EDWARD WATSON MADDOCK

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EDWARD WATSON MADDOCK

July 13, 1925 - April 9, 2025

It is with much sadness we announce the passing of our dad, Ed at the age of 99.

Survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Gord and Cindy, Courtney (Paul) CJ, Reilly (Teagan) Cru, Doug, Dakota, Dallas (Megan) Benji, Sherri and Ken, Hunter (Sarah), Dakin (Donna), Kim and Bill.

Predeceased by his wife Ruth (2004), infant child, his parents and his sister Gwen (Eddie), and nephew David.

Dad wad born in Winnipeg to Reginald and Elsie. The family was soon joined by his sister Gwen. Dad grew up in West Kildonan were he met our mom through the Anglican Church youth group. Dad attended the U of M and graduated with an agriculture degree. Soon after he moved to Morden to start work at the Morden Research Station. After a short time, dad moved on to work at Canada Packers.

Mom and Dad were married on October 4, 1952, and Mom joined Dad in Morden. Dad was involved in many community organizations - Lions Club, Morden Curling Club, Anglican Church, Boy Scouts, Morden Fire Department, Morden Beach Committee. Dad was named Morden Citizen of Distinction in 1990.

Dad went back to university on a part-time basis in the 1970s to get a Theology degree. He became an ordained Deacon in the Anglican Church where he served well into his nineties.

Dad loved spending time at Morden Beach where they camped for years. There were many gatherings with friends for 4:00 p.m. T-Time, followed by many Saturday nights at Jack’s Bar. Cheers!

Dad was fortunate to live in his home until he was almost 97 at which point he moved into Homestead South where he spent almost three years. He enjoyed reconnecting with old friends and colleagues.

Dad’s health declined in December, and he spent the last few months in care at Boundary Trails Health Centre and Pembina Manitou Health Centre.

Thank you to the caring staff at Homestead South, Boundary Trails Health Centre and Pembina Manitou Health Centre. Thank you to Rev. Brian Minaker for his support to Dad and the family during his life and his final hours.

A celebration of Dad’s life will be held at Morden Beach on his 100th birthday, July 13, 2025. More details will be provided closer to the date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory for Edwad Maddock may be made to the Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation, Box 2000, Station Main, Winkler MB, R6W 1H8, or The Legion House in Morden, 285 North Railway St., Morden, MB, R6M 1T1.

Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden

In care of arrangements

www.wiebefuneralhomes.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 19, 2025