EDWARD VICTOR WILLIAMSON (TED)

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EDWARD VICTOR WILLIAMSON (TED) December 24, 1952 - September 8, 2005 Ted has chosen to finally be at peace. On Thursday, September 8, in Winnipeg, Ted passed away, leaving behind his daughter Terra; her mother Joyce; his children, Amy and Steven and their mother Heather; as well as his siblings, Shelagh (Ron), Tracey (Ron), Sidney (John), and Jim. Ted will also be remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends. He was predeceased by his mother Irene in 1973, and his dad Willy in 1980. Ted was born in New York City, and growing up in a military family gave him an opportunity to live in many different places in Canada before settling in Trenton, ON as a teenager. Ted was a very social person who made friends easily. He loved sports, especially hockey and football. One of his proudest sporting moments was playing football with his father as teammates for the Trenton Broncos. Ted also had a lifelong passion for music. He taught himself to play guitar and performed in his high school musical. He later learned to play the banjo and mandolin. Ted spent many happy hours playing with friends or on his own. After high school, Ted studied photography at Fanshawe College in London, ON. His interest in photography continued throughout his life. Back in Trenton in his early twenties, Ted met, loved and married Joyce. Their daughter, Terra-Lynne was born in 1983. Ted worked in construction and then learned carpentry during these years. There were many good times with close friends and family during these years, especially out at the Pumple's Cottage. When his younger brother came out to visit, Ted always took him fishing there. Ted came to live in Winnipeg in 1986. There were many changes in his life at this time, but his gift for making friends eased his path. Ted met Heather in 1988 and they were married in 1990. Their daughter Amy was born in 1992, and their son Steven was born in 1995. Ted continued to work in carpentry and manufacturing, eventually making the transition to management. Fishing continued to be a favourite pursuit, and he loved holiday weekends at Black Lake with his buddies. He also took up golfing, and spent many hours on the golf course trying to lower his handicap. His love of hockey was not only on the ice, but also as number one fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and coaching kids hockey when his son began to play. His employment gave Ted an opportunity to do some more travelling, and a trip to Newfoundland, although made under sad circumstances, was cherished by Ted as an opportunity to reconnect with his mother's family. He and Heather also enjoyed a Hawaiian vacation, and an especially happy trip for him was taking all his kids to Disney World. Ted's three beautiful children were a tremendous source of pride for him, and they are truly his dearest legacy. Ted's recent past had been a great struggle for him. Besides friends and family, there were many people who reached out to Ted at this time, including those from AA, AFM, the Grace Hospital and the Health Sciences Centre. His family wishes to express their gratitude for all the support Ted received from them. In accordance with Ted's wishes, cremation has taken place. A service in remembrance of Ted will take place on Tuesday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Neil Bardal Funeral Home, 984 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, a donation in Ted's memory may be made to KidSport, through Sport Manitoba, 200 Main St., Winnipeg, MB. God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference. Go in peace, Ted. We love you. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 11, 2005