 to June 7, 2023
Edwin died peacefully on June 7, 2023. He is survived by his
loving wife of 65 years, Eileen Ward; his loyal and loving cat Jasper; his children, Shaun Ward (Lisa Kozak), Brendon Ward
(Jo-Anne), Darron Ward (Louise Langevin), and Janine Ward; his former daughter in law Irene Ward (Andre Dupre); his sisters in law, Ruth Ward and Joan Ward; his grandchildren; his great grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; his extended family, friends, colleagues, NAIT students, Funakoshi Karate students, and neighbours here in Canada, in South Africa and around the world.
He is predeceased by his parents Mary and William Ward, sister Kathleen Crerar,
brother in law Hugh Crerar, brother Ken Ward, brother Bill Ward, and his beautiful granddaughter Miranda Ward.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation or your favourite animal charity.
According to his wishes no Funeral will be held. We will have a celebration of his life later this summer.
One of my saddest days! Someone who was exceptional! Special respects and thoughts!
It is with sadness that I send my condolences to Aunt Eileen, Shaun, Brendan, Darren and Janine on the death of Uncle Edwin. He was a talented man who played the piano beautifully, loved his emails, succeeded at everything he did. He will be missed.
It is great sadness we send our condolences to Aunt Eileen, Shaun, Brendon, Darren and Janine on the loss of Uncle Edwin Ward. He was a talented man who accomplished many things in his life. He had a gift of playing the piano, loved hearing from him by email with his great jokes. Uncle Edwin you will be missed but know that you are now with Pop, Gran , your sister, Kathleen, your brothers Ken and Bill. Rest in Peace.