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EDWARD LAWRENCE LEDWOS
Date of Passing: Oct 14, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEDWARD LAWRENCE LEDWOS It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Lawrence Ledwos at the Red River Place Personal Care Home in Selkirk, Manitoba on Sunday, October 14, 2012. Edward was predeceased by his parents Stephanie (nee Zellis) and Thomas, his brother Leonard and wife Joyce (nee Bade). Edward will be missed by his wife Helen (nee Sawchuk), his children Clifford (and partner), daughter Karina (and husband), grandchildren Scarlett and Dustin, his brother Frank Ledwos and wife Helen and everyone in his extended family. He was born in Selkirk on November 18, 1924. He grew up in Selkirk and worked at the Manitoba Rolling Mills. Edward was a dedicated employee for well over 40 years, retiring in 1984. In addition to working at the Rolling Mills, Edward and his wife Helen owned various residential and commercial properties, which he worked hard at fixing and maintaining. Edward was a Second World War veteran who proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy. He served on board the River Class frigate HMCS Stettler (K681) during the Second World War. Edward was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Selkirk Branch 42. He returned to Selkirk following the war and married Helen on October 30, 1948. 2011 marked their 63rd wedding anniversary. Edward and Helen were blessed with two wonderful children, son Cliff and daughter Karina. He was a proud and dedicated father who loved his children very much. He also took great joy in his two grandchildren Scarlett and Dustin, who always brought a smile to his face. In his spare time Edward was an avid reader. He particularly loved reading autobiographies and books about the Second World War, history and Canadian politics. His knowledge of these topics was incredible. Edward also enjoyed watching films, hunting, fishing and regular catch ups with friends at McDonalds for coffee and conversation. In 1992, Edward and Helen got their much-loved dog, Phoebe, who was a beloved friend and companion to Edward and Helen until her passing in 2010. A service in honour of Edward's life will be held at Gilbart Funeral Home, 309 Eveline Street, Selkirk, Manitoba on Friday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion at 403 Eveline Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or the Selkirk Public Library. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Oct 17, 2012
EDWARD LAWRENCE LEDWOS Peacefully, on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Red River Personal Care Home, Edward Ledwos, aged 87 years of Selkirk, beloved husband of Helen. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Oct 16, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 17, 2012
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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In deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Bradley Moseley-Williams (Friend) on: May 26, 2013
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My condolences go out to you Helen, Cliff and Karina. I have some fond memories of our two families getting together on Schultz. - Posted by: Helga Brown (Goddaughter) on: Oct 19, 2012
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Janet and I would like to express our sincere condolences to all the Ledwos family. Even though we are far from each other we feel the loss of Ed very deeply. Our sorrow is tempered by the warm memories of time we spent with Ed. While I lived in Winnipeg during my youth, it was a family ritual that Ed and I would go duck shooting together and I spent many hours discussing every topic imaginable with Ed. He was a genuine person and we were all extremely lucky to have had him in our lives. I will miss him very much. - Posted by: William and Janet Holburn (cousin) on: Oct 19, 2012
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Our condolences go out to Helen, Clifford, Katrina, Frank and Helen and the rest of the family in Ed's passing. I have many memories of Ed but my most vivid one was the day he came home from war. He was walking proudly along Moody St. in his navy uniform, almost marching, looking straight ahead and obviously very happy to be home for good. Although we live many miles apart now we often think and talk about Eddy and Helen and how proud the community must be of them. Ed will be missed but the fond memories never subside. Posted by Doug Sigurdson, Cousin to Ed - Posted by: Doug and Dianne Sigurdson (Cousin) on: Oct 18, 2012
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Our deepest sympathy to the Ledwos family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We will always have fond memories of "Uncle Eddie" visiting at our house and Granny's house with his stories. - Posted by: Donald, Beverly (Ledwos), Dana, and Kolby Gress (Niece) on: Oct 17, 2012
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My condolences to the Ledwos family. I never met Edward, but I know Cliff, who is a loving man, full of integrity and commitment to all kinds of social values. In my experience, like father like son. So on that basis I know Edward must have been a wonderful man who led a full life - Posted by: Axelle Janczur (Colleague to Cliff, Edward's son) on: Oct 16, 2012