EDMOND (ED) ADOLPH BONNE

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EDMOND (ED) ADOLPH BONNE It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ed, on Friday April 11, 2008 at the age of 79. Left to mourn are his wife Irene of 58 years, sons Ron (Louise), Jim (Pauline), Brian (fiancée Laura), his grandchildren, Ryan (Jen), Ashley, Mark and Leslie as well as great-grandchildren, Cedar, Brynn, April and Rielle, his mother Maria, brother Bob (Alice), sisters Margaret, Irene and Jenny (Bruce) and numerous friends and relatives. Ed was predeceased by his sister Elsie, father Emerick, son Terry and brother Oscar. Ed was born July 27, 1928 to Maria and Emerick Bonne. At an early age he worked for a dairy farmer delivering milk. In the year 1949 he married Irene. He then worked for Royal Dairies starting with milk delivery then supervisor and in charge of making yogurt. When he left the dairy he started into farming, growing sugar Beets and Grain. After retirement, he drove the courtesy van at Armadale Hollows part-time driving Miss Daisies as we called it. He loved this very much. Ed loved sports, Belgian bowling, ten pin bowling, curling and golf. He enjoyed playing many card games, including cribbage, whist and most of all the Belgian Card Game (Been). His favorite exercise of all was going for long walks. Cremation has taken place and as per his wishes there was a private family service held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed's memory to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2 or a charity of one's choice. Thomson In the Park Funeral Home and Cemetery www.thomsoninthepark.com 925-1120 Life stories may be shared with friends and family across the globe at www.mem.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 19, 2008